Walk-In Interview for Multiple Positions at NIFTEM | Food Science Graduates Apply Now
The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship & Management – Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, invites eligible candidates for a walk-in interview on 10th October 2025 at 9:30 AM. The recruitment is for multiple positions — Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Junior Research Fellow (JRF), and Young Professional-II (YP-II) — under various externally funded research projects. This Food Science Job is a golden opportunity for candidates with postgraduate qualifications in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Chemical Engineering, and related disciplines to join India’s leading food research institute and contribute to innovative research in food processing and product development.
About the Institution:
National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship & Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) is an Institute of National Importance formerly known as Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology – IIFPT under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. The institute is dedicated to advancing food technology and entrepreneurship in the country.
Walk-In-Interview for Recruitment
A walk-in interview for Food Science Job will be conducted for the selection of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) / Junior Research Fellow (JRF
) / Young Professional II (YP II) on a Contract Basis at National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) on 10.10.2025 at 9:30 AM. Eligible and interested candidates are invited to participate in the walk-in interview for working on various Projects. Details of the positions are provided below:Position Details:
| Sl. No. | Title of the Project | Category | Essential Qualifications / Eligibility Criteria | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Perception of Nutrient Resource Recovery During the Morphogenesis of Palmyra Haustorium: A Potential Tool Against Malnutrition (GAP 87) | SRF | M.Tech / M.Sc. / Ph.D (4 yrs UG + 2 yrs PG) in Food Technology / Food Process Technology / Food Safety & QA / Food Science / Food Science and Technology | Rs. 42,000 + HRA |
| 2 | Valorization of food industry waste for production of cellulose derivatives and its application as food additives (GAP-88) | SRF | M.Tech/M.Sc. with NET in Food Process Engineering / Food Process Technology / Food Science & Technology / Food Science & Nutrition / Biotechnology / Chemical Engineering | Rs. 42,000 + HRA |
| 3 | Design and Development of a High-speed Food 3D Printer with Simultaneous Post-Processing Capability (GAP 89) | SRF | M.Tech in Food Technology / Food Process Engineering / Processing and Food Engineering | Rs. 42,000 + HRA |
| 4 | A comparative study on removal of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms in spices (Chilli, turmeric and Piper nigrum) by using novel thermal and non-thermal techniques as an alternative to Ethylene oxide Fumigation (GAP-090) | SRF | M.Tech/M.Sc (4 yrs UG + 2 yrs PG) in Food Technology / Food Science & Technology / Food Process Engineering / Food and Agricultural Process Engineering | Rs. 42,000 + HRA |
| 5 | Enhancing Grape Drying and Raisin quality using Enzymatic (Biological Drying Improver) Pre-treatment (GAP-091) | SRF | M.Tech/M.Sc (4 yrs UG + 2 yrs PG) in Food Technology / Food Science & Technology / Food Process Engineering / Food and Agricultural Process Engineering | Rs. 42,000 + HRA |
| 6 | Process optimisation for production of coconut sap (neera) sugar crystals and granules (GAP 92) | JRF | M.Tech/M.Sc (4 yrs UG + 2 yrs PG) in Food Process Engineering / Food Science & Technology | Rs. 37,000 + HRA |
| 7 | Utilization of selected seaweed for the development of functional food product (GAP 94) | JRF | M.Tech/M.Sc (4 yrs UG + 2 yrs PG) in Food Process Engineering / Food Science & Technology | Rs. 37,000 + HRA |
| 8 | ST-SHRI-Standardization of ageing of millets and assessment of nutritional properties and storage stability of aged millets | JRF | M.Tech/M.Sc (4 yrs UG + 2 yrs PG) in Food Process Engineering / Food Science & Technology | Rs. 37,000 + HRA |
| 9 | Development of millet-based food products: Optimization, Characterization, and Validation (GAP-075) | JRF | M.Tech/M.Sc (4 yrs UG + 2 yrs PG) in Food Technology / Food Science & Technology / Food Process Engineering / Food and Agricultural Process Engineering | Rs. 37,000 + HRA |
| 10 | Formulation and development of carbonated functional energy beverages (SRP) | YP-II | M.Tech / M.Sc (4 yrs UG + 2 yrs PG) in Food Technology / Food Science & Technology / Processing and Food Engineering / Food Process Engineering | Rs. 35,000/- Consolidated |
| 11 | Formulation and Process Optimization of Healthy Spun Confectionery Using Natural Sweeteners | YP-II | M.Tech / M.Sc (4 yrs UG + 2 yrs PG) in Food Technology / Food Science & Technology / Food Process Engineering | Rs. 35,000/- Consolidated |
General Instructions:
- Age Limit: 35 years for men and 40 years for women
- Application Fee: Rs.500/- (SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates exempted)
- Candidates are required to fill the application form as per the format on the Institute Website
Application Procedure for the Food Science Job
- The filled in application form (hard copy) should be submitted along with all the necessary documents/certificates copies during the time of interview
for verification. - The interview will be in person only at NIFTEM – Thanjavur.
- Candidates fulfilling the above eligible criteria are advised to be present on 10.10.2025
with original certificates, including OBC/SC/ST/PH certificates, grade card / mark sheets/ publications, two numbers of colour passport size photographs and CV, as well as a set of photo copies of all relevant documents along with application form prescribed by NIFTEM-T at the time of walk-in-interview.
