ACTREC Scientific Officer E Recruitment 2026

About This Job

ACTREC, the research wing of Tata Memorial Centre, is hiring for 1 Scientific Officer E post in Translational Cancer Research at Navi Mumbai. If you have a Ph.D in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or Cancer Biology plus at least 4 years of post-Ph.D research experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 19 June 2026. The starting pay is Rs. 78,800 per month (Pay Level 12) plus allowances.

ACTREC Scientific Officer E Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) is the R&D wing of Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), an autonomous Grant-in-Aid institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. ACTREC has released advertisement No. ACTREC/ADVT/A-04/2026 for an independent faculty position as Scientific Officer E in the area of Translational Cancer Research. This is a permanent research role with lab space and startup funds provided to help you run your own research program.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• You must have a Ph.D in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology or an equivalent discipline from a recognised university.

Experience

• You need a minimum of 4 years of research experience after your Ph.D in the relevant area, backed by strong publications.
• You should have a record of independent research, shown by papers as first and corresponding author in peer-reviewed international journals in tumour cell biology and translational cancer research.
• You must have hands-on experience with advanced cancer model systems like Patient-Derived Organoids (PDOs) and Patient-Derived Xenografts (PDXs).
• Experience with rare, aggressive or therapy-resistant cancers is essential.
• Strong knowledge of cell and molecular biology, cancer signalling pathways, drug response assays and therapeutic vulnerabilities is needed.

Other Requirements

• Indian citizens, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card holders and foreign nationals who meet the qualification and experience conditions can all apply.
• You must have a valid email ID and mobile number, kept active throughout the recruitment.
• You need to list three referees who have been linked to your training or supervision.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 45 years (as on 19 June 2026).
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST get 5 years, OBC get 3 years, PwD get 10 years (with extra relaxation for reserved PwD), and Ex-servicemen get length of service plus 3 years.
• TMC staff: Tata Memorial Centre employees, including those on temporary, project or contract basis, get up to 5 years relaxation.
• Age relaxation for reserved categories applies only if the post is reserved for that category. This post is Unreserved (UR).

Salary

• Initial pay: Rs. 78,800 per month under Pay Level 12, Cell 1 of the 7th Pay Commission matrix.
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per TMC rules.
• Extra benefits include institutional financial support for national and international conferences (after probation), medical facility, residential accommodation (subject to availability), and retirement benefits with pension.
• The selected candidate also gets laboratory space and startup funds to set up independent research.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 300
• SC / ST / Female candidates / Persons with Disabilities / Ex-servicemen: No fee
• Payment mode: Online using Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or Net Banking.
• The fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on your research record, presentation and interview:

1. Online Application Screening: ACTREC first screens applications based on your qualifications, experience, publications and the research proposal you submit.
2. Open Presentation: Eligible candidates are invited to give an open research presentation.
3. Final Interview: Shortlisted candidates attend a final interview and a meeting with individual faculty members.
4. Document Verification: You must bring original documents plus one set of photocopies (date of birth, qualification, experience certificates, caste/EWS/disability certificates where applicable).

ACTREC can fix a minimum eligibility benchmark and restrict the number of candidates called for interview. Just meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call.

How to Apply

1. Go to the ACTREC careers portal at actrec.gov.in.
2. Open the online application form and register yourself.
3. Fill in your details and upload your CV, a brief research proposal (max 3 pages) on Translational Cancer Research, and reprints of your key publications.
4. Upload the other required documents and your photo.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 300 online (if applicable).
6. Submit the form before 19 June 2026, 5:30 PM.

Submission of the online application is mandatory. Incomplete or non-submitted applications will be rejected. For any queries, email query.jobs@actrec.gov.in (no phone calls).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 May 2026
• Application Start: 22 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 19 June 2026 (up to 5:30 PM)
• Presentation & Interview Date: To be announced

• Lead independent research on Patient-Derived Organoids (PDOs) and Patient-Derived Xenografts (PDXs) for translational cancer research
• Provide scientific oversight to patient-derived model system facilities, including PDO and PDX platforms
• Run research projects focused on rare and aggressive cancers, with a focus on clinical relevance and therapy resistance
• Guide and supervise PhD students registered under HBNI and other academic programs
• Teach and propose new courses in the graduate program
• Support ACTREC core research facilities and take part in institutional scientific activities
• Collaborate with clinicians and researchers across Tata Memorial Centre for bench-to-bedside research
• Attract competitive research funding from national and international grant agencies