RCB Project Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026

RCB is hiring 1 Project Research Associate-I for a plant biology research project at Faridabad. If you have a PhD in Life Sciences, Plant Biology, Plant-Pathogen Interactions, Biochemistry or Biotechnology, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 18 June 2026, 5:00 PM. Age limit is up to 35 years, and the salary is Rs. 58,000 per month plus 24% HRA.

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

Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) has released Advt. No. 14/Project/2026/HR for one Project Research Associate-I position under a plant stress and signalling research project. The project studies inositol polyphosphate roles in crosstalk modulation for biotic and abiotic stress adaptation, with a focus on improving plant defence response and nutritional uptake. This is a project-linked research post, initially for one year and extendable up to the project duration ending on 30 July 2027.

The work will be under Dr. Saikat Bhattacharjee, Associate Professor, RCB. This role is suitable for PhD candidates who are comfortable with molecular biology, plant-pathogen interaction studies, protein purification and protein-protein interaction assays.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Qualification: You must have a PhD in Life Sciences, Plant Biology, Plant-Pathogen Interactions, Biochemistry or Biotechnology.
• Project fit: Your research background should connect with plant biology, stress response, molecular biology or biotechnology.

Desirable Experience

• Molecular biology: Hands-on work with DNA and RNA isolation, routine PCRs, cloning and protein purification will help.
• Protein studies: Experience in protein purification from plant and bacterial samples is desirable.
• Interaction assays: In vitro and in vivo protein-protein interaction assay experience is useful for this project.
• Proteomics: Prior proteomics work related to plant-pathogen interactions will be an added advantage.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years.
• The notification does not mention a separate minimum age or category-wise age relaxation for this project post.

Salary

• Monthly emoluments: Rs. 58,000 per month.
• HRA: 24% HRA is payable in addition to the monthly amount.
• Approximate monthly gross amount with HRA: Rs. 71,920.
• The post is initially for one year and may be extended up to the project duration based on project needs and performance.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
• You should apply only through the official online form linked by RCB.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

RCB will select the Project Research Associate-I through shortlisting and online interview. The notification does not mention any written exam.

1. Application screening: RCB will check your PhD qualification, research area, CV, publications and referee details.
2. Shortlist by email: Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email.
3. Online interview: The online interview is scheduled for 24 June 2026 at 10:30 AM.
4. Document verification: PhD award certificate, CV, manuscripts and referee details may be checked before final selection.

How to Apply

1. Open the official RCB application form at forms.gle.
2. Fill in your personal, academic and research details for Advt. No. 14/Project/2026/HR.
3. Upload your PhD award certificate.
4. Upload your detailed CV and soft copies of published manuscripts.
5. Add the names, contact numbers and recommendations of at least 2 referees from your PhD or post-doctoral tenure.
6. Submit the form before 18 June 2026, 5:00 PM.
7. For project-related queries, you can contact the PI at saikat@rcb.res.in.

Important Dates

• Application Start: To be announced
• Last Date to Apply Online: 18 June 2026, 5:00 PM
• Online Interview Date: 24 June 2026, 10:30 AM
• Project Duration: Initially 1 year, extendable up to 30 July 2027

• Work on inositol polyphosphate signalling in plant stress adaptation and defence response
• Carry out DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, cloning and related molecular biology experiments
• Perform protein purification from plant and bacterial samples
• Support in vitro and in vivo protein-protein interaction studies
• Contribute to proteomics-related work connected with plant-pathogen interactions
• Maintain research records, analyse results and prepare updates for the Principal Investigator
• Follow RCB project rules, safety practices and reporting timelines