International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Contractual / Regular

ICGEB Project Associate I Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 30, 2026
Project Associate I: Yeast Engineering

Required Qualification

M.Sc138
M.Tech103
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 31,000/- per month + HRA
Age Limit
Upper age limit: 35 Years (as per DBT / DST Project Staff Norms)
Job Location
Delhi77New Delhi76

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 29, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 29, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 4, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window29 Sep – 4 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

Candidates must possess an M.Sc. or M.Tech. in Biotechnology or a related biological/life sciences field from a recognized university or institute.

Age Limit & Relaxations

As per DST/DBT OM guidelines, the upper age limit for Project Associate-I is 35 years as on the application closing date, with standard age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & CV Screening

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Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates must submit their CV and cover letter via email. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview conducted by the ICGEB selection committee. Final selection will be determined on the basis of candidate performance in the interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & PG Specialization (M.Sc./M.Tech Biotechnology)25 MarksAcademic performance in Master's degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or allied disciplines.
Molecular Biology & Strain Engineering Hands-on Skills30 MarksDemonstrated expertise in yeast genetics, CRISPR/Cas9 or homologous recombination genome editing, cloning, PCR, and transformation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae or non-conventional yeasts.
Bioprocess Development & Analytical Biochemistry25 MarksExperience in yeast fermentation, shake-flask culture optimization, product quantification (HPLC, GC-MS), and metabolite extraction.
Technical Interview & AI-ML Awareness20 MarksClarity of experimental concepts, troubleshooting capability, and familiarity with data-driven or AI/ML-assisted strain engineering workflows during personal interview.

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.

Project Associate I will work within the cutting-edge Biofoundry facility at ICGEB New Delhi, an autonomous international centre operating under the UN common system and funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India. The day-to-day duties involve hands-on benchwork: molecular cloning, genetic engineering of yeast and E. coli strains, microbial culture maintenance, and bioreactor bioprocess optimization integrated with computational AI/ML design pipelines. The research environment offers state-of-the-art synthetic biology and high-throughput automation equipment.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is strictly contractual, initially tenured for 6 months and extendable based on satisfactory progress and project funding continuation. The post is based on-site at ICGEB Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi. No official institutional quarters or hostel accommodation are guaranteed; candidates generally arrange private PG/rental accommodation in South Delhi (e.g., Ber Sarai, Munirka, or Vasant Kunj).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The position is tied to the DBT Biofoundry research project. After completion of 2 years of satisfactory research experience as Project Associate-I, researchers under DBT guidelines can be upgraded to Project Associate-II (carrying revised emoluments of Rs. 35,000 + HRA). Furthermore, exceptional candidates who demonstrate strong research productivity may explore opportunities for registration in Ph.D. programs affiliated with ICGEB subject to institutional eligibility criteria.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Email Application Exclusivity: Applications must be sent via email to [email protected]. Do not send physical hard copies to ICGEB offices.
  • Mandatory Cover Letter Detail: The cover letter must explicitly highlight pertinent experimental skills and relevant hands-on molecular biology/yeast engineering experience.
  • Subject Line Strictness: The email subject line must strictly be formatted as 'Application for <Project Associate I> Biofoundry' to ensure candidate emails are correctly sorted by the recruitment committee.
  • Short Notice Deadline: The application window closes on 4th October 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email for 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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly fellowship of Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA as per DBT guidelines for an initial tenure of 6 months (extendable based on candidate performance and project requirements).

Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 31,000/- plus applicable HRA as per Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India guidelines for Project Associate I. Initial appointment duration is 6 months, extendable subject to performance.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a detailed Cover Letter explicitly highlighting pertinent molecular biology and yeast engineering skills.
  2. Compose an email addressed to [email protected].
  3. Set the subject line strictly as: Application for <Project Associate I> Biofoundry.
  4. Attach your CV, cover letter, and copies of relevant academic credentials in PDF format.
  5. Submit the application via email on or before the closing deadline of 04 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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Selection is based on the initial screening and evaluation of the submitted CV and cover letter, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates conducted by the ICGEB selection committee.

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