Essential Qualifications & Laboratory Skills:
• Educational Qualification: Master's Degree (M.Sc. / M.Tech.) in Biochemistry, Immunology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related fields from a recognized University/Institute. NET-JRF or equivalent national-level fellowship examination qualification is desirable.
• Mandatory Technical Skills: (1) Cell culture proficiency in primary T-cell maintenance and lentiviral transduction vectors; (2) Practical knowledge of multicolor Flow Cytometry and data analysis software (e.g., FlowJo); (3) Molecular biology techniques including PCR, DNA extraction, and recombinant plasmid cloning; and (4) Familiarity with CRISPR/Cas9 or other gene editing tools.
• Desirable Skills: Handling of laboratory mice, specifically xenograft models for cancer research, and basic bioinformatics data analysis.
• Project Responsibilities: Generation of CAR-T cells, epigenetic modifications, flow cytometric phenotyping, in-vitro cytotoxicity assays, and maintaining experimental laboratory records.
NII New Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Junior Research Fellow Post (ANRF CAR-T Project)
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 31, 2026
Starts
Aug 28, 2026
Deadline
Sep 11, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper age limit is 28 years as on the closing date (11.09.2026). Relaxable up to 5 years for SC, ST, PwD, and female candidates, and 3 years for OBC candidates as per Government of India guidelines.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Email Submission of Prescribed Application Form, CV & Referees (by 11.09.2026)
Screening and Shortlisting based on Flow Cytometry & T-Cell Culture Expertise
Interview (Offline / Online Mode) before Project Selection Committee
Selection Process:
1. Email Application: Candidates must submit their application strictly in the prescribed format along with complete CV (detailing experimental expertise, publications, and 3 referees) to Dr. Rajesh Kumar Yadav at [email protected] on or before 11 September 2026.
2. Shortlisting: Screening of applications based on academic record, flow cytometry expertise, T-cell handling experience, and molecular biology skills.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (in online or offline mode). No TA/DA is admissible.
Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix
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| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Scrutiny of M.Sc./M.Tech. aggregate marks in Biochemistry, Immunology, or Biotechnology with NET-JRF fellowship status | ||
| Demonstrated hands-on experience in T-cell transduction, lentivirus handling, and FlowJo data gating/analysis | ||
| Technical interview assessing synthetic immunology principles, CRISPR gene editing, epigenetic modifiers, and tumor xenograft biology |
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- Strict Application Deadline (11 September 2026): Applications in the prescribed format with complete CV and details of 3 referees must be emailed to [email protected] by 11.09.2026.
- Mandatory Practical Skills: Hands-on experience in primary T-cell tissue culture, lentivirus handling, and FlowJo flow cytometric analysis is mandatory for shortlisting.
- Application Fee: General and OBC male candidates must pay ₹100/- via Demand Draft or online transfer to NII Canara Bank account (A/c No. 1484101001636, IFSC: CNRB0001484); Female and SC/ST/PH candidates are completely exempted.
- No TA/DA: No traveling or daily allowance will be paid for attending the offline/online interview.
- No Campus Accommodation: No institute hostel/housing facility is provided; full 30% HRA is disbursed in lieu of accommodation.
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- Junior Research Fellow (Project) - CAR-T Cell Engineering01
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000/- per month plus 30% HRA (₹11,100/-) for Delhi, totaling ₹48,100/- per month as per ANRF and Institute norms.
ANRF funded project fellowship scale with 30% Delhi HRA
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Application fee is ₹100/- payable via Demand Draft in favour of 'Director, NII' or online transfer to Canara Bank A/c No. 1484101001636, IFSC: CNRB0001484. Women, SC, ST, and PH candidates are completely exempted from payment of fees.
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Email Submission of Prescribed Application Form, CV & Referees (by 11.09.2026)
Screening and Shortlisting based on Flow Cytometry & T-Cell Culture Expertise
Interview (Offline / Online Mode) before Project Selection Committee
Selection Process:
1. Email Application: Candidates must submit their application strictly in the prescribed format along with complete CV (detailing experimental expertise, publications, and 3 referees) to Dr. Rajesh Kumar Yadav at [email protected] on or before 11 September 2026.
2. Shortlisting: Screening of applications based on academic record, flow cytometry expertise, T-cell handling experience, and molecular biology skills.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (in online or offline mode). No TA/DA is admissible.
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Candidates must have a Master's degree in Biochemistry, Immunology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related fields. Hands-on expertise in T-cell culture, lentiviral vectors, PCR/cloning, and flow cytometry (FlowJo) is mandatory. NET-JRF is desirable.
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