ACTREC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026

About This Job

ACTREC is hiring 2 Scientific Assistant (CRI Labs) posts on an ad-hoc basis at its Navi Mumbai campus. If you have B.Sc. or B.Tech in a relevant life science or chemistry discipline with 2 years of experience, you can attend the walk-in interview. The walk-in is on 1 July 2026, and reporting is from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Salary is a consolidated Rs. 35,400 per month.

Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), a grant-in-aid institute of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India under Tata Memorial Centre, has issued Advertisement No. ACTREC/ADVT.120/2026. The notice is for Scientific Assistant (CRI Labs) on an ad-hoc basis, initially for six months and extendable as per the Centre's requirement. The selection is through walk-in interview, so there is no separate online application form.

This role is for candidates who can support research laboratory work in areas such as cell culture, reagent preparation, DNA/RNA work, protein estimation and animal experimentation. The post is suitable for candidates who already have hands-on lab exposure and can report with complete certificates. ACTREC will count age and experience as on 19 June 2026.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Scientific Assistant (CRI Labs) - UR: 1 post
• Scientific Assistant (CRI Labs) - OBC: 1 post
• Total: 2 posts

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Qualification: You must have passed B.Sc. or B.Tech in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, Biophysics or a similar discipline.
• Marks: You need at least 50% marks from a government-recognised or accredited institution.
• Attempt condition: The degree should be passed in the first attempt.

Essential Experience

• Experience: You need at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Core lab skills: Hands-on experience is needed in any two areas such as mammalian cell culture, experimental techniques, reagent and gel preparation, DNA/RNA/protein work, or animal experimentation.
• Computer and lab support: Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, lab equipment use, inventory handling and research grant use are listed in the notice.
• Desirable: Experience with laboratory research animals will help.

Age Limit

• Maximum age is 30 years as on 19 June 2026.
• OBC candidates: Upper age relaxation of 3 years is applicable.

Salary

• Consolidated salary is Rs. 35,400 per month.
• The engagement is initially for six months.
• The notice says the engagement may be extended as per ACTREC requirement.
• No separate allowances are listed in the advertisement.

Selection Process (Interview Only)

Selection is through a walk-in interview at ACTREC. The notice does not mention a written exam.

1. Reporting: Report between 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM on 1 July 2026.
2. Document Verification: ACTREC will check bio-data, photo, identity proof, education proof, experience proof and category proof where applicable.
3. Interview: The interview will assess your fit for CRI Labs Scientific Assistant work.
4. Final Selection: Selected candidates will be engaged on an ad-hoc basis initially for six months.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your bio-data and keep one recent passport-size photograph ready.
2. Collect copies of Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, date of birth proof, education certificates and experience certificates.
3. If you are applying under OBC, carry the latest OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate in Government of India format.
4. Go to Paymaster Shodhika, Recruitment Cell, Room No. PS-330, ACTREC, Sector-22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410210.
5. Report within the fixed window of 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM on 1 July 2026.

No TA is paid for attending the interview, so plan your travel yourself. Reach early because the notice says reporting must be within the given time only.

Lab Skill Areas

ACTREC has clearly listed hands-on laboratory skills, so your bio-data should show where you have used them. Useful proof can include project work, lab employment, research assistant work, thesis work or experience certificates from recognised laboratories.

• Cell culture: Mammalian cell culture and maintenance of adherent or suspension cell lines.
• Experiment support: Planning and execution of experiments and common research techniques.
• Preparation work: Reagents, buffers, acrylamide gels and agarose gels.
• Molecular work: DNA extraction, RNA preparation and protein estimation.
• Animal work: Animal experimentation and animal handling, which is also desirable experience.

Documents to Carry

• Bio-data and photo: Carry updated bio-data and a recent passport-size photograph.
• Identity proof: Carry copies of Aadhaar Card and PAN Card.
• Age proof: Carry date of birth proof because age is counted as on 19 June 2026.
• Education and experience proof: Bring degree certificates, marks proof and experience certificates for the 2-year experience requirement.
• OBC proof: OBC candidates should carry the latest Non-Creamy Layer certificate in Government of India format.

The reporting window is short, from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Keep documents arranged before reaching ACTREC so verification does not delay your interview entry.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 19 June 2026
• Age and Experience Reference Date: 19 June 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 1 July 2026
• Reporting Time: 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
• Initial Engagement Duration: Six months

• Handle mammalian cell culture and maintain adherent or suspension cell lines
• Prepare reagents, buffers, acrylamide gels and agarose gels for lab work
• Assist with DNA extraction, RNA preparation and protein estimation tasks
• Support animal experimentation and animal handling where assigned
• Operate routine research laboratory equipment safely and correctly
• Keep lab inventory records and support proper use of research grant materials
• Prepare experiment notes, data sheets and basic MS Office documents for the lab team