ACTREC JRF Walk-In Recruitment 2026

About This Job

ACTREC is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for a cancer research project in the Translational Research Laboratory at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. If you have an M.Sc. in Life Sciences with 80% marks or equivalent CGPA, you can attend the walk-in interview. The interview date is 18 May 2026, with reporting from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. The fellowship is Rs. 30,000 per month for an initial six months.

ACTREC Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Advanced Centre for Treatment Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), a grant-in-aid institution under the Department of Atomic Energy and part of Tata Memorial Centre, has announced a JRF position under advertisement number ACTREC/Advt-89/2026 dated 30 April 2026. The selected fellow will work on a project in the Translational Research Laboratory. The research area is DNA damage repair and cancer, making this useful for Life Sciences postgraduates who want hands-on cancer biology research experience.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Qualification: You need an M.Sc. in Life Sciences with 80% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Course Condition: An M.Sc. degree obtained after a one-year course will not be considered.
• Subject Fit: The project is in DNA damage repair and cancer, so Life Sciences research interest is important.

Other Requirements

• Work Location: ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410210.
• Availability: You must be able to attend the walk-in interview physically on 18 May 2026.
• Documents: You need to carry your recent CV, original certificates, photocopies, photograph, and ID proof.

Salary

• Fellowship amount: Rs. 30,000 per month.
• Duration: Six months initially.
• The position is extendable after six months based on work progress and project requirement.

Application Fee

• There is no application fee mentioned in the notification.
• You only need to attend the walk-in interview with the required documents.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection will be done through a walk-in process:

1. Document Check: ACTREC will check your CV, M.Sc. qualification, marks or CGPA, and ID proof at the venue.
2. Walk-In Interview: You will attend the interview on 18 May 2026 at ACTREC, Kharghar.
3. Project Fit Review: The panel will assess your Life Sciences background and fit for DNA damage repair and cancer research work.

No written exam is mentioned in the notice. Reach during the reporting window because walk-in interviews usually close registration after the given time.

How to Apply

1. Prepare a recent CV with qualification, marks or CGPA, contact details, and research exposure if any.
2. Collect your original certificates and Xerox copies of all certificates and testimonials.
3. Carry a recent passport-size photograph and ID proof, preferably Aadhaar Card.
4. Go to Room No. PS306, 3rd Floor, Paymaster Shodhika, ACTREC, Kharghar - 410210.
5. Report between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Monday, 18 May 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30 April 2026
• Walk-In Interview Date: 18 May 2026 (Monday)
• Reporting Time: 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Initial Duration: Six months, extendable based on work progress

• Assist the Translational Research Laboratory team in cancer biology experiments
• Work on DNA damage repair and cancer-related research activities
• Keep clear records of experiments, observations, and project progress
• Prepare samples, reagents, and laboratory material as needed for project work
• Follow ACTREC laboratory safety rules and research protocols
• Support data compilation, literature review, and internal project reporting
• Coordinate with senior researchers for project monitoring and extension review