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IOCL R&D Faridabad Research Associate Recruitment 2026

Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Domain: Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
Employment Type: Temporary
Stage: Announcement - Official Advertisement

Posted: 19 days ago

Posts: 2

Location: CENTRAL (Haryana)

Closed: 30 Sep 2026

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Job Details

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is engaging two Research Associates on a purely temporary, project-linked basis for the DBT-sanctioned project titled “Bio-chemical and technological innovations to develop high value ‘green’ chemicals from 2G lignin and improve biorefinery sustainability” at IndianOil R&D Centre, Sector 13, Faridabad, Haryana. One RA requires a Ph.D. in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology with preference for research in biological conversion of lignin via microbial fermentation/bioprocessing. The other RA requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry (Organic/Inorganic/Analytical/Physical) with preference for chemical catalysis of lignin to produce biofuels/biochemicals/bioproducts. Upper age limit is 40 years as on the last date of application (relaxation: SC/ST/Women up to 5 years; OBC 3 years). Emoluments are Rs. 66,960 per month or as per DBT/DST sanctioned grant. Positions are co-terminus with the project; interview will be conducted online and no TA/DA is payable. Initial appointment is up to 14th Sep, 2027 or as per project tenability, and may be curtailed/extended based on performance and competent authority’s discretion.

Level:
central
State:
Haryana
Cities:
Faridabad
Other Information:
  • Workplace: IndianOil R&D Centre, Sector 13, Faridabad, Haryana.

Job Summary

IOCL invites applications for two temporary Research Associate posts under a DBT project at its R&D Centre, Faridabad. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in specified life-science or chemistry disciplines; lignin-related research experience is preferred. Emoluments are Rs. 66,960 per month (or as per DBT/DST grant); apply via email by 30th Sep 2026; interviews will be online.

Important Dates

  1. Last date to apply · Last date of receipt of applications

  2. Initial appointment offered tillNext

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
Ph.D. in Microbiology/Biochemistry/BiotechnologyRequired
Ph.D. in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Inorganic Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Physical ChemistryRequired

2. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years
Experience preference (RA-Life Sciences)Research experience during Ph.D. or postdoc in biological conversion of lignin via microbial fermentation/bioprocessing is preferred.
Experience preference (RA-Chemistry)Research experience during Ph.D. or postdoc in chemical catalysis of lignin to produce biofuels/biochemicals/bioproducts is preferred.

3. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - N/A years
Upper age limit40 years as on the last date of application.
Age relaxation (SC/ST/Women)Up to 5 years.
Age relaxation (OBC)3 years.

4. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
Relevant backgroundApplicants with relevant experience/background only need to apply.

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Post Details

Total Posts: 2

1. Research Associate

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Qualification: Ph.D. in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology.
  • Experience preference: Research experience in biological conversion of lignin through microbial fermentation/microbial bioprocessing is preferred.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age limit: 40 years as on the last date of application.
  • Age relaxation (SC/ST/Women): Up to 5 years.
  • Age relaxation (OBC): 3 years.

2. Research Associate

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Qualification: Ph.D. in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Inorganic Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Physical Chemistry.
  • Experience preference: Research experience in chemical catalysis of lignin to produce biofuels, biochemicals, bioproducts is preferred.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age limit: 40 years as on the last date of application.
  • Age relaxation (SC/ST/Women): Up to 5 years.
  • Age relaxation (OBC): 3 years.

Additional Information

  • Position nature: Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project/scheme.

Salary Details

> Gross Salary: ₹66,960 Monthly

Other Information

  • Emoluments note: Or as per DBT/DST sanctioned research project grant available.

How to Apply

1. Application method:
Send a detailed CV by email to satlewala@indianoil.in.
2. Application deadline:
Last date of receipt of applications is 30th Sep 2026.

Selection Process

1. Interview mode:
Interview shall be held online.
2. TA/DA:
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Important Instructions

1. Project linkage:
Positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project/scheme.
2. Initial appointment:
Initial appointment up to 14th Sep, 2027 or till the tenability of the project/scheme, which may be curtailed or extended based on performance and discretion of the Competent Authority.
3. Relevant background:
Applicants with relevant experience/background only need to apply.

Interview Details

1. Mode:
Online interview.
2. Travel allowance:
No TA/DA will be paid.

Other Information

1. Project title:
“Bio-chemical and technological innovations to develop high value ‘green’ chemicals from 2G lignin and improve biorefinery sustainability” (DBT-sanctioned).

Contact Details

Address: IndianOil R&D Centre, Sector 13, Faridabad, Haryana

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