BRIC-National Institute of Immunology
Contractual / Regular

NII New Delhi JRF & SRF Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 26, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (Project)Senior Research Fellow (Project)

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M.Sc144
M.Tech115
Net8
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 37,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month + 27% HRA
Age Limit
As per DST / Institute norms
Job Location
Delhi84New Delhi84

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 26, 2026

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Starts

Sep 26, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window26 Sep – 9 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Junior Research Fellow (JRF): M.Sc. or M.Tech. in any area of Life Sciences with a good academic record. Candidates must have qualified a national-level eligibility test (CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or equivalent) and completed a minimum 6-month dissertation project during their M.Sc.
Senior Research Fellow (SRF): M.Sc. or M.Tech. in Life Sciences with national test qualification (NET/GATE) plus at least 2 years of post-qualification laboratory research experience.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per Department of Science and Technology (DST) / Institute norms. Relaxation in upper age limit is admissible for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & CV Evaluation

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

Online | OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates are screened based on academic records, national eligibility test (NET/GATE) scores, M.Sc. dissertation details, and relevant laboratory experience. Only shortlisted candidates are invited for the personal interview, conducted in offline or online mode.

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 & NET/GATE Score30%Evaluation of M.Sc./M.Tech academic performance and valid national eligibility test rank/score
Laboratory Research Experience & Techniques40%Hands-on expertise in mammalian cell culture, transfection/transduction, quantitative real-time PCR, Western blotting, and microbiology
Personal Interview & Scientific Aptitude30%Performance in technical panel interview assessing conceptual understanding of p53/FOXO signaling and project fit

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi is a premier autonomous research institution under BRIC, Department of Biotechnology. Fellows in Dr. Arnab Mukhopadhyay's laboratory focus on longevity, p53, insulin-IGF signaling, and FOXO regulation. The work requires rigorous execution of cell culture, quantitative PCR, Western blotting, and data analytics (RNA-seq). The lab environment is academically vibrant with access to world-class central instrumentation.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is based entirely at NII, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi 110067. Appointment is contractual for one year or the project duration (tenable till 11.06.2027), whichever is shorter, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. No hostel accommodation is provided; fellows receive 27% HRA to arrange housing in Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Fellows join as JRF (Rs. 37,000 + 27% HRA) or SRF (Rs. 42,000 + 27% HRA) based on prior experience. JRF fellows completing 2 years of satisfactory research may be upgraded to SRF following internal assessment committee review, as per DST guidelines.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Applications must strictly follow the prescribed proforma in the notification and be submitted with a complete CV to [email protected]; incomplete applications will be rejected.
  • M.Sc. candidates applying for JRF must have completed a minimum 6-month dissertation project during their degree and explicitly describe techniques used in their CV.
  • Shortlisted candidates must present original academic certificates, NET/GATE scorecard, and payment proof (or category exemption certificate) at the time of 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

  • Project / Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Selected candidates receive consolidated monthly emoluments: JRF receives Rs. 37,000/- per month plus 27% HRA; SRF receives Rs. 42,000/- per month plus 27% HRA in accordance with DST OM dated 26.06.2023.

JRF: Rs. 37,000/- per month + 27% HRA; SRF: Rs. 42,000/- per month + 27% HRA (as per DST OM dated 26.06.2023)

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

  1. Download and fill out the prescribed application format from the official notification.
  2. Prepare an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing experimental skills (cell culture, PCR, Western blotting), list of publications, and contact details of three referees.
  3. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- (if applicable) through Demand Draft or UPI/Net Banking to Director, NII (Canara Bank A/c No. 1484101001636, IFSC: CNRB0001484).
  4. Send the completed application form, CV, and payment/exemption proof via email to the Project Investigator at [email protected], clearly indicating the project title in the email subject line, before 09th October 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

General and OBC male candidates must pay an application fee of Rs. 100/- via Demand Draft drawn in favor of 'Director, NII' payable at New Delhi, or via online/UPI transfer to Director, NII (Canara Bank Account No. 1484101001636, IFSC: CNRB0001484). Women, SC, ST, and PwD candidates are fully exempt from fee payment upon submission of documentary proof.

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As per DST OM dated 26.06.2023, Junior Research Fellows receive Rs. 37,000 per month plus 27% HRA, while Senior Research Fellows receive Rs. 42,000 per month plus 27% HRA.

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