IISER Tirupati Officer Recruitment 2026: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati has released an official notification for IISER Tirupati Recruitment 2026 under announcement No.12/2026.The institute is conducting a walk- in interview for the post of Technical Officer- II under an extramural-funded research project.
Eligible Indian citizens can attend the walk- in interview listed on 19 February 2026 at the IISER Tirupati campus.
IISER Tirupati Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Organization Name: IISER Tirupati
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Advertisement No.: 12/2026
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Post Name: Technical Officer-II
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Total Vacancy: 01 Post
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Project Type: Extramural-Funded Research Project
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Funding Agency: Open Philanthropy
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Interview Date: 19 February 2026 (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
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Job Location: Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
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Monthly Salary: ₹57,000 + 9% HRA
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Mode of Selection: Walk-in Interview
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IISER Tirupati Officer Recruitment 2026: About the Project
The recruitment is for a research project titled:
“To develop novel antiviral platforms and identify drugs against henipaviruses such as Nipah virus and Hendra virus.”
The project is led by Prof. Guruprasad R. Medigeshi at the Department of Biology, IISER Tirupati.
This research aims to develop antiviral strategies against dangerous viruses like Nipah virus and Hendra virus, contributing significantly to biomedical and virology research.
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IISER Tirupati Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications
Candidates must possess any one of the following:
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Four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences
OR Master’s Degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences
OR BVSc / Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology/Medicine-
4 years of R&D experience
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OR
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Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering / M.Tech Biotechnology
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2 years of R&D experience
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OR
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PhD in Biological/Natural/Life Sciences
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At least one first-author peer-reviewed research publication
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IISER Tirupati Officer Recruitment 2026: Desirable Skills
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Mammalian cell culture
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Virus research
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Protein expression and purification
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Molecular biology techniques
IISER Tirupati Officer Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
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Maximum 50 years (as on the closing date of advertisement)
IISER Tirupati Officer Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive:
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₹57,000 per month
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9% House Rent Allowance (HRA)
IISER Tirupati Recruitment 2026 Tenure of Appointment
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Initial appointment: 6 months
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Extendable based on performance
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Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project
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No claim for permanent absorption in IISER Tirupati
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IISER Tirupati Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview Details
Date: 19 February 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue:
Department of Biology
IISER Tirupati
Venkatagiri Road, Srinivasapuram-Jangalapalli,
Yerpedu Mandal, Tirupati – 517619
IISER Tirupati Officer Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The selection will be based on:
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Document Verification
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Walk-in Interview
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Assessment of:
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Academic background
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R&D experience
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Research publications
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Technical skills relevant to virology/biotechnology
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⚠ Mere eligibility does not guarantee selection.
How to Apply for IISER Tirupati Recruitment 2026
Interested candidates must:
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Bring the filled application form in the prescribed format (as per advertisement).
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Carry a passport-size photograph.
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Bring photocopies of certificates (Age, Qualification, Experience).
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Carry original documents for verification.
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Bring BS-MS/MS dissertation or PhD thesis (if applicable).
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
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IISER Tirupati Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
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The appointment is purely temporary.
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The position is project-based and co-terminus with funding.
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Mere eligibility does not guarantee selection.
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Selected candidates must join immediately.
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Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
The IISER Tirupati Recruitment 2026 offers a good opportunity for candidates with experience in biomedical sciences, virology, & molecular biology to work on an internationally funded antiviral research project. With an attractive salary of ₹57,000 + HRA & the chance to work on cutting-edge virus research, this position is ideal for qualified researchers.
Eligible candidates should attend the walk-in interview on 19 February 2026 without delay.