NIFTEM-T Recruitment 2025 For Senior Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant

The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship & Management Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, has announced recruitment for various temporary positions, including Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow (JRF), and Project Assistants. These positions are for different projects in food technology and related fields. The recruitment is on a contract basis for the year 2025.

About NIFTEM-T

NIFTEM-T is an Institute of National Importance (formerly known as the Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology – IIFPT) located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The institute is focused on food technology, entrepreneurship, and management, and it works to develop food processing systems and technologies to enhance the quality and shelf-life of food products.

NIFTEM-T Recruitment 2025 Overview

Category	Details
Organization Name	National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship & Management Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T)
Post Name	Senior Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant
Education Qualification	M. Tech/M.Sc in Food Technology or related fields (as per specific positions)
Age Limit	35 years for men, 40 years for women (as of the date of the interview)
Number of Vacancies	6 (various positions)
Application Start Date	24th January 2025 at 10.00 am IST
Application End Date	10th February 2025 at 6.00 pm IST
Application Fee	Rs. 500 (SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates exempted)
Salary	Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 42,000/- + HRA as applicable
Mode of Application	Online

NIFTEM-T Recruitment 2025 Vacancies

Post Name	No. of Vacancies
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)	1
Research Fellow	1
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	1
Project Assistant (PA) – Flavored Hummus	1
Project Assistant (PA) – Instant Pearl Millet Porridge Powder	1
Project Assistant (PA) – Characterization of Xanthum Gum	1

NIFTEM-T Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Post Name	Eligibility
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)	M.Tech/M.Sc in relevant Food Technology fields
Research Fellow	Post-graduate degree in Food Technology or related fields
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	M.Tech/M.Sc in relevant fields
Project Assistant (PA) – Flavored Hummus	B.Tech in Food Technology
Project Assistant (PA) – Instant Pearl Millet Porridge Powder	B.Tech in Food Technology or M.Sc in Food Science and Nutrition
Project Assistant (PA) – Characterization of Xanthum Gum	B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc in Food Technology or related fields

 

Post Name	Age Limit
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)	35 years (relaxation as per norms)
Research Fellow	30 years (relaxation as per norms)
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	28 years (relaxation as per norms)
Project Assistant (PA) – Flavored Hummus	No specific limit
Project Assistant (PA) – Instant Pearl Millet Porridge Powder	No specific limit
Project Assistant (PA) – Characterization of Xanthum Gum	No specific limit

NIFTEM-T Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

• Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for a written examination followed by an interview.
• The examination and interview will take place in person at NIFTEM-T Thanjavur.
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email regarding the date and time for the written examination and interview.

NIFTEM-T Recruitment 2025 Salary

Post Name	Salary
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)	Rs. 42,000/- + HRA
Research Fellow	Rs. 40,000/- (consolidated)
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	Rs. 37,000/- + HRA
Project Assistant (PA) – Flavored Hummus	Rs. 20,000/- + 10% HRA
Project Assistant (PA) – Instant Pearl Millet Porridge Powder	Rs. 20,000/- + 10% HRA
Project Assistant (PA) – Characterization of Xanthum Gum	Rs. 25,000/- + HRA

NIFTEM-T Recruitment 2025 Application Fee

• Rs. 500/- (For all candidates except SC/ST/PWD/Women who are exempted from paying the fee).

NIFTEM-T Recruitment 2025 Application Process

• Step 1: Apply online through the official NIFTEM-T website
• Step 2: Upload the required documents (certificates, publications, etc.) in the application.
• Step 3: After successful submission, download and sign the hard copy of the application.
• Step 4: Send the signed application, self-attested copies of certificates, and e-receipt as a single PDF to projectrecruitment@iifpt.edu.in within three days from the last date of submission.

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