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NII Recruitment 2026: Apply for Project Technical Support-III & I Posts

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Sep. 8, 2026
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2 Posts
Pay Scale
₹23,400/- (PTS-I) | ₹36,400/- per month (PTS-III)
Age Limit
As per ICMR / NII Norms (Typically up to 35 Years for PTS-III and 28-30 Years for PTS-I)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 1, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 1, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window1 – 21 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

Post-wise Essential Qualifications & Lab Experience:
Project Technical Support-III (01 Post): Three-year Graduate Degree in Life Sciences / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Zoology with 3 years post-qualification lab experience OR Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc.) in relevant discipline. Mandatory Skills: Hands-on expertise in cell culture, molecular biology (RNA isolation, RT-qPCR, Western blotting), and small animal handling (rodent models).
Project Technical Support-I (01 Post): 10th Class passed + Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT / MLT) or ITI equivalent + 2 years of relevant laboratory work experience.
Research Focus: Preclinical models investigating osteocalcin for blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity and neuroinflammation resolution under an ICMR-sponsored translational project.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per ICMR / NII guidelines with standard relaxations admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Female candidates as per Government of India rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Submission via Email in Prescribed Format (by 21.09.2026)

OnlineQualifying Only

Screening of Curriculum Vitae, Experimental Expertise & References

OfflineQualifying Only

In-Person / Offline Walk-in Interview at National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates must submit their application strictly in the prescribed proforma by email to the Project Investigator Dr. Sarika Gupta ([email protected]) along with their complete CV detailing experimental expertise, list of publications, contact numbers, and names of three referees on or before 21st September, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an offline in-person interview at NII, New Delhi. Shortlisted candidates must bring original certificates and the ₹100/- fee receipt/DD (women/SC/ST/PH exempt).

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

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.

Premier research environment at the National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi. Staff participate in high-impact translational biomedical research under Dr. Sarika Gupta's laboratory, working with advanced molecular biology instruments, flow cytometry, animal facility suites, and tissue culture rooms.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at National Institute of Immunology, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, JNU Complex, New Delhi (PIN 110067). Contract tenure initially for 6 months, renewable on a performance basis up to project completion (tenable till 23.08.2029).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Fixed consolidated fellowship (₹36,400/- for PTS-III; ₹23,400/- for PTS-I including 30% HRA). Purely temporary contractual position; conveys no right to regular absorption in NII cadres.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Email application deadline: Complete application form in prescribed format with CV and three referee names must be emailed to [email protected] on or before 21st September, 2026.
  • Offline interview mandate: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend the interview in OFFLINE mode only at NII New Delhi. No virtual/online interviews will be conducted.
  • Application fee requirement: ₹100/- Demand Draft or UPI/Paytm payment receipt is required for General/OBC male candidates at the time of interview. Women, SC, ST, and PH candidates are exempt.
  • Referee details mandatory: CV must include the names, designations, and contact details of three academic/research referees.

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 Technical Support-III1
  • Project Technical Support-I1
Total Vacancies2 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly emoluments (inclusive of 30% HRA):
Project Technical Support-I: ₹18,000 + 30% HRA = ₹23,400/- per month.
Project Technical Support-III: ₹28,000 + 30% HRA = ₹36,400/- per month.

Monthly consolidated emoluments: ₹28,000/- per month + 30% HRA (= ₹36,400/- per month) for Project Technical Support-III; ₹18,000/- per month + 30% HRA (= ₹23,400/- per month) for Project Technical Support-I. Appointment on contract initially for 6 months, extendable based on performance up to the project completion date (tenable till 23.08.2029). No hostel/housing provided.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application Fee: ₹100/- payable via Demand Draft in favour of 'Director, NII' or online/UPI to Bank Account (Beneficiary: Director, NII / A/C: 1484101001636 / IFSC: CNRB0001484, Canara Bank). Women, SC, ST, and PH candidates are EXEMPTED from fee payment.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Applications in the prescribed format must be emailed to the Project Investigator at [email protected] on or before September 21, 2026.

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