MSU Baroda Recruitment 2026: Project Assistant & Research Associate Posts, Vadodara

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara has released a new MSU Baroda recruitment notification under the ANRF Project titled “Development and Implementation of Indigenous Technologies for Water and Wastewater Treatment.” This recruitment invites applications for the posts of Project Assistant and Research Associate-I to work on a five-year sponsored project. Candidates holding an ME/M.Tech in Chemical, Petrochemical, or Environmental Engineering, or a PhD in a relevant Science, Engineering, or Technology field, can apply. Interested candidates must submit their applications with an updated CV before the last date, August 24, 2026, before 5 PM.

Official Notification Reference file: ANRF/PMP/2025/000217/ET

Date Posted: 5th August 2026

Hiring Organization Name: The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU Baroda)

Organization Profile: The idea of establishing a University at Baroda had engaged the attention of the Government of the former State of Baroda and its educational advisors long before the question of regional universities and decentralization, reorganization and reconditioning of higher education to suit the cultural educational needs of areas had taken root in the country. The concept was first visualized by Dr. Jackson, when, as Principal of the Baroda College in the 1908, he advocated the establishment of a Science Institute at Baroda on an improved and independent basis. It was a consistent policy of the Government of Baroda to subject its educational system to periodical inquiries of an exploratory nature by educational experts of international fame, because of which the first Commission was appointed in 1909. The principal recommendation of that Commission was to expand the activities of the Baroda College by establishing additional chairs in new branches of knowledge. As a result of this policy of chalking out untrodden paths in higher education and thereby evolving a university atmosphere in Baroda, chairs of Comparative Region and Household Science were instituted. Prof. Widgery and Mrs. Strong were appointed to hold these chairs.

Employment Type: Temporary, project-based (tenure of five years or as per ANRF recommendation, subject to annual extension based on evaluation committee reports)

Job Title/Designation: Project Assistant and Research Associate-I (Post-Doc)

Vacancy available in departments:

• Department of Chemical Engineering, MSU Baroda
  • Project Assistant: 2 posts
  • Research Associate-I (Post-Doc): 1 post

Essential Qualifications:

• For Project Assistant, ME/M.Tech (minimum 55% marks) in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering, with or without experience.
• For Research Associate-I, a PhD in Science, Engineering, or Technology in a relevant branch, with or without experience. Candidates who have submitted their thesis for their degree can also apply, but they must complete their program and viva voce before joining.

Desirable: For Project Assistant, preference will be given to candidates interested in pursuing a PhD and/or having skills in experimental work, catalysis, and reactions. For Research Associate, prior experience in the field of environment, energy, or materials is desirable.

Experience: Both positions are open to candidates with or without prior experience.

Salary Details:

• Project Assistant will receive Rs. 27,000/- plus HRA per month
• Research Associate-I (Post-Doc) will receive Rs. 58,000/- plus HRA per month, as consolidated fixed emoluments.

Job Location: , Vadodara, Gujarat

Apply Mode: Offline through email submission

Important Dates: Notification issued on August 3, 2026, and the last date to submit applications is August 24, 2026, before 5 PM.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates should send their updated CV, along with all supporting certificates, combined into a single PDF file, to the official email address given below. Applications must be submitted before the last date, August 24, 2026, before 5 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Email address to apply: [email protected]

Organization address:
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda ,
Vadodara- 390002 Gujarat

General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the MSU Baroda jobs:

• Candidates must send their CV and biodata along with all certificates as a single combined PDF file.
• The CV should include full name, date of birth, educational qualification starting from SSC onward, and complete experience details.
• Candidates should mention their address for communication and email address clearly in the CV.
• If any close relation is already working at MSU Baroda, this must be declared with full details.
• The CV, application, and biodata must carry the candidate’s signature.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview, so applicants are advised to ensure their application is complete in all respects.
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

This MSU Baroda recruitment offers a valuable opportunity for engineering and science graduates to contribute to a nationally funded research project on water and wastewater treatment. Eligible candidates, at Vadodara, are encouraged to apply well before the deadline of August 24, 2026, with a complete set of documents to be considered for these positions.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What positions are available in the MSU Baroda recruitment 2026? The MSU Baroda recruitment 2026 offers posts of Project Assistant and Research Associate-I (Post-Doc) under the ANRF-funded project.
2. What is the last date to apply for the MSU Baroda Project Assistant post? The last date to apply for the MSU Baroda Project Assistant post is August 24, 2026, before 5 PM.
3. What is the salary for the Research Associate post in this MSU Baroda recruitment? The Research Associate-I (Post-Doc) post carries a consolidated salary of Rs. 58,000/- plus HRA per month.
4. What qualification is required for the Project Assistant post at MSU Baroda? Candidates need an ME/M.Tech (minimum 55%) in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering to apply for the Project Assistant post.
5. How can candidates apply for the MSU Baroda Research Associate recruitment? Candidates can apply for the MSU Baroda Research Associate recruitment by emailing their CV and certificates, as a single PDF, to [email protected].
6. Is prior experience mandatory for the Project Assistant and Research Associate posts? No, both the Project Assistant and Research Associate posts are open to candidates with or without prior experience.
7. What is the duration of the MSU Baroda project recruitment? The MSU Baroda project recruitment is for five years, or as recommended by ANRF, with annual extension based on evaluation.