Punjab Biotechnology Incubator Invites Applications for Project Associate, Project Fellow and Project Assistant Posts at Mohali, Punjab

Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI) invites applications for Project Associate-II, Project Associate, Project Fellow and Project Assistant positions on a contractual basis in Knowledge City, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab. The last date for receipt of applications is 04 December 2026.

Job Details

Company: Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI), Department of Science, Technology & Environment, Govt of Punjab

Advertisement No.: PBTI/01/PRO/2026-27

Location: Knowledge City, Sector – 81, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab – 140306

Employment Type: Purely on contractual basis for a period of one year or project duration, co-terminus with project

Email: rectt.pbti@gmail.com

Website: pbtilabs.punjab.gov.in

Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 04 December 2026

Posts Available:

Name of the Project: Punjab Life Sciences Up-Skilling (PLUS) Program

  • Project Associate-II: One (01) post

Name of the Project: Advisory services for Establishment of Laboratories at Punjab Water Supply & Sewerage Board

  • Project Associate: One (01) post
  • Project Fellow: One (01) post
  • Project Assistant: One (01) post

Name of the Project: Advisory services for Establishment of Pesticide Residue Testing Lab for Dept. of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Punjab

  • Project Fellow: One (01) post
  • Project Assistant: One (01) post

Eligibility Criteria

Project Associate-II (Punjab Life Sciences Up-Skilling (PLUS) Program)

Category: UR

  • Essential: Master’s Degree in Basic/Life Sciences subjects/ Environmental Sciences/ Food Sciences OR B.Tech or equivalent in Biotechnology/Food Technology/Dairy Technology OR B.Pharma from a recognized University/Institute with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. Two (02) years experience in Scientific activities or Services in Industry or Academia or Research Organizations or any other Scientific body. Sound knowledge of all MS-Office Tools; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Desirable: Experience of designing and executing Human Resource Development programmes/ Skilling/ training programs/ Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) related activities. Degree/ diploma in Business Administration.
  • Age: 35 years or below

Project Associate (Advisory services for Establishment of Laboratories at Punjab Water Supply & Sewerage Board)

Category: SCW

  • Essential: (i) Ph.D. with research in relevant area OR (ii) 1st class M.Tech or equivalent in Biotechnology/Food Technology/Dairy Technology OR 1st Class M. Pharma from a recognized University/Institute. At least 02 years analytical experience in the relevant field after essential qualification. OR (iii) 1st class Master Degree in Basic/Chemical/Life/Environmental Sciences/Food Sciences from a recognized University/Institute with at least 03 years analytical experience in the relevant field after essential qualification.
  • Desirable: Experience of working with national/international testing & certification laboratories/organizations. Knowledge of national/international Laboratory Quality Management Systems and standards for quality testing.
  • Age: Below 37 years

Project Fellow (Advisory services for Establishment of Laboratories at Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board)

Category: UR

  • Essential: (i) 1st class M.Tech or equivalent in Biotechnology/Food Technology/Dairy Technology OR 1st Class M. Pharma from a recognized University/Institute. At least 01 year analytical experience in the relevant field after essential qualification. OR (ii) 1st class Master Degree in Basic/Chemical/Life/Environmental Sciences/Food Sciences OR 1st Class B.Tech or equivalent in Biotechnology/Food Technology/Dairy Technology OR 1st class B.Pharma from a recognized University/Institute. At least 02 years analytical experience in the relevant field after essential qualification.
  • Desirable: Experience of working with national/international testing & certification laboratories/organizations. Knowledge of national/international Laboratory Quality Management Systems and Standards for quality testing.
  • Age: Below 37 years

Project Assistant (Advisory services for Establishment of Laboratories at Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board)

Category: UR

  • Essential: 1st class Master Degree in Basic/Chemical/Life/Environmental Sciences/Food Sciences OR 1st Class B.Tech or equivalent in Biotechnology/Food Technology/Dairy Technology OR 1st Class B.Pharma from a recognized University/Institute.
  • Desirable: Experience of working with National/International testing & certification laboratories/organizations. Knowledge of National/International Laboratory Quality Management Systems and standards for quality testing.
  • Age: Below 37 years

Project Fellow (Advisory services for Establishment of Pesticide Residue Testing Lab for Dept. of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Punjab)

Category: SCW

  • Essential: (i) 1st class M.Tech or equivalent in Biotechnology/Food Technology/Dairy Technology OR 1st Class M. Pharma from a recognized University/Institute. At least 01 year analytical experience in the relevant field after essential qualification. OR (ii) 1st class Master Degree in Basic/Chemical/Life/Environmental Sciences/Food Sciences OR 1st Class B.Tech or equivalent in Biotechnology/Food Technology/Dairy Technology OR 1st class B.Pharma from a recognized University/Institute. At least 02 years analytical experience in the relevant field after essential qualification.
  • Desirable: Experience of working with national/international testing & certification laboratories/organizations. Knowledge of national/international Laboratory Quality Management Systems and Standards for quality testing.
  • Age: Below 37 years

Project Assistant (Advisory services for Establishment of Pesticide Residue Testing Lab for Dept. of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Punjab)

Category: SCW

  • Essential: 1st class Master Degree in Basic/Chemical/Life/Environmental Sciences/Food Sciences OR 1st Class B.Tech or equivalent in Biotechnology/Food Technology/Dairy Technology OR 1st Class B.Pharma from a recognized University/Institute.
  • Desirable: Experience of working with National/International testing & certification laboratories/organizations. Knowledge of National/International Laboratory Quality Management Systems and standards for quality testing.
  • Age: Below 37 years

SCW- Scheduled Caste Woman; UR- Unreserved

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Associate-II (PLUS Program): To assist in various activities for implementation of the scheme including but not limited to formulating operating procedures, awareness workshops, candidate selection, develop & manage periodic reports etc. To assist in Liaisioning with various stakeholders including industry and relevant Government departments for implementation of the scheme. To assist in analyzing skill & employment demands in the State of Punjab, conceptualize and propose new initiatives under the scheme. To assist in preparing training manuals & other resource material, Scientific content writing etc. Any other task assigned from time to time.
  • Project Associate, Project Fellow and Project Assistant (Punjab Water Supply & Sewerage Board project): The incumbent would be responsible for activities as per scope of project and Physicochemical/Biological analysis of Water/Wastewater/Environment monitoring.
  • Project Fellow and Project Assistant (Pesticide Residue Testing Lab project): The incumbent would be responsible for activities as per scope of project and Physicochemical analysis of agri/food & allied products/Environmental monitoring.

Salary

  • Project Associate-II (PLUS Program), UR: Rs. 28,000/- per month (Fixed Monthly Emoluments)
  • Project Associate (Punjab Water Supply & Sewerage Board project), SCW: Rs. 35,000/- per month (Fixed Monthly Emoluments)
  • Project Fellow (Punjab Water Supply & Sewerage Board project), UR: Rs. 31,000/- per month (Fixed Monthly Emoluments)
  • Project Assistant (Punjab Water Supply & Sewerage Board project), UR: Rs. 20,000/- per month (Fixed Monthly Emoluments)
  • Project Fellow (Pesticide Residue Testing Lab project), SCW: Rs
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    Issued byPunjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI), Department of Science, Technology & Environment, Govt of Punjab
    Notice numberPBTI/01/PRO/2026-27
    Official websitepbtilabs.punjab.gov.in

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