National Institute of Immunology Recruitment 2026
National Institute of Immunology has invited applications for one contractual position of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) under an ICMR-funded research project.
| Organization Name | National Institute of Immunology |
| Post Name | Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) |
| Total Posts | 01 |
| Project Name | Delineating the genetic interactions between Histone Demethylases and DNA damage repair genes to develop personalized tumour detection and treatment |
| Funding Agency | ICMR |
| Project Duration | Tenable till 3 years |
| Employment Type | Contract / Project-based temporary position |
| Salary | Rs. 56,000/- per month plus HRA 30% as per funding agency norms |
| Location | Delhi / New Delhi, India |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 May 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.nii.res.in |
Project Investigator Details
- Name: Dr. Rajesh Kumar Yadav
- Designation: Staff Scientist-IV
- Email: rkyadav@nii.ac.in
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Post Graduate Degree in Biological Sciences, including integrated PG degrees, as per ICMR norms.
Desirable Qualification
Candidates should have a PhD degree in any field of Biological Sciences with a research publication.
Required Experience and Job Description
- Experience in molecular biology is required.
- Experience in CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing is required.
- Experience in epigenetics, specifically ChIP-seq and DNA methylation profiling, is required.
- Handling of mammalian cell lines is required.
- Advanced cell culture techniques are required.
- Establishment and maintenance of patient-derived organoids is required.
- Candidates with experience in bioinformatics, Whole Exome Sequencing data analysis, drug-sensitivity assays, and processing clinical tumour samples are encouraged to apply.
Application Fee
| Application Fee | Rs. 100/- |
| Payment Mode | Demand Draft drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank, payable at Delhi/New Delhi, in favour of Director, NII. Payment can also be made through UPI, Paytm or PhonePe. |
| Beneficiary Name | Director, NII |
| Account Number | 1484101001636 |
| IFSC | CNRB0001484 |
| Fee Exemption | Women, SC, ST and PH candidates are exempted from payment of fees, subject to submission of documentary proof at the time of interview. |
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply directly in the prescribed format through email to the Project Investigator. The application must clearly mention the project name and include complete CV, email ID, fax number, telephone number, names of three referees, details of experimental expertise, and list of publications.
Selection Process
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
- The interview will be held in offline or online mode.
- Shortlisted candidates must submit attested copies of all certificates.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Reservation and Category Details
Applicants must clearly mention their category such as UR, SC, ST, OBC or PH and attach documentary proof of the same wherever applicable.
General Terms and Conditions
- The selected candidate will be appointed on contract for one year or for the duration of the project, whichever is shorter, at a time.
- No hostel or housing facility will be provided.
- Applicants must clearly mention their category and attach documentary proof where applicable.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Candidates must send the application in the prescribed format along with complete CV and names of three referees.
- CV should contain details of experimental expertise and list of publications.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- Applications containing incomplete information will not be entertained.
- Date of passing the examinations must be indicated clearly.
Application Format Details
- Full Name
- Father’s Name
- Mother’s Name
- Date of Birth and Age
- Gender
- Category: UR / SC / ST / OBC / PH
- Full Current Correspondence Address
- Permanent Address
- Email ID and Mobile Number
- Details of Past Experience and Present Employment, if any
- Whether qualified any National Level Examination
- Whether holding Overseas Citizenship Card of India
- Academic and Professional Qualification details