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NII New Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Junior Research Fellow Post (ANRF CAR-T Project)

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Aug. 31, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (Project) - CAR-T Cell Engineering
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Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹37K / mo
Age Limit
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 31, 2026

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Starts

Aug 28, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window28 Aug – 11 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

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.

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.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Email Submission of Prescribed Application Form, CV & Referees (by 11.09.2026)

OnlineQualifying Only

Screening and Shortlisting based on Flow Cytometry & T-Cell Culture Expertise

OfflineQualifying Only

Interview (Offline / Online Mode) before Project Selection Committee

OnlineMerit Scored

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment 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

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.

National Institute of Immunology (NII New Delhi), situated in the JNU institutional complex, is India's flagship biomedical and immunological research institute under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. The Cancer Epigenomics Laboratory headed by Dr. Rajesh Kumar Yadav focuses on next-generation cancer immunotherapies, specifically chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell engineering and chromatin epigenetic remodeling. The appointed JRF works at the forefront of translational oncology under an Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) grant. Daily laboratory activities include isolation and culture of human/mouse primary T cells, lentiviral packaging and transduction of synthetic CAR constructs (featuring novel scFv and costimulatory signaling motifs), multiparametric flow cytometry on BD FACSAria/LSRFortessa using FlowJo, CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene knockout of exhaustion checkpoints, and monitoring in-vivo anti-tumor efficacy in murine cancer xenograft models. The culture is academically intense, competitive, publish-or-perish, and equipped with world-class institutional core facilities.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual research appointment for an initial period of 1 year, extendable on annual review up to the project completion date (01 July 2028 / ~2 years). Stationed at the National Institute of Immunology, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110067.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Offering competitive central research emoluments of ₹37,000/- + 30% HRA (₹11,100/-) totaling ₹48,100/- gross per month. Working on CAR-T cell immunology at NII provides top-tier credentials for Ph.D. registration at NII / JNU under DBT-BRIC guidelines, and acts as a springboard for global post-doctoral positions, clinical cellular therapy startups, and biotech MNCs (Novartis, Gilead/Kite, ImmunoACT).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • 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.

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

  • Junior Research Fellow (Project) - CAR-T Cell Engineering01
Total Vacancies01 Post

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

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 directly by emailing the Project Investigator, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Yadav ([email protected]). The application should be in the prescribed format (available in the notification) and must include:
  • Name of the project
  • Complete Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Email-ID, fax numbers, and telephone numbers
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview, where they will be required to submit attested copies of all their certificates. Applications containing incomplete information will not be entertained.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

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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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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