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CUSB Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 03 Research Associate, Project Associate & Assistant Posts

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Aug. 26, 2026
Research Associate-IProject Associate-IScientific Administrative Assistant
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
3 Posts
Pay Scale
₹18K - ₹58K / mo
Age Limit
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Job Location
Bihar22Gaya4+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 21, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 21, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window21 Aug – 10 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

Educational & Eligibility Qualifications:
Research Associate-I (1 Post): Ph.D. degree in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology with a good academic record. Desirable: At least 2 research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Project Associate-I (1 Post): M.Sc. / M.Tech in Bioinformatics with at least 60% marks from a recognized University. Desirable: Experience in computational analysis of biological data. Selected candidate will be encouraged to register for Ph.D.
Scientific Administrative Assistant (1 Post): Graduate Degree (B.Sc.) in a science discipline with at least 60% marks from a recognized University. Desirable: Practical knowledge in Bioinformatics tools and data handling.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limits governed by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India norms (typically up to 40 years for RA-I, 35 years for PA-I, and 50 years for SAA; relaxable for reserved categories as per GoI guidelines).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Email Application Submission in Single PDF to [email protected] (by 10.09.2026, 5:00 PM)

OnlineQualifying Only

Shortlisting of Applications based on Academic Merit & Research Match

OfflineQualifying Only

Offline Personal Interview before the Selection Board at CUSB Gaya

OfflineMerit Scored

Document Verification of Original Degrees, Marksheets, NOC & Publications

OfflineQualifying Only

The selection process comprises:
1. Email Submission: Candidates must send a detailed CV, filled application form, and supporting certificates as a single PDF file to [email protected] on or before 10.09.2026 (5:00 PM).
2. Shortlisting: Screening committee evaluates candidates on merit, research papers, and technical bioinformatics skills.
3. Offline Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email to appear for an offline interview at the Department of Bioinformatics, Aryabhatta Bhavan, CUSB, Gaya.
4. Verification: Candidates must bring hard copies and original certificates along with an NOC (if employed) to the interview.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

Verified Official Source

Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Educational Credentials (Ph.D. / M.Sc. / B.Sc. in Bioinformatics / Science Disciplines)
Relevant Research Publications, Projects & Computational Biology Experience
Technical Mastery in Programming (Python/R/Linux), NGS Data & Bioinformatics Tools
Personal Interview Performance before 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.

Cutting-edge computational biology, genomics, and bioinformatics research at the DBT BTISNet Centre, Department of Bioinformatics, Aryabhatta Bhavan, Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) campus in Panchanpur, Gaya. The center conducts genomic sequence alignments, macromolecular structure modeling, molecular dynamics simulations (GROMACS/AMBER), high-throughput NGS data pipelines, database architecture development, and national training workshops. Research Associate-I leads research design and server management; Project Associate-I executes computational pipelines (with eligibility to register for Ph.D. at CUSB); Scientific Administrative Assistant handles lab inventory, project documentation, and workshop logistics. Standard academic research hours (9:00 AM to 5:30 PM).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

3-year sanctioned DBT project; appointments initially made up to 07.07.2027, extendable annually based on performance and fund availability. Co-terminus with the project; does not confer any right to absorption or permanent employment in CUSB.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Academic project ladder: Project Associate-I can register for Ph.D. at CUSB; Research Associate-I builds substantial publication records and PI credentials for future faculty (Assistant Professor) appointments or DBT Ramalingaswami / DST INSPIRE fellowships.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Single-PDF Email Deadline: Applications with filled proforma and self-attested documents must be merged into a single PDF file and emailed to [email protected] with the exact subject line by 10.09.2026 (5:00 PM); split attachments or late emails will be rejected.
  • Offline Interview Requirement: Shortlisted candidates must physically travel to the CUSB Gaya campus for an offline interview with hard copies and original certificates; no TA/DA is provided.
  • Employer NOC: Employed candidates must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of the interview.

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 Associate-I1
  • Project Associate-I1
  • Scientific Administrative Assistant1
Total Vacancies3 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly emoluments sanctioned under DBT BTISNet Project:
• Research Associate-I: ₹63,220/- per month.
• Project Associate-I: ₹33,790/- per month.
• Scientific Administrative Assistant: ₹19,620/- per month.
Purely temporary contract initially up to 07.07.2027, extendable annually for up to 3 years.

Consolidated monthly emoluments: ₹58,000/- + 9% HRA (₹5,220/-) = ₹63,220/- per month for Research Associate-I; ₹31,000/- + 9% HRA (₹2,790/-) = ₹33,790/- per month for Project Associate-I; ₹18,000/- + 9% HRA (₹1,620/-) = ₹19,620/- per month for Scientific Administrative Assistant.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must apply by emailing their latest detailed CV along with the application form (as per format) and supporting documents in a single PDF file to the Principal Investigator.

  • Email Address: [email protected]
  • Email Subject: "Application for RA-I / PA-1/ SAA position"
  • Application Deadline: 10.09.2026, 5:00 pm
  • Candidates may apply for more than one post.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted via email for an offline interview.
  • If employed, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer will be required at the time of interview.
  • Candidates must bring a hard copy (one set) of their CV, application form, supporting documents, and their originals for the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is payable for applying via email.

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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.

A total of 03 temporary posts are available: Research Associate-I (01 post), Project Associate-I (01 post), and Scientific Administrative Assistant (01 post) under the DBT-funded project 'Establishment of bioinformatics center in Central University of South Bihar under DBT BTISNet'.

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