NII Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Educational Qualifications

• M.Sc in Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology, or a Master’s degree in other biological, physical, or computational sciences.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Medicine, or an equivalent qualification.
• GATE or NET JRF (or an equivalent national-level fellowship) is required for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position. Candidates without GATE/NET-JRF will be considered for the Project Associate-I role as per the DST scale.

Experience and Other Requirements

• Candidates must meet all criteria as specified in the official notification. You are advised to read the notification carefully before applying.

Important Dates (as per official notification)

• Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 12-03-2026
• Project Tenable Till: 05-10-2026

Application Fees

• General/OBC: Rs. 100
• SC/ST: Nil
• Women: Nil

How to Apply

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Prepare your application with a detailed bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs).
• Mention the post applied for clearly in the subject line of the email.
• Send the complete application to the official email address provided in the notification and ensure it reaches before the last date (12-03-2026).
• Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

Additional Notes

• This post is on a contractual basis as per the official notification.
• Only information from official notification should be considered authoritative; verify via the provided links.