BRIC-National Institute of Immunology
Contractual / Regular

NII Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 29, 2026
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)

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Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹56,000/- per month + 30% HRA
Age Limit
Up to 35 Years (as per ICMR Norms)
Job Location
Delhi81New Delhi79

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 28, 2026

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Starts

Sep 28, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 7, 2026

Application Window28 Sep – 5 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date7 Oct 2026

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 Qualification: Post Graduate Degree with at least 03 years of research experience in laboratory settings.
• Desirable Qualification: M.Sc. degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry from a recognized University.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience in cell culture (neuronal and epithelial), molecular biology, biochemical techniques, immunological assays (FACS, IHC, IF), and laboratory animal handling. Candidates with experience in Sepsis and Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) animal model development and metabolomics data analytics will be preferred.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 35 years as per ICMR Project Research Scientist guidelines. Relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/Women/PwBD candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates as per Government of India rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Preliminary Screening of Applications & CV Scrutiny (Deadline: 05.10.2026)

Online/EvaluationQualifying Only

Online Walk-in-Interview (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on 07.10.2026)

OnlineMerit Scored

Applications received via email will be evaluated against eligibility criteria and laboratory skill requirements. Only shortlisted, registered candidates will receive an email containing the online meeting link to attend the virtual walk-in interview on 07th October 2026.

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

YearCategory / Post StreamCutoff / Qualifying Criteria
2025
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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.

Based at the National Institute of Immunology (NII), Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi—one of India's premier biomedical research institutions under BRIC/DBT. Appointees work in Dr. Sarika Gupta's Molecular Sciences Laboratory, executing advanced in vitro and in vivo studies on osteocalcin-based therapeutics for sepsis and blood-brain barrier restoration. Intensive bench research with animal cell culture, FACS, and animal handling in a high-caliber scientific environment.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual project appointment for an initial period of 06 Months (extendable based on project duration, funding renewal, and satisfactory performance). Governed by ICMR project guidelines. Purely temporary; does not confer any entitlement to permanent absorption or appointment at NII or ICMR.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Fixed research project position without regular promotional cadre ladders. However, high-impact peer-reviewed publications and advanced molecular immunology research experience serve as a prime launchpad for Ph.D. admissions, postdoctoral fellowships abroad, or regular scientist positions (Scientist-B/C) across ICMR, DBT, and CSIR institutes.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Email Submission Deadline: Complete application in prescribed format along with detailed CV and self-attested documents must be emailed to [email protected] on or before 05.10.2026; late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
  • Mandatory 3-Year Post-PG Research Experience: Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree with at least 3 years of verifiable laboratory research experience; degrees without the required post-PG experience will be disqualified during screening.
  • Online Walk-in Mode Only: The walk-in interview on 07.10.2026 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM) will be conducted entirely through online video conferencing; only pre-registered, shortlisted applicants will receive the interview link.
  • Project Tenure Constraint: The engagement is sanctioned initially for 06 months under an ICMR-funded research grant, with remuneration fixed at ₹56,000/- plus 30% HRA.
  • Clear Date of Passing Requirement: Marksheets and degree certificates must clearly reflect the exact date/year of passing the qualifying examination.

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 Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) - ICMR Project01
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly emoluments of ₹56,000/- plus 30% House Rent Allowance (₹16,800/-), amounting to ₹72,800/- per month.

Consolidated emoluments of ₹56,000/- per month plus 30% HRA (total ₹72,800/- per month) as per ICMR funding agency norms.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Refer to the prescribed application format provided in the official notification.
  2. Prepare your application including personal particulars, educational qualifications with clear passing dates, national exam qualifications (NET/GATE), and detailed research experience.
  3. Attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting cell culture, FACS, animal handling, and molecular biology expertise, along with self-attested copies of certificates.
  4. Email the completed application form and CV to Project Investigator Dr. Sarika Gupta at [email protected].
  5. Ensure the email is transmitted on or before 05th October 2026. Late or incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
  6. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the online interview scheduled for 07th October 2026 (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable for applying to this research position.

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Candidates must hold a Post Graduate Degree (preferably M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry) with at least 3 years of research experience in laboratory settings, including cell culture, molecular biology, and immunological techniques.

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