Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC)
Contractual / Regular

TMC ACTREC Research Assistant Walk-in 2026

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Oct. 5, 2026
Research Assistant

Required Qualification

B.Sc64
Diploma in Medical15
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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹23,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per Institutional Rules / Not Disclosed
Job Location
Maharashtra53Navi Mumbai6+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 5, 2026

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Starts

Oct 5, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 14, 2026

Application Window5 – 14 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date14 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

Mandatory Qualification: B.Sc. with Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT - DMLT / CMLT / ADMLT, etc.) or higher qualification from a recognized university or institute.
Desirable Experience:
1. Hands-on experience in Histology Laboratory, manual immunohistochemistry (IHC), and/or genomic methods such as RNA-ISH, PCR, FISH, etc.
2. Experience with healthcare project management or Clinical Trial management, including basic understanding of research ethics and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
3. Good handle over standard office tools (Word, Excel, Google Calendar, meeting platforms like Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet) and fluency in English communication.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria are not explicitly specified in the notification circular; applicable as per institutional norms of TMC-ACTREC for project positions.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Reporting, Registration & Document Verification (10:00 AM - 10:30 AM)

OfflineQualifying Only

Technical Knowledge Scrutiny & Laboratory Competency Evaluation

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Walk-in Interview before Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Project Appointment Offer (on SHI)

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection will be conducted through an in-person Walk-in Interview scheduled for Wednesday, 14th October, 2026 at ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai:
1. Reporting & Document Verification: Eligible candidates must report between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM at Meeting Room No. II, 3rd Floor, Khanolkar Shodhika, ACTREC, Kharghar with their recent CV, original and xerox copies of all certificates (academic, DMLT/MLT, experience), testimonials, passport-size photograph, and ID proof (preferably Aadhaar Card).
2. Technical Scrutiny: The selection committee will evaluate candidates on laboratory techniques (histology, immunohistochemistry, PCR, FISH), clinical trial management/GCP knowledge, and IT/communication skills.
3. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will appear for a face-to-face interview before the expert committee.
4. Engagement: Selected candidate will be appointed as Research Assistant on the SHI project initially for 6 months (extendable).

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Histopathology, Tissue Processing & Immunohistochemistry (IHC)30 MarksPractical understanding of histology laboratory workflows, tissue fixation, microtomy, routine H&E staining, manual immunohistochemistry (IHC) protocols, antigen retrieval, and troubleshooting.
Molecular Pathology & Genomic Techniques (PCR, FISH, RNA-ISH)25 MarksKnowledge of genomic and molecular biology methods including RNA In-Situ Hybridization (RNA-ISH), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH).
Clinical Trial & Healthcare Project Management / Good Clinical Practice (GCP)25 MarksFamiliarity with clinical research ethics, GCP compliance, protocol documentation, patient sample custody/biobanking, and clinical trial coordination.
Computer Proficiency, Meeting Tools & English Communication20 MarksProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel), Google Calendar, video conferencing platforms (Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet), and effective verbal/written English communication.

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.

Tata Memorial Centre - Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Kharghar, Navi Mumbai is a premier national cancer research and treatment institution under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. The Research Assistant on the SHI project works in state-of-the-art research laboratories (Khanolkar Shodhika) collaborating with oncologists, pathologists, and principal investigators. Duties involve tissue sample processing, IHC staining, genomic profiling assays, clinical trial documentation, sample biobanking, and coordination with clinical teams. The work atmosphere is highly academic, fast-paced, and research-rigorous.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The posting is located at ACTREC, Sector-22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410210. Initial engagement tenure is for six months, extendable depending on project continuation, funding availability, and individual performance. The engagement is temporary on project funds (SHI) and does not confer any entitlement to regular appointment or permanent absorption at TMC-ACTREC or DAE.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project-funded contractual positions do not feature standard government departmental seniority promotions or pay commission increments. However, direct hands-on laboratory experience in cutting-edge cancer genomics and histopathology at a premier DAE institution serves as an outstanding credential for regular Scientific Assistant / Technical Officer positions in TMC, BARC, ICMR, AIIMS, and CSIR laboratories, or for admissions into Ph.D. and clinical research fellowship programs.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Candidates must report strictly between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Wednesday, 14th October 2026; late arrivals beyond 10:30 AM will not be entertained for registration.
  • Candidates must bring an updated CV along with original documents and one complete set of self-attested photocopies of all educational mark sheets, degree/diploma certificates, experience certificates, and valid ID proof (preferably Aadhaar Card).
  • The position is purely contractual on project funds (SHI) initially for six months and does not guarantee permanent absorption at TMC-ACTREC.
  • Candidates should carry a recent passport-size photograph.
  • No travel allowance (TA) or daily allowance (DA) will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.

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

  • Unreserved / Project Post1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹23,000/- per month. Position tenure is initially for six months, extendable based on project performance and requirement.

Consolidated salary: ₹23,000/- per month (on SHI project). Duration: Six months and extendable based on project requirements.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Verify eligibility: Ensure you possess B.Sc. with MLT (DMLT / CMLT / ADMLT, etc.) or higher qualification.
  2. Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Bio-data detailing educational qualifications, MLT certification, histology/molecular pathology laboratory skills, and any clinical trial or project coordination experience.
  3. Gather mandatory documents: Original and self-attested photocopies (xerox) of all academic mark sheets, degree/diploma certificates, experience certificates, testimonials, recent passport-size photograph, and valid photo ID proof (preferably Aadhaar Card).
  4. Report in person on Wednesday, 14th October, 2026 between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM at Meeting Room No. II, 3rd Floor, Khanolkar Shodhika, ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410210.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable for attending the walk-in interview.

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The mandatory qualification is B.Sc. with MLT (DMLT, CMLT, ADMLT, etc.) or higher qualification from a recognized university. Desirable experience includes hands-on work in a histology laboratory, immunohistochemistry (IHC), genomic methods (RNA-ISH, PCR, FISH), and healthcare clinical trial management.

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