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RCB Faridabad Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for Project Associate II Post

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Sep. 1, 2026
Project Associate II
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
From ₹42K / mo
Age Limit
34 Years as on 31.09.2026

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 1, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 30, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 24, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 24, 2026

Application Window30 Aug – 24 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date24 Sep 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 Academic Qualification: M.Sc. in Life Sciences / Biotechnology with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university/institute.
National Eligibility Examination: Must have qualified CSIR/UGC-NET, DBT-JRF, GATE, or equivalent national eligibility test.
R&D Experience: Minimum two (02) years' post-qualification experience in research and development in industrial or academic institutions, science & technology organizations, and scientific activities.
Desirable Skills: Research experience in gene cloning, protein purification, ribosome purification, and cryo-electron microscopy (Cryo-EM); good communication skills; strong motivation for structural biology research.
Project Scope & Tenure: Research project titled 'Exploring ribosome hibernation in Mycobacterium tuberculosis as a potential anti-tuberculosis drug target' under Principal Investigator Dr. Prem S. Kaushal. Tenure is initially for one (01) year.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 34 years as on 30/09/2026. Standard age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwBD candidates apply 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.

Physical Registration & Scrutiny of NET/GATE & M.Sc. Testimonials

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Technical Interview before Selection Board

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Eligible candidates should appear directly for the walk-in interview on September 24, 2026, from 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM at Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad-Gurgaon Expressway, Faridabad – 121001, Haryana. Candidates must bring all original certificates, filled application form, M.Sc. mark sheet, NET/DBT-JRF/GATE certificate, and peer-reviewed published manuscripts (if any). No TA/DA is paid.

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
M.Sc. Life Sciences / Biotechnology Degree Merit (Min 60%) & NET / GATE / DBT-JRF Qualification
Post-M.Sc. Research & Development Experience (Min 2 Years)
Technical Mastery in Gene Cloning, Ribosome Purification & Cryo-EM
Walk-in Technical Interview Performance & Research Aptitude

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.

Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is an autonomous institution of national importance established by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, under the auspices of UNESCO. Located at the NCR Biotech Science Cluster in Faridabad, Haryana, RCB houses world-class advanced imaging facilities, including a high-end 300 kV Titan Krios Cryo-TEM facility, protein purification systems, and BSL-3 containment laboratories. The project, led by structural biologist Dr. Prem S. Kaushal, investigates the structural mechanisms of ribosome hibernation in Mycobacterium tuberculosis to discover novel targets for anti-TB drug development. The work atmosphere is academically rigorous and research-intensive, offering exposure to cutting-edge cryo-EM data processing and macromolecular crystallography.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual research appointment initially for one (01) year, extendable based on project progress and funding availability. Work location is RCB campus, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, Faridabad, Haryana.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

While project positions do not lead to permanent absorption, performing high-impact research on Mycobacterium tuberculosis cryo-EM structures at RCB provides ideal preparation and leverage for securing prestigious Ph.D. positions or Post-Doctoral fellowships across premier international universities and national research laboratories.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Mandatory 2-Year Post-M.Sc. R&D Experience: Candidates must possess at least two full years of post-qualification research experience in academic or industrial institutions; experience gained during master's degree dissertation is not counted.
  • National Eligibility Test Certificate Compulsory: Candidates must carry proof of clearing CSIR/UGC-NET, DBT-JRF, GATE, or an equivalent national exam.
  • Walk-in Timings 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM: The walk-in interview is scheduled strictly between 03:00 PM and 05:00 PM on September 24, 2026; candidates should report on time at the RCB Faridabad campus.
  • Document Checklist: Carry filled application form, M.Sc. mark sheet, degree certificate, national exam scorecard, research manuscripts, and photo identity proof.
  • Project Co-Terminus Nature: The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the DBT research project.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated research fellowship of Rs. 42,000/- per month plus 27% House Rent Allowance (HRA).

Monthly fellowship of Rs. 42,000/- plus 27% HRA per month (Total: Rs. 53,340/- per month) as per DST/DBT guidelines.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Eligible candidates should appear for a walk-in interview on 24th September, 2026, between 03:00 PM and 05:00 PM. Applicants must bring all original certificates along with a filled application form. Essential documents to carry include:

  • M.Sc. mark sheet in Life Science/Biotechnology.
  • National Level NET/DBT-JRF/GATE or equivalent eligibility test certificate.
  • Any peer-reviewed, published manuscripts (if applicable).

For any queries, candidates may contact the Principal Investigator, Dr. Prem S. Kaushal, via email at [email protected].

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to attend the walk-in interview.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The walk-in interview will be held on September 24, 2026, from 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM at Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), 3rd Milestone, Faridabad-Gurgaon Expressway, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, Faridabad – 121001, Haryana.

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