TMC Scientific Officer Walk-In Interview 2026

Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) is hiring a Scientific Officer for deployment at Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai, on an outsourced contract basis through M/s. A-1 Facility and Property Managers Pvt. Ltd. If you hold a First Class Master's degree in Life Science (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Medical Genetics, Applied Biology, Biochemistry, or Zoology), you can attend a walk-in interview on 29 July 2026. The age limit is up to 35 years and the salary is Rs. 30,000 per month.

Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Scientific Officer Walk-In Interview 2026

Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), a Grant-in-Aid institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, is one of the country's leading cancer treatment, research, and education centers, running Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai along with several regional cancer centers across India. TMC has released Advertisement No. OS/TMH/34/2026 dated 15 July 2026 for a walk-in interview to fill the Scientific Officer post at Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai. This is an outsourced position hired through M/s. A-1 Facility and Property Managers Pvt. Ltd., a manpower supply agency that places staff at TMH on a contract basis — this is how TMC quickly fills specialised lab support roles alongside its regular online recruitment for permanent posts. The role sits within TMH's molecular diagnostics setup, supporting cancer diagnosis through lab-based genetic and molecular testing. Candidates with hands-on molecular diagnostics lab experience are preferred, but freshers with the right qualification can also walk in and attend the interview.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: First Class full-time Master's degree in Life Science (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Medical Genetics, Applied Biology, Biochemistry, or Zoology) from a government-recognized university.
• Preferred Experience: One year of hands-on experience in a Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, including nucleic acid extraction from FFPE tissue, Real-Time PCR, and gene sequencing assays. Experience with NGS wet lab work and automated liquid handler systems is an added advantage.

Note: Candidates with long-distance, open university, or part-time degrees will not be considered. This role suits candidates who enjoy precise, detail-oriented lab work and want to build a career in cancer diagnostics research at one of India's top oncology institutes. Even if you are a fresher, a strong academic record in your Master's degree can help you clear the interview.

Age Limit

• You should be up to 35 years old to attend this interview.
• No separate age relaxation for reserved categories has been mentioned in this advertisement.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a fixed pay of Rs. 30,000 per month.
• This is an outsourced role, so the pay is fixed by the manpower agency and there is no separate government pay-scale or allowances mentioned.
• Even as a contract role, this is a good entry point into TMC for candidates building a career in clinical laboratory sciences, and it gives you direct exposure to a premier cancer hospital's diagnostic workflow.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

You will be selected directly through a walk-in interview, without going through a formal multi-stage government recruitment process. This makes the whole process faster than a typical government exam-based recruitment:

1. Walk-In Interview: Held on 29 July 2026 between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
2. MCQ Test (if required): If a large number of candidates turn up, a short MCQ test will be conducted first to shortlist candidates for the interview, so it helps to revise your core subject basics beforehand.
3. Document Verification: Bring your original documents for on-the-spot verification along with photocopies.

How to Apply

Since this is a walk-in interview, the process is quick and simple — there is no registration or online form to fill, and you don't need to wait for a result to be declared online.

1. There is no online application for this post — you need to attend in person.
2. Reach the H.R.D. Department, Outsourcing Cell, 4th Floor, Service Block Building, Tata Memorial Hospital, Dr. E. Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai – 400012 by 9:30 AM on 29 July 2026.
3. Carry your updated resume, a passport-size photograph, and photocopies of your Aadhaar card, PAN card, educational certificates, and experience certificates.
4. Attend the MCQ test (if conducted) followed by the interview.

Note: Accommodation will not be provided for outstation candidates, so plan your travel to Mumbai accordingly.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 15 July 2026
• Walk-In Interview Date: 29 July 2026
• Reporting Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

• Perform nucleic acid extraction from FFPE (Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded) tissue samples
• Run Real-Time PCR assays for molecular diagnostic testing
• Conduct gene sequencing assays and interpret results accurately
• Operate and maintain automated liquid handler systems in the lab
• Handle NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) wet lab procedures
• Maintain lab records, sample logs, and quality control documentation
• Follow biosafety and laboratory safety protocols at all times
• Coordinate with pathologists and researchers on sample processing timelines