Indian Council of Medical Research - National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health
Contractual / Regular

ICMR NIRRCH Project Staff Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 25, 2026
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)Project Technical Support-III

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

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Vacancies
02
Pay Scale
₹36,400 to ₹72,800 per month (including 30% HRA)
Age Limit
Maximum 35 Years
Job Location
Maharashtra75Mumbai46

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 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

Post-wise qualifications and experience requirements for ICMR funded project 'Preclinical study evaluating active immunotherapeutic potential of Trop2 extracellular domain using mouse models of cancer':

  • Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical): Post Graduate Degree in Biological Sciences (Immunology / Life Sciences / Biotechnology or similar) with 3 years post-qualification experience in a research laboratory OR Ph.D. (Thesis submitted) in Biological Sciences. Desirable: Ph.D. in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Immunology, experience in flow cytometry and cell culture technique, recombinant protein production, handling rodents, and statistical analysis.
  • Project Technical Support-III: Three-year Graduate Degree in Biotechnology / Zoology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Analytical Sciences or Life Sciences with 3 years post-qualification experience in a research laboratory OR Post Graduate in Biological Sciences. Desirable: M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Zoology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Life Sciences and hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, Western blotting).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 35 years as on the application deadline (05-10-2026). Age relaxation is admissible as per ICMR and Government of India norms for reserved categories.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

Online ScrutinyQualifying Only

Personal Interaction / Online Interview

Online / In-Person (ICMR-NIRRCH, Parel, Mumbai)Merit Scored

All submitted online applications will be scrutinized by an expert screening committee. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for physical interaction or online interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed regarding details of the interview later via email.

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 & Ph.D. / PG Relevance30 MarksEvaluation of marks, academic excellence, publications, and relevance of specialization in Immunology, Cancer Biology, or Biotechnology.
Laboratory & Technical Domain Experience40 MarksDemonstrated hands-on expertise in rodent handling, mouse cancer models, recombinant protein expression, cell culture, flow cytometry, PCR, and Western blotting.
Personal Interview & Viva-Voce30 MarksAssessment of research aptitude, scientific methodology, experimental design capabilities, and communication during interaction.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Cutting-edge cancer immunotherapy and preclinical animal research environment at ICMR-NIRRCH (Parel, Mumbai). Involves evaluating active immunotherapeutic potential of Trop2 extracellular domain using mouse cancer models, protein purification, flow cytometry, animal cell culture, and rigorous biomedical laboratory documentation.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary engagement for deployment through an outsourcing agency. Initial tenure is for 1 year, extendable on performance evaluation up to the total project tenure of 3 years. Place of posting is ICMR-NIRRCH, Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai 400012.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

These are project-specific contractual positions funded by ICMR extramural grants. They do not confer regular service rights or absorption into permanent ICMR cadre. However, working on high-impact preclinical research provides strong publication records, AcSIR Ph.D. linkage, and critical weightage in future permanent ICMR Scientist-B / Scientist-C selections.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Online Mode: Applications must be submitted exclusively via https://application.nirrch.res.in/login.php on or before 5th October 2026. Hard copies or email submissions are not accepted.
  • Shortlisting Discretion: Meeting basic qualifications does not guarantee an interview call; the screening committee will shortlist candidates based on direct research laboratory and animal model experience.
  • Agency Deployment: The positions are for deployment through an outsourcing agency on a purely temporary basis and terminate upon project conclusion.
  • Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must present all original educational and post-qualification experience certificates during 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

  • UR2
Total Vacancies02

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration breakdown:

  • Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical): ₹72,800/- per month (Base: ₹56,000/- + 30% HRA: ₹16,800/-)
  • Project Technical Support-III: ₹36,400/- per month (Base: ₹28,000/- + 30% HRA: ₹8,400/-)

Project Research Scientist-I: ₹72,800/- per month (₹56,000/- plus 30% HRA); Project Technical Support-III: ₹36,400/- per month (₹28,000/- plus 30% HRA).

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 ICMR-NIRRCH online recruitment portal at https://application.nirrch.res.in/login.php.
  2. Create an applicant profile or sign in using existing registration credentials.
  3. Select the advertisement for Project Study 'Preclinical study evaluating active immunotherapeutic potential of Trop2 extracellular domain using mouse models of cancer' and choose the post applied for.
  4. Complete personal, academic, and detailed laboratory research experience fields.
  5. Upload scanned self-attested copies of birth certificate / Class 10th certificate (DOB proof), degree certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, and passport-size photo.
  6. Submit the completed online application on or before 05th October, 2026. Keep a printed copy of the final submitted application form for interview verification.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for applying to these contractual project positions at ICMR-NIRRCH.

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ICMR-NIRRCH invites online applications for 02 temporary project vacancies: Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) - 01 Post and Project Technical Support-III - 01 Post, funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

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