NCCS Pune Recruitment 2026 - 5 JRF, Project Research Scientist and Various Posts

• Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science or Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through: A. National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and/or GATE. B. National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc.
• Desirable: Experience with:
  • 1. Cell culture handling and subcellular fractionation of organelles.
  • 2. Protein purification using Affinity & gel-exclusion chromatography.
  • 3. In-vivo and In-vitro protein–protein interaction and western blotting.
  • 4. Gene cloning and RT-PCR.

Documents Required :

• Duly filled application form in the prescribed format.
• Aadhaar card will not be accepted as valid proof of citizenship or date of birth, as per Government guidelines.
• Valid proof of date of birth as specified in the attached annexure.
• Recent passport-size coloured photograph.
• Final or Provisional Degree Certificate of the essential qualifying examination, as mentioned in the advertisement.
• Caste Certificate and latest valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, wherever applicable.
• Relevant work experience certificates, if applicable.
• Copies of valid scorecards/certificates of NET, GATE, or other National Level examinations conducted by Central Government departments and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IITs, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc., along with any other relevant supporting documents, if applicable.

• Official Notice

• Essential: Four years Bachelor's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/BVSc. /B. Pharm or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized university or equivalent.
• Desirable: Experience in molecular biology, ELISA, mice handling and all culture is required. Animal handling is desirable not essential.

• Rs. 37,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.
• Rs. 30,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under above.

Documents Required :

• Duly filled application form in the prescribed format (available in the official notice).
• Aadhaar card shall not be accepted as valid proof of citizenship or date of birth, as per Government orders.
• Valid proof of date of birth from the list of acceptable documents provided in Annexure A available in official Notice.
• Recent passport-size coloured photograph.
• Final or Provisional Degree Certificate of the essential qualifying examination, as specified in the advertisement.
• Caste Certificate along with the latest valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, wherever applicable.
• Relevant work experience certificates, wherever applicable.
• Copies of valid scorecards/certificates of NET, GATE, or other national-level examinations conducted by Central Government departments and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IITs, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc., along with any other relevant supporting documents, if applicable.

• Official Notice

• Project Research Scientist – II (Non-Medical) (01 Post) :
• Post Graduate Degree (Microbiology / Life Sciences /Biotechnology / Biomedical Science/Biochemistry/Plant Biology/Animal Biology) with three years post qualification Experience OR PhD in any branch of Life Sciences.
• Desirable:
  • 1.Excellent skills in genetics, molecular biology and protein biochemistry.
  • 2.Experience in tissue culture, gene-editing and advanced microscopy is advantageous.
  • 3.Track record of high-quality research in form of peer reviewed publications, competitive fellowships etc.
  • 4. Prior postdoctoral research experience in reputed research laboratories is desirable.
• Project Technical Support - III (01 Post) :
• Three Years Graduate degree (Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Biomedical Science) + three Years post qualification experience OR
• PG in relevant subject/field (Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Biomedical Science).
• Note: As per project requirement, candidates holding degrees other than in above fields will not be considered.
• Desirable:
  • Experience in handling mammalian cell culture, PCR, cloning, expression and purification of recombinant proteins, western blot, immunofluorescence, cell-based assays etc.

• Project Research Scientist – II (Non-Medical) : Rs. 67,000/- + HRA
• Project Technical Support - III : Rs. 28,000/- + HRA

• Project Research Scientist – II (Non-Medical) : maximum 40 years
• Project Technical Support - III : maximum 35 years

• Official Notice

• Essential: Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Desirable: Experience in model system biology (Fly, Worm etc) or some background in computation, programming, or bioinformatics.

• i. Rs. 31,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.
• ii. Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.

• Official Notice