NIFTEM Thanjavur Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Senior Research Fellow (SRF) & Food Analyst Posts
1. About NIFTEM Thanjavur & Recruitment Overview
National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship & Management (NIFTEM) Thanjavur: An Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, NIFTEM-T is a premier academic and research organization dedicated to advancing food technology, post-harvest processing, and food entrepreneurship.
Recruitment Summary: Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for contractual engagement as Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Food Analyst (for Central Instrumentation Lab). The initial engagement tenure is six months, renewable every six months based on satisfactory performance review.
- Host Institution: NIFTEM Thanjavur, Pudukkottai Road, Thanjavur – 613005, Tamil Nadu
- Application Mode: Online Registration Portal + Email Submission of Scanned Signed Application PDF
- Selection Process: Screening of applications, followed by a written examination and personal interview for shortlisted candidates.
2. Positions, Educational Qualifications & Emoluments
| Position Name | Essential Qualifications & Eligibility | Monthly Emoluments (Salary) |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) |
i) M.Tech / M.Sc / Ph.D. degree (4 years UG + 2 years PG) in Food Process Engineering, Food Technology, Food Safety & Quality Assurance, Agricultural Processing, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Science, Post-Harvest Technology, Dairy Technology, or MBA (4 yrs UG + 2 yrs PG). OR ii) M.Sc degree (3 years UG + 2 years PG) in relevant disciplines with NET qualification and 2 years of research experience, OR a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline. |
₹42,000/- per month + HRA as applicable |
| Food Analyst (Central Instrumentation Lab) |
Master’s / Doctorate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Dairy Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Animal Science, Fisheries Science, Biotechnology, Food Safety, Food Technology, Food Process Engineering, or Veterinary Sciences. OR Associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) by examination in the Section of Food Analysts conducted by the Institution of Chemists (India). |
₹60,000/- per month (Fixed Consolidated Emolument) |
3. Application Fee Structure
| Candidate Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC Category Candidates | ₹500/- (to be paid online via SBI Collect) |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women Candidates | Exempted (Nil) |
4. Important Schedule & Deadlines
| Recruitment Event | Scheduled Timeline |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Online Application | 07 October 2026 (10:00 AM IST) |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 28 October 2026 (06:00 PM IST) |
| Email Submission of Scanned PDF Package | Within 3 days after online submission deadline |
5. Application Procedure & PDF Submission
Applicants must carefully follow a two-step application process to ensure valid registration:
- Step 1 (Online Registration): Register and complete the online application form on the official NIFTEM-T portal (www.niftem-t.ac.in) before October 28, 2026 (6:00 PM IST). Pay the application fee via SBI Collect if applicable.
- Step 2 (Email PDF Submission): After online submission, download and sign the completed application form. Merge the signed form, self-attested supporting certificates, photo ID, and SBI Collect e-receipt into a single PDF document.
- Email Destination: Send the consolidated PDF file via email to projectrecruitment@iifpt.edu.in within 3 days from the online closing date.
- Note: Offline or postal applications sent directly without online registration will not be accepted.
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q1: What is the last date to apply for NIFTEM Thanjavur SRF and Food Analyst posts?
Ans: The last date for online application submission is October 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM IST. - Q2: What is the monthly salary offered for Food Analyst?
Ans: A fixed consolidated pay of ₹60,000/- per month is offered for the Food Analyst post. - Q3: Is hard copy posting required by post?
Ans: No postal dispatch is needed; however, candidates must email the scanned single-PDF application package to projectrecruitment@iifpt.edu.in within 3 days of online submission. - Q4: Where can I access the official detailed notification?
Ans: You can download the official notification PDF directly using the button below.
Disclaimer: Information summarized directly from official recruitment notifications issued by NIFTEM Thanjavur. Please verify specific details on the official institute portal before applying.