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Principal Project Associate, Punjab Life Sciences Up-Skilling (PLUS) Program
Punjab Biotechnology Incubator, an autonomous body of Punjab's Department of Science, Technology & Environment, is engaging one Principal Project Associate on contract for its Punjab Life Sciences Up-Skilling (PLUS) Program in Mohali. The role runs the state skilling scheme for life-science and food-technology graduates, working with industry and government departments.
- Country
- India
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Salary / stipend
- Rs. 49,000 per month (fixed)
- Apply by
- 04 Dec 2026
- Job type
- Contract
- Work mode
- On-site
- Function
- Other
- Openings
- 1
- Age limit
- 37 years or below
- Application fee
- Rs. 590 (demand draft in favour of Punjab Biotechnology Incubator payable at Mohali, or NEFT to PBTI's Union Bank of India account); SC/ST nil
Contact for this vacancy
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Master's in Basic/Life/Environmental/Food Sciences, or B.Tech in Biotechnology/Food Technology/Dairy Technology, or B.Pharma, with at least 60% aggregate marks; 5 years' experience in scientific activities or services
Review the original notice to confirm the requirements. Related degrees are not automatically equivalent; the recruiting organisation decides eligibility.
What you’ll do
- Carry out activities to implement the PLUS skilling scheme, including drafting operating procedures, holding awareness workshops, selecting candidates and preparing periodic reports
- Liaise with industry and relevant Government departments for implementation of the scheme
- Analyse skill and employment demand in Punjab and conceptualise and propose new initiatives under the scheme
- Assist in administrative and financial activities related to the scheme
- Prepare training manuals, resource material and scientific content
- Any other task assigned from time to time
What the employer asks for
- Master's degree in Basic/Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Food Sciences, OR B.Tech (or equivalent) in Biotechnology, Food Technology or Dairy Technology, OR B.Pharma, with at least 60% aggregate marks
- Five years' experience in scientific activities or services in industry, academia, research organisations or another scientific body
- Sound knowledge of MS-Office tools
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Age 37 years or below
- Desirable: experience designing and running HRD, skilling/training or Information, Education and Communication (IEC) programmes
- Desirable: degree or diploma in Business Administration
Selection process
- Merit on marks in qualifying degree (50% weightage)
- Additional relevant qualification/certification (10% weightage)
- Additional relevant experience (up to 25% weightage)
- Performance in interaction (15% weightage)
Documents to keep ready
- Proforma-I and Proforma-II application (from pbtilabs.punjab.gov.in)
- Self-attested copies of degree certificates and mark sheets (DMC)
- CGPA-to-percentage conversion formula of the university, where applicable
- Experience certificates
- Demand draft or NEFT proof for the Rs. 590 fee (or SC/ST certificate)
- Proforma-II in Word format by email
Pay, benefits and perks
- Fixed monthly emoluments (contract)
- Contract for one year or project duration, extendable as per project requirement
About the employer
Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI) is an autonomous body of the Department of Science, Technology & Environment, Government of Punjab, running testing laboratories in Mohali for food and agricultural products, water, agri inputs and pharma products and implementing state life-science skilling schemes.
How to apply
Apply by email to rectt.pbti@gmail.com.
Hard copy (Proforma-I and II) must reach PBTI, Mohali by 04.12.2026; Proforma-II in Word format must also be emailed to rectt.pbti@gmail.com by then (Advt. No. PBTI/01/PRO/2026-27).
Skills for this role
What employers ask for in Fresher / Final-Year Student (Any Role) roles. named in this notice
- Skilling and training programme management
- Stakeholder liaison with industry and Government
- Report writing and scientific content writing
- MS-Office
- Dairy Technology
- Fresher
- Graduate Trainee
- Management Trainee
- Food Technologist
- Trainee QC
- Trainee Production
- B.Tech Food Technology
- M.Sc Food Technology
- In-plant training
- Internship
- HACCP
Pay on similar vacancies
From 3 Government vacancies on FSD in the same role family that publish pay. Monthly, before deductions.
This vacancy: ₹49,000 a month (in the typical range).
Prepare for the interview
Questions commonly asked for Fresher / Final-Year Student (Any Role) roles. Practise answers with an example and a number.
- Tell us about yourself and why you chose food technology.
- Explain one unit operation you studied (drying, extrusion, pasteurisation) and where it is used.
- What did you learn during your in-plant training or internship, and what did you contribute?
- What is HACCP, and why is it important in a food plant?
- Describe your final-year project, the methods you used and the result.
- Where do you see yourself in three years, and which area of food technology interests you most?
Before you apply
- Read the original notice end to endDates, eligibility and the application route are decided by the employer, not by FSD.
- Tailor your resume to this vacancyMatch the keywords in the requirements. Resume Studio shows what is missing.
- Keep scanned documents readyDegree and mark sheets, date-of-birth proof, category / EWS / PwD certificate, ID proof, photo and signature in the sizes the notice asks for.
- Check age limit and relaxationAge is usually counted on a cut-off date given in the notice; relaxation depends on category.
- Note the fee and payment modePay only through the official portal. Never pay an agent.
Source & editorial check
One unreserved post. Apply by post/courier/hand with Proforma-I and II and email Proforma-II (Word) to rectt.pbti@gmail.com by 04.12.2026. Fee Rs. 590 (SC/ST exempt). Name the project and post; apply separately for each post.
Original posting: 2026-11-04
Checked 2026-11-06 · Updated 2026-11-06
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