BRIC-National Institute of Immunology
Contractual / Regular

NII Research Associate I Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 14, 2026
Research Associate-I

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M.Tech58
Ph.D57
M.D.23
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹58,000/- p.m. + 27% HRA (₹73,660/- p.m. gross)
Age Limit
Standard DST / BIRAC RA norms (up to 40 years for RA-I)
Job Location
Delhi64New Delhi62

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 14, 2026

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Starts

Oct 14, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 28, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window14 – 28 Oct 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

Candidates must possess a PhD / MD / MS / MDS or equivalent degree; OR have 3 years of research, teaching, and design & development experience after MVSc / M.Pharm / M.E. / M.Tech with at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Candidates who have completed their PhD viva-voce examination may also apply.
Necessary Expertise: Handling human samples/cohorts, human immunology, multi-colour high-parameter flow cytometry analysis, and genomics.
Desirable: Analysis of antigen-specific T cells, single-cell multiomics experiments, PBMC culture, and writing custom bioinformatics codes in R.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard age norms as per DST guidelines (typically up to 35–40 years for Research Associate-I). Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwBD 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.

Screening & Shortlisting of Applications

Document & Publication ScrutinyQualifying Only

Interview

Offline / Online ModeMerit Scored

Applications submitted strictly in the prescribed format via email along with CV and referee details will be screened by the selection committee. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an Interview (conducted in offline or online mode) at the National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Doctoral Credentials & Academic FoundationEssential BenchmarkScrutiny of Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS degree or M.Tech/M.Pharm with 3 years research experience and peer-reviewed SCI publication record.
Flow Cytometry & Wet Lab Immunological ExpertiseCore Technical CompetencyEvaluation of practical hands-on proficiency in multi-colour high-parameter flow cytometry (FACS), PBMC isolation, human clinical cohort sample handling, and antigen-specific T cell assays.
Single-Cell Multiomics & Computational R AnalysisCore Technical CompetencyDemonstrated expertise in single-cell RNA-seq library preparation, transcriptomic data processing, and writing custom bioinformatics analysis scripts in R/Bioconductor.
Interview & Research VisionFinal SelectionAssessment of critical thinking, understanding of TB immunopathogenesis and cachexia mechanisms, scientific communication, and independent research capability.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Cutting-edge immunology research environment at the National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi, an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), GoI. The Research Associate-I will join Dr. Aneeshkumar A.G. and Dr. Veena S. Patil on a high-profile BIRAC-funded translational project investigating tuberculosis-induced cachexia. The role blends benchwork (clinical human PBMC processing, 15+ color flow cytometry, single-cell RNA-seq) with in-depth bioinformatics in R, requiring high autonomy and rigorous publication output.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment for an initial period of one year, extendable on annual appraisal basis up to the project completion date of 12.09.2027. Posting is at NII campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project-based fellowship position without absorption into regular NII faculty or permanent scientist cadre. However, postdoctoral research tenure at NII with high-impact single-cell multiomics and clinical cohort publications serves as an ideal credential for Ramalingaswami / Ramanujan Fellowships, DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance grants, and Assistant Professor / Scientist selections across premier national and international institutes.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • The position is purely contractual and co-terminus with the BIRAC sponsored project (tenable up to 12.09.2027); it does not confer any right to regular appointment at NII.
  • Applications must be submitted strictly in the prescribed notification format via email to both [email protected] and [email protected] along with CV and names of three referees.
  • Application fee of ₹100/- is mandatory (payable via DD or online bank transfer) except for Women and SC/ST/PH candidates who are exempted.
  • Candidates who have completed their PhD viva-voce examination are eligible to apply, but proof of completion must be produced.
  • The closing date for receipt of applications via email is 28th October 2026.

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

  • UR / Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹58,000/- plus 27% HRA admissible under DST / BIRAC guidelines.

Monthly consolidated emoluments: ₹58,000/- per month plus 27% HRA (₹15,660/-), totaling ₹73,660/- per month as per DST OM dated 26.06.2023 under the BIRAC funded project.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

  1. Prepare the application strictly in the prescribed format published in the notification, including personal details, academic qualifications, SCI publications, and experimental expertise.
  2. Attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing detailed experimental expertise and names/contact details of three referees.
  3. Pay the application fee of ₹100/- (unless exempted as Women/SC/ST/PH) through Demand Draft or UPI/Bank Transfer to Beneficiary: Director, NII (Account No: 1484101001636, IFSC: CNRB0001484).
  4. Send the completed application and CV via email directly to the Project Investigators: Dr. Aneeshkumar A. G. ([email protected]) and Dr. Veena S. Patil ([email protected]).
  5. Clearly indicate the project name (Understanding the molecular and immunological correlates of tuberculosis-induced cachexia) in the email subject.
  6. Ensure the application email is dispatched on or before 28th October 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

₹100/- via Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'Director, NII' payable at Delhi/New Delhi, or via online UPI/Paytm/PhonePe to Account No. 1484101001636, IFSC: CNRB0001484 (Canara Bank, Beneficiary: Director, NII).
Exempted: Women, SC, ST, and PH candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.

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The last date to submit the application form by email is October 28, 2026, to [email protected] and [email protected].

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