The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship & Management – Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) is inviting online applications for various contractual positions. Here’s a complete overview of the available posts, including eligibility, preferences, and salary details.
Category I: NIFTEM-T Thanjavur
1. Research Associate (RA) – Director Secretariat
Vacancy: 1
Eligibility: Ph.D. or Master’s in disciplines like Food Technology, Biotechnology, Food Process Engineering, Food Safety, Nutrition, Nanotechnology, or Post-Harvest Technology, with 3 years of research experience and at least one publication in a Science Citation Index (SCI) or NAAS-rated (>4.0) journal.
Salary: ₹67,000 + HRA (Ph.D.) / ₹61,000 + HRA (Master’s)
2. Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – Food Safety Dept. & Food Testing Laboratory
Vacancies: 4
Eligibility: M.Tech / M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Food Technology, Food Process Engineering, Nutrition, Agricultural Processing, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related fields. Candidates with M.Sc. must have 2 years of experience.
Preference: Candidates who have cleared the Food Analyst or Junior Food Analyst Exam conducted by FSSAI.
Salary: ₹42,000 + HRA
3. Young Professional (IT / Automation)
Vacancies: 2
Eligibility: BE/BTech in Computer Science, IT, ECE, or related streams with 4 years of experience, or MCA/M.Sc. IT with 2 years of experience.
Preference: Candidates with hands-on skills in ASP.NET, .NET Framework, SQL Server, ASP.NET Core (MVC), Android development, and MongoDB. Experience in ERP, networking, and server management is desirable.
Salary: ₹60,000 (Fixed)
4. Young Professional (Technical Assistance) – Registrar Secretariat & COE Section
Vacancies: 2
Eligibility: M.Tech or M.Sc. in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, Processing, Agri Processing, or related disciplines with 2 years of experience, or Ph.D. in the same fields.
Preference: Proficiency in spoken and written English and good knowledge of computer applications.
Salary: ₹60,000 (Fixed)
5. Young Professional (Technical Assistance) – Food Business Management
Vacancies: 2
Eligibility: Postgraduate degree in Food & Agribusiness Management, Export Management, Logistics & Supply Chain, Agriculture Marketing, Sustainability, Economics, or Business Administration with 2 years of experience, or Ph.D. in relevant disciplines.
Preference: Strong English communication skills and computer proficiency.
Salary: ₹60,000 (Fixed)
Category II: NIFTEM-T Liaison Office – Guwahati
6. Food Analyst – LO Guwahati
Vacancy: 1
Eligibility: Master’s in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Molecular Biology with 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years operating advanced instruments like GC-MS, FTIR, UHPLC, ICP-MS.
Preference: Candidates with experience in NABL accreditation or lab establishment.
Salary: ₹60,000 (Fixed)
7. Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – LO Guwahati
Vacancy: 1
Eligibility: M.Tech / M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Food Technology, Processing, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Packaging Technology, or related fields. M.Sc. holders must have NET qualification and 2 years of experience.
Salary: ₹42,000 + HRA
Important Dates
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Online Application Starts: 28th July 2025 (10:00 AM)
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Last Date to Apply: 18th August 2025 (6:00 PM)
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Application Mode: Online only
General Instructions
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Age Limits:
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RA: 40 (Men), 45 (Women)
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SRF: 35 (Men), 40 (Women)
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YP: Max 45 years
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Food Analyst: Max 52 years
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Application Fee: ₹500 (Exempted for SC/ST/PWD/Women)
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Work Days: 6 days/week (excluding 2nd Saturday & Govt. holidays)
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Tenure: Initially 6 months; extendable based on performance
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Selection Process: Written exam followed by interview (at Thanjavur or Guwahati as applicable)
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Submission of Documents: After online application, a signed hard copy along with relevant scanned documents and fee receipt should be emailed to projectrecruitment@iifpt.edu.in
within 3 days of the closing date.
How to Apply
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Visit www.niftem-t.ac.in
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Fill out the online application form.
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Upload scanned certificates/publication pages as per guidelines.
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Submit and download the form.
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Email the signed form + documents to projectrecruitment@iifpt.edu.in
Date : 10 August 2025
Time : 7 PM to 9 PM
Fee : Rs. 3999
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