Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC)
Contractual / Regular

ACTREC Project Scientist Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 18, 2026
Project ScientistPrincipal Project Associate

Required Qualification

Postgraduate299
M.Sc165
Ph.D91
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Vacancies
2 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 60,760/- to Rs. 69,440/- per month
Age Limit
As per DAE / DST Project Norms
Job Location
Maharashtra58Navi Mumbai11+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 16, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 16, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window16 Sep – 5 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

• Project Scientist: Ph.D. Degree in Life Sciences with proven experience in biological database preparation.
• Principal Project Associate: Master's Degree in Life Sciences with 8 years of research experience OR Ph.D. in Life Sciences with 4 years of research experience in database preparation.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) / DST guidelines for contractual project appointments. Minimum age is 18 years.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (Hybrid: In-Person / Online)

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Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Applications submitted by email will be screened by the Academic & Project Cell and Principal Investigator based on research credentials and experience in biological database preparation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email regarding the interview date and schedule. The interview will be conducted in hybrid mode, allowing shortlisted candidates to attend either in person at ACTREC Kharghar or online.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Component
Academic Record & Ph.D./Master's Research Background
Domain Expertise in Biological Database Development
Hybrid Interview Performance

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Appointees will work in the Varma Lab at the Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The project 'Bioinformatics & Computational System Biology of Cancer-BIC' focuses on cancer genomics, database curation, biological network analysis, and data modeling. Researchers work in an interdisciplinary environment alongside clinical oncologists, bioinformaticians, and molecular biologists.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The engagement is purely contractual for an initial period of 6 months. Work progress will be reviewed periodically, and tenure extensions may be granted based on candidate performance and project requirements. The post is stationed at ACTREC Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, with no provision for permanent absorption or regular appointment in TMC/ACTREC.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a fixed-term project appointment on consolidated remuneration, there is no departmental promotional ladder. However, high-impact publications and translational cancer informatics research experience at ACTREC offer substantial advantages for competitive faculty, scientist (Scientist C/D), and post-doctoral fellowship applications across premier global institutes.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Applications must be submitted strictly via email in PDF format to [email protected] by 05.10.2026 (3:00 PM); postal or physical submissions are not accepted.
  • The application must include a dedicated cover letter substantiating how the candidate's research experience matches the database preparation requirements.
  • Candidates must provide valid government identity proof soft copy along with their academic and experience credentials.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will receive email communication regarding the interview schedule, with the option to choose between in-person or online interview mode.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Project Scientist1
  • Principal Project Associate1
  • Total2
Total Vacancies2 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• Project Scientist: Rs. 69,440/- per month (Rs. 56,000/- + 24% HRA)
• Principal Project Associate: Rs. 60,760/- per month (Rs. 49,000/- + 24% HRA)

Consolidated remuneration including 24% HRA: Rs. 69,440/- p.m. (Rs. 56,000 + 24% HRA) for Project Scientist; Rs. 60,760/- p.m. (Rs. 49,000 + 24% HRA) for Principal Project Associate. Initial contract duration is 6 months, extendable based on candidate work progress and project continuation.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare Application Dossier: Prepare an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant research experience, database preparation skills, and publication record, along with a comprehensive cover letter supporting your candidature for the applied post.
  2. Collate Documentation: Collate soft copies of all educational degree certificates, marksheets, research experience certificates, and government identity proof.
  3. Merge into PDF: Combine your CV, cover letter, and supporting documents into a single consolidated PDF format.
  4. Submit via Email: Email the PDF dossier to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for [Post-I: Project Scientist / Post-II: Principal Project Associate] - Advt. 177/2026" on or before 05th October, 2026 (3:00 PM).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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The last date to submit applications via email is 05th October, 2026 till 3:00 PM.

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