Contractual / Regular

ACTREC Tata Memorial Centre Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 1 Post

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Sep. 2, 2026
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post (Research Assistant - on SHI / Project Basis)
Pay Scale
₹18K - ₹23K / mo
Age Limit
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Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 2, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 2, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window2 – 23 Sep 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

Eligibility and qualifications criteria for Research Assistant (on SHI):
Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Medical Laboratory Technology certification (DMLT / CMLT / ADMLT, etc.) from a recognized University / Institute.
Desirable Experience:
  1. Hands-on experience with manual immunohistochemistry (IHC) and genomic assays such as RNA in situ hybridization (RNA-ISH), PCR, and FISH.
  2. Experience in healthcare project coordination or clinical trial management, including familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and ethics protocols.
  3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Calendar, video conferencing tools (Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet), and fluency in English communication.
Duration: Six (6) months initially, extendable based on performance and project requirements.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The upper age limit is generally up to 35 years as per Tata Memorial Centre project recruitment guidelines as on the date of the walk-in interview (23.09.2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Walk-In Reporting & Document Verification on 23.09.2026 (10:00 AM to 10:30 AM) at Meeting Room II, Khanolkar Shodhika, ACTREC, Kharghar

OfflineQualifying Only

Scrutiny of B.Sc. MLT Degree and Histopathology / Clinical Trial Experience

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-In Personal Interview before the ACTREC Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Contractual Appointment for Six Months (Extendable)

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through a walk-in interview process:
1. Reporting & Verification: Candidates report between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Wednesday, 23.09.2026 at Meeting Room No. – II, 3rd Floor, Khanolkar Shodhika, ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410210.
2. Documents: Candidates must bring recent CV, original certificates, experience certificates, self-attested photocopies, passport size photo, and government-issued ID proof.
3. Interview: Shortlisted eligible candidates are interviewed by the Selection Board on immunohistochemistry, molecular diagnostics, and trial management.
4. Offer: Selected candidate is engaged on a contractual basis for six months, extendable based on project requirements.

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.

Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre, is India's preeminent cancer research institution under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The Research Assistant works within cutting-edge translational oncology laboratories and clinical research suites at Khanolkar Shodhika, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Core responsibilities span manual immunohistochemistry staining of tumor biopsy specimens, genomic assay preparation (RNA-ISH, PCR, FISH), managing bio-repository registries, clinical trial data tracking under GCP norms, and multi-team collaboration between principal investigators, oncopathologists, and trial sponsors. Fast-paced, intellectually enriching clinical research culture.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary project appointment (on SHI) initially for 6 months, extendable based on satisfactory evaluation, ongoing protocol milestones, and funding availability. Stationed at ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project staff position. Does not confer right to regular permanent employment in Tata Memorial Centre / DAE. However, hands-on clinical trial coordination and advanced molecular oncology experience at ACTREC offers elite credentials for securing permanent scientific officer / technical officer positions across TMC, ICMR, and global oncology CROs.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory B.Sc. with MLT: Candidates must possess B.Sc. with a recognized Medical Laboratory Technology qualification (DMLT, CMLT, or ADMLT); applications without MLT will be disqualified.
  • Strict Walk-In Timing: Reporting time is strictly between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Wednesday, 23.09.2026; late arrivals will not be permitted to register.
  • Document Checklist: Candidates must carry their updated CV, original and self-attested photocopies of all degrees/marksheets, experience certificates, passport size photos, and valid photo ID proof.
  • No Travel Reimbursement: No TA/DA is provided for attending the walk-in interview.
  • Purely Contractual: Six-month temporary appointment with extension subject to project requirements.

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

  • Research Assistant (Academic & Project Cell - on SHI)1
Total Vacancies01 Post (Research Assistant - on SHI / Project Basis)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated pay of ₹18,000/- to ₹23,000/- per month, proportionate to qualifications, experience, and interview assessment. Duration is six months initially, extendable based on project requirements.

Consolidated salary of ₹18,000/- to ₹23,000/- per month, proportionate to qualifications, experience, and interview assessment. Duration is six months initially, extendable based on project requirements.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Eligible candidates should attend a Walk-In Interview on Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026 at Meeting Room No. – II, 3rd Floor, Khanolkar Shodhika ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410210. Candidates must report between 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and bring the following documents:
  • Recent CV
  • Original and Xerox copies of all educational certificates
  • Experience certificates and testimonials
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • ID proof (preferably Aadhaar Card)

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is charged). Walk-in interview in person at ACTREC Kharghar.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The Walk-In Interview will be held on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026 between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM (reporting time) at Meeting Room No. – II, 3rd Floor, Khanolkar Shodhika, ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai – 410 210.

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