RCB Project Associate-II Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is hiring 1 Project Associate-II for a DBT-Indo Swedish Programme research project on rice cultivation. If you have M.Sc. or M.Tech in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Agricultural Biotechnology and a national-level test such as CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or DBT, you can apply online. The last date is 24 June 2026, 5:00 PM. Salary is Rs. 35,000 per month plus 27% HRA, and the upper age limit is below 30 years.

Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) Project Associate-II Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

RCB has released Advt. No. 15/Project/2026/HR for a Project Associate-II position under the project Integrated cell wall biochemistry-based strategy for promoting the resilience and circularity of rice cultivation. The project is under the DBT-Indo Swedish Programme and the engagement is for one year. Selection is through an online interview, so there is no written exam mentioned in the notice.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• Qualification: You need M.Sc. or M.Tech in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Agricultural Biotechnology.
• National-level test: You must have qualified a national-level examination or eligibility test such as CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or DBT.
• Project fit: The work is connected to rice cultivation, plant resilience, and cell wall biochemistry.

Preferred Profile

• Research experience: At least 1 year of research experience on plant systems will be preferred.
• Technical skills: Practical knowledge of plant molecular biology and biochemistry techniques is desired.
• Work style: The notice prefers someone who is hardworking, can work in a team, and has good interpersonal skills.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: below 30 years.
• No separate age relaxation details are mentioned in the notification.

Salary

• Monthly salary: Rs. 35,000 per month.
• Allowance: 27% HRA is payable in addition to the monthly salary.
• The post is linked to the project and is not a regular permanent appointment.

Selection Process (Online Interview)

The selection process is simple and based on shortlisting plus online interview.

1. Online Application: Apply through the official Google Form link given in the RCB notification before 24 June 2026, 5:00 PM.
2. Shortlisting by Email: Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 26 June 2026 through email.
3. Online Interview: The interview will be held at 10:00 AM on 30 June 2026.

No written exam is mentioned in the notification. Keep your academic certificates ready because the application requires certificate upload.

How to Apply

1. Open the official application form linked in the RCB PDF at forms.gle.
2. Fill in your personal, academic, and research experience details carefully.
3. Upload your academic certificates with the form.
4. Submit the online form before 24 June 2026, 5:00 PM.
5. Check your email on or before 26 June 2026 for interview shortlisting information.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply Online: 24 June 2026, 5:00 PM
• Shortlist Email Date: By 26 June 2026
• Online Interview Date: 30 June 2026 at 10:00 AM

• Handle plant molecular biology and biochemistry experiments for the rice resilience project
• Prepare samples, buffers, reagents, and lab records for project work
• Assist the project team with plant system experiments and data collection
• Maintain accurate records of observations, results, and laboratory materials
• Work with the Co-Principal Investigator and research team on planned experiments
• Follow biosafety, laboratory, and project reporting requirements