The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management – Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) has announced a Walk-In-Interview for the recruitment of a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) on a contract basis. The opportunity is ideal for candidates with qualifications in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Agricultural Processing, Biotechnology, Packaging Technology, and related fields who wish to work in research and innovation within the food processing sector.
Interested and eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview scheduled on 13 March 2026 at 9:30 AM at NIFTEM-Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
Job Details:
- Position: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
- Institute: National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management – Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T)
- Project Title: Development of smart foods, biocomposites, green packaging and bioenergy from agro residues (GAP 073)
- Number of Vacancies: 01
- Job Type: Contract Basis
- Location: Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Interview Date: 13 March 2026
- Interview Time: 9:30 AM
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have M.Tech or Ph.D. (4 years UG + 2 years PG) in any of the following disciplines:
- Food Process Engineering
- Food Technology
- Agricultural Processing
- Food Science
- Food Science and Technology
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Food Technology and Management
- Food Process Engineering and Management
- Food Plant Operations and Management
- Food Safety and Quality Management
- Food Supply Chain Management
- Post Harvest Technology
- Food Process Technology
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance
OR
B.Tech in Chemical / Printing and Packaging Technology / Agricultural Engineering / Biotechnology with Postgraduate degree in the above disciplines and experience in Food Packaging.
Salary / Fellowship:
- ₹31,000 per month + HRA (as applicable)
Project Duration:
- Up to 31 May 2026
- Project period may be extended depending on requirements
Age Limit:
- 35 years for men
- 40 years for women
Application Fee:
- ₹500 for General / SC / ST / OBC / PwD candidates
- Women candidates are exempted from the application fee
Important Instructions:
- Candidates must fill the application form as per the format available on the institute website.
- The filled application form (hard copy) must be submitted along with necessary documents at the time of interview.
- Candidates should bring original certificates, mark sheets, publications (if any), CV, and two passport-size photographs.
- A set of photocopies of all documents must also be submitted.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- The appointment is temporary and project-based.
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