PBTI Recruitment 2026 for Project Fellow, Project Assistant, Project Associate & Other Posts: Eligibility, Salary and Offline Apply
Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI), under the Department of Science, Technology & Environment, Government of Punjab, has invited applications for 8 contractual project posts. The posts are spread over three projects, with fixed monthly pay from Rs 20,000 to Rs 49,000. If you hold a science degree and want to work in a state government research set-up, this one is worth a close look.
The last date is 4 December 2026, and the form is offline: a hard copy goes by post or hand, and one part is also e-mailed. Read the post-wise rules below before you pick a post, because pay, age and experience change from post to post. Find more state openings on Punjab Govt Jobs at GovtJobsAlert.in.
PBTI Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Punjab Biotechnology Incubator, Dept. of Science, Technology & Environment, Punjab |
| Advertisement No. | PBTI/01/PRO/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 8 |
| Projects | PLUS Programme, Water Supply & Sewerage Board lab advisory, Pesticide Residue Testing Lab advisory |
| Job Type | Contractual, one year or project duration, whichever is earlier |
| Job Location | Not stated (PBTI office: SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab) |
| Mode of Application | Offline hard copy plus e-mail of Proforma-II |
| Last Date | 4 December 2026 |
The posts are co-terminus with the project and can be extended as the project needs. They are not regular posts, so plan with that in mind.
How Many Vacancies Are There in PBTI Recruitment 2026?
Each post has one seat. The category is fixed for every seat, so check the row for the post you want. Three seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste Woman (SCW) candidates and five are Unreserved (UR).
| Post and Project | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate (PLUS) | UR | 1 |
| Project Associate-II (PLUS) | UR | 1 |
| Technical Assistant (PLUS) | UR | 1 |
| Project Associate (Water Board labs) | SCW | 1 |
| Project Fellow (Water Board labs) | UR | 1 |
| Project Assistant (Water Board labs) | UR | 1 |
| Project Fellow (Pesticide Lab) | SCW | 1 |
| Project Assistant (Pesticide Lab) | SCW | 1 |
The two Pesticide Lab posts and the Water Board Project Associate post are marked SCW, so they are meant for Scheduled Caste women. If that is not your category, look at the five UR posts instead, and read each row twice before you pay the fee.
What Is the Eligibility for PBTI Project Posts 2026?
The first three rows are for the PLUS Programme. Percentages and “1st class” are minimum marks in the qualifying degree.
| Post | Essential Requirement |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate (PLUS) | Master’s in Basic, Life, Environmental or Food Sciences, or B.Tech (or equivalent) in Biotechnology, Food or Dairy Technology, or B.Pharma, with 60% aggregate, plus 5 years of scientific experience, sound knowledge of all MS-Office tools and excellent interpersonal and communication skills |
| Project Associate-II (PLUS) | Same degrees with 60% aggregate, plus 2 years of scientific experience and the same MS-Office and communication skills |
| Technical Assistant (PLUS) | Graduation in Science with 50% aggregate |
| Project Associate (Water Board labs) | Ph.D. with research in a relevant area, or 1st class M.Tech (or equivalent) in Biotechnology, Food or Dairy Technology or 1st class M.Pharma, with 2 years of analytical experience, or 1st class Master’s in Basic, Chemical, Life, Environmental or Food Sciences with 3 years of analytical experience |
| Project Fellow (both labs) | 1st class M.Tech (or equivalent) in Biotechnology, Food or Dairy Technology or 1st class M.Pharma, with 1 year of analytical experience; or 1st class Master’s in Basic, Chemical, Life, Environmental or Food Sciences, 1st class B.Tech (or equivalent) in Biotechnology, Food or Dairy Technology, or 1st class B.Pharma, with 2 years of analytical experience |
| Project Assistant (both labs) | 1st class Master’s in Basic, Chemical, Life, Environmental or Food Sciences, or 1st class B.Tech (or equivalent) in Biotechnology, Food or Dairy Technology, or 1st class B.Pharma |
All degrees must be from a recognised University or Institute. The analytical experience must be after the essential qualification. If your degree gives a CGPA, attach your university’s CGPA-to-percentage formula with a photocopy of the mark sheet or degree.
Desirable Skills
These are not compulsory. The PLUS posts prefer experience in skilling or training programmes and IEC activities, and the Principal Project Associate and Project Associate-II posts also prefer a degree or diploma in Business Administration. The Technical Assistant post prefers a 2-month MS Office course with tools like Canva. The lab posts prefer work in testing and certification laboratories and knowledge of lab quality systems. Candidates with a post graduate degree in life sciences have the widest choice here.
What Is the Age Limit for PBTI Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate | 37 years or below |
| Project Associate-II | 35 years or below |
| Technical Assistant | 28 years or below |
| All Water Board lab and Pesticide Lab posts | Below 37 years |
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The notice does not give a date for counting age and does not mention any age relaxation. Do not assume a relaxation applies to you. Check the exact wording on the PBTI website before you apply.
What Is the Salary for PBTI Project Posts 2026?
The pay is a fixed monthly amount, not a pay level.
| Post | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate | Rs 49,000 |
| Project Associate (Water Board labs) | Rs 35,000 |
| Project Fellow (both labs) | Rs 31,000 |
| Project Associate-II | Rs 28,000 |
| Technical Assistant | Rs 20,000 |
| Project Assistant (both labs) | Rs 20,000 |
What Is the Selection Process for PBTI Recruitment 2026?
The notice says selection is on merit, with marks as below. It names no other stage.
| Stage | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Marks in qualifying degree | 50% |
| Additional relevant qualification or certification | 10% |
| Additional relevant experience | Up to 25% |
| Performance in interaction | 15% |
Half of your score comes from degree marks, so a strong degree percentage matters more than anything else you add. Experience can add up to 25%, so claim all relevant experience. Attach clear proofs of every qualification and certificate you claim. The authority can also increase or decrease the number of posts, and it may reject any or all applications without giving a reason.
How to Apply for PBTI Project Posts 2026 (Offline)
There is no online application link. You send a paper form and also e-mail one part of it.
- Download Proforma-I and Proforma-II from the PBTI website (link in Essential Links below).
- Fill both forms and write the name of the project and the post you are applying for.
- Attach self-attested copies of all certificates, mark sheets and experience proofs.
- Attach the fee: a demand draft of Rs 590 in favour of “Punjab Biotechnology Incubator” payable at Mohali, or proof of an NEFT transfer of Rs 590 to the PBTI account given in the notice. SC and ST candidates pay nothing.
- Send the hard copy by registered post, speed post, courier or by hand to Punjab Biotechnology Incubator, Sector-81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab – 140306, so it reaches by 4 December 2026.
- E-mail the filled Proforma-II in Word format to rectt.pbti@gmail.com on or before the same date.
Apply separately for each post. One application for many posts will be summarily rejected. Incomplete applications, forms not in the prescribed format and applications without the fee will not be considered. The fee is non-refundable.
What Are the Important Dates for PBTI Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and start dates | Not stated in the advertisement |
| Last date for hard copy and Proforma-II e-mail | 4 December 2026 |
The notice wants the hard copy to reach by the last date, so send it early. Check the PBTI website now and then for any corrigendum or addendum.
What Is the Application Fee for PBTI Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and all other candidates | Rs 590 (non-refundable) |
| SC and ST | No fee |
PBTI Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download PBTI Official Notification PDF
- Visit PBTI Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Punjab Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you have the right degree and the project fits your skills, do not wait for the last week. Pick the one post that fits your degree, marks and experience best, then collect your proofs, post the form early and send the Proforma-II e-mail the same day. For more openings, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in and see all other government jobs.