ACTREC Scientific Officer E Recruitment 2026

Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) is hiring 2 Scientific Officer E (Cancer Biology) posts at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. You need a Ph.D. or M.D. and Ph.D. with the required post-qualification research experience. The online application deadline has been extended to 03 July 2026 up to 05:30 PM IST. Initial pay is Rs. 78,800 in Level-12, Cell-1 plus applicable allowances.

ACTREC Scientific Officer E Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Tata Memorial Centre - ACTREC has issued Advertisement No. ACTREC/ADVT/A-05/2026 for a faculty position as Scientific Officer E in Cancer Biology. ACTREC is the R&D wing of Tata Memorial Centre and works under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. The corrigendum dated 18 June 2026 changes only the application deadline; eligibility criteria and other terms remain unchanged.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Scientific Officer E (Cancer Biology): 2 UR posts

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a Ph.D. or M.D. and Ph.D.
• Experience: You need 4 years post-Ph.D. experience, or 1 year post-M.D. and Ph.D. experience, in a relevant research area.
• Research record: Your work should be supported by excellent publications in the relevant field.
• Research area: The notification invites candidates working in cancer biology, including cellular and animal models, cancer mechanobiology, protein biochemistry, cellular therapies for cancer, and in vivo imaging of tumors.
• Documents: You must submit a CV, supporting documents in the prescribed format, three reference letters, and a brief cancer biology research proposal of up to three pages.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 45 years.
• Reference date unchanged: The corrigendum states that age and experience will be reckoned as on 19 June 2026.
• Relaxation: Age relaxation is available as per Government of India instructions for eligible categories such as SC, ST, OBC, PWD, ex-servicemen, and eligible TMC employees, as stated in the advertisement.

Salary

• Initial pay: Rs. 78,800 under Level-12, Cell-1.
• Allowances: DA, HRA, TA and other applicable allowances as per TMC rules.
• Other benefits mentioned include medical facility, residential accommodation subject to availability, institutional support for eligible academic participation, and retirement benefits as per applicable rules.

Application Fee

• Application fee: Rs. 300, payable online through debit card, credit card, UPI, net banking, or similar online mode.
• No fee: SC, ST, female candidates, persons with disabilities, and ex-servicemen applying for the first civil post after service are exempted.
• The fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

1. Initial screening: ACTREC will screen online applications using the details submitted by candidates.
2. Shortlisting: The list of shortlisted candidates will be published on the ACTREC website.
3. Open presentation: Eligible candidates may be invited to make an open presentation.
4. Final interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for final interview and interaction with faculty members.
5. Document verification: Candidates called for interview must carry original documents and one set of photocopies for date of birth, qualification, experience, caste, disability and other claimed details.

How to Apply

1. Go to the ACTREC website at actrec.gov.in and open Advertisement No. ACTREC/ADVT/A-05/2026.
2. Use the official online application link provided for the advertisement.
3. Fill in the online form and upload the required documents.
4. Submit the application before the revised deadline: 03 July 2026 up to 05:30 PM IST.
5. Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active because ACTREC will send recruitment updates through them.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 22 May 2026
• Original Last Date: 19 June 2026 up to 05:30 PM IST
• Corrigendum Date: 18 June 2026
• Revised Last Date: 03 July 2026 up to 05:30 PM IST
• Age and Experience Reckoning Date: 19 June 2026

• Lead an independent research program in cancer biology at ACTREC
• Develop cellular and animal models that reflect Indian cancer patients
• Investigate the mechanisms behind the hallmarks of cancer
• Publish research findings in reputed scientific journals
• Apply for research grants and manage lab funding
• Guide and mentor PhD students and junior researchers
• Collaborate with oncologists and other faculty across TMC units