Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council
Contractual / Regular

BIRAC Senior Technical Manager Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 24, 2026
Senior Technical Manager (PMU - Ind-CEPI)

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Ph.D50
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹1,10,000 - ₹3,00,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 40 Years as on 03/11/2026
Job Location
Delhi59New Delhi59

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 23, 2026

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Starts

Oct 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window23 Oct – 3 Nov 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

Essential Qualification: Ph.D. or equivalent in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or allied areas.
Experience: 10–12 years of post-qualification experience in academic, research, industry, government, or similar positions, with relevant experience in infectious diseases, vaccines, host–pathogen interactions, biotechnology, translational research, or scientific program management.
Desirable: Experience in vaccine/biopharmaceutical development, project monitoring and evaluation, strong peer-reviewed publication record, international research collaborations, and managing performance-based grants/contracts.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 40 years as on the closing date of applications (03.11.2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Screening & Shortlisting of Applications

Desk ScrutinyQualifying Only

Personal Interview by Selection Committee

In-Person / Video Conference InterviewMerit Scored

Applications will be screened based on Ph.D. credentials, 10–12 years post-doctoral/industrial vaccine research experience, and scientific publication record. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for personal interview and technical interaction before the Expert Selection Committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Vaccine Research & Translational Biotechnology Experience10-12 years demonstrated post-qualification experience in infectious diseases, vaccine development pipelines, clinical trials, and host-pathogen biology.
Scientific Publications & International CollaborationsHigh-impact peer-reviewed publications in vaccinology/immunology, patents, and proven track record working with global consortia (e.g., CEPI, WHO, GAVI).
Grant & Program Management AcumenDemonstrated expertise in managing multi-institutional grants, milestone reviews, RFP formulation, and academia-industry partnerships.
Strategic Vision & Interview PerformanceScientific evaluation capability, leadership in epidemic preparedness, and technical presentation before the Expert Selection Committee.

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.

High-level national biotechnology mission environment under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology. Stationed at the Program Management Unit (PMU) for Ind-CEPI at BIRAC in New Delhi (CGO Complex, Lodhi Road). The Senior Technical Manager acts as a central scientific liaison between top Indian and global thought leaders, academic research institutions, vaccine developers, biopharmaceutical industry executives, and regulatory agencies. Responsibilities involve evaluating novel vaccine platforms, managing multi-crore translational grants, reviewing clinical trial milestones, identifying research gaps, and coordinating with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). Standard executive office hours apply with domestic and international travel required for global consortia meetings and site monitoring.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment co-terminus with the Ind-CEPI mission phase (currently up to March 2027). The station of posting is New Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Because this is a project-funded mission post within a specialized PMU, there is no automatic absorption or regular permanent cadre hierarchy within BIRAC. However, directing an international vaccine acceleration mission like Ind-CEPI provides premier national and international recognition, opening elite career pathways to Director-level roles in global health funding organizations (CEPI, Wellcome Trust, BMGF), international biotechnology ventures, and government advisory committees.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • The closing date for online submission on the BIRAC portal is strictly 03.11.2026; late submissions will not be considered.
  • Candidates must hold an awarded Ph.D. in Life Sciences/Biotechnology with at least 10–12 years of demonstrable post-Ph.D. translational research or scientific program management experience.
  • The engagement is purely contractual co-terminus with the project (March 2027) and does not confer any entitlement to permanent employment or regular appointment in BIRAC or DBT.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Lump sum consolidated pay ranging from ₹1,10,000/- to ₹3,00,000/- per month commensurate with qualifications and domain experience.

Consolidated monthly remuneration between ₹1,10,000/- to ₹3,00,000/- lump sum per month, fixed depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official BIRAC recruitment webpage at birac.nic.in/desc_new.php?id=1361.
  2. Click on the online application link for Vacancy Ref No. BIRAC/PMU/VAC/182/Oct-2026 (Senior Technical Manager, PMU-Ind-CEPI).
  3. Register with a valid email address and fill in personal details, educational qualifications (Ph.D.), and chronological post-qualification research/industry experience.
  4. Upload self-attested supporting documents: degree certificates, experience letters, curriculum vitae (CV), and list of peer-reviewed publications.
  5. Submit the completed online application before the closing deadline on 03rd November, 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is payable.

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The position is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the Ind-CEPI Mission Program Management Unit (PMU) at BIRAC, presently sanctioned up to March 2027.

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