ILBS Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

About This Job

ILBS is hiring 1 Senior Research Fellow on contract for a Ministry of AYUSH funded research project in New Delhi. You need NET/GATE or another national eligibility test plus a relevant postgraduate degree to apply. The walk-in interview is on 03 June 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at ILBS, Vasant Kunj. Salary is Rs. 35,000 + 24% HRA, making the total Rs. 43,400 per month, and the age limit is 35 years.

Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences SRF Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), an autonomous society under the Government of NCT of Delhi, has released a walk-in interview notice for the post of Senior Research Fellow. The post is for the project Evaluation of hepatoprotective efficacy and underlying molecular mechanism of Ayurvedic formulations in experimental animal models of non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases: A translational approach. The project is funded by the Ministry of AYUSH and is handled under Co-PI Dr. Dinesh Mani Tripathi, Associate Professor.

This is a contractual research role for 1 year or until the project is completed, whichever happens earlier. The work is research-heavy and includes animal model handling, molecular investigations, cell culture, and analysis of natural or Ayurvedic compounds. If you already work in pharmacology, biomedical science, life science, physiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, animal studies, or cell culture, this notice is worth checking carefully.

The job description is detailed, so you should be ready to explain your laboratory research experience during the interview. The notice specifically mentions handling mice and rats, in vivo toxicity and efficacy analysis, biological sample handling, molecular investigations, primary hepatic cells, organoids, and pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic analysis. This makes the post more suitable for candidates who have worked in pre-clinical research, pharmacology labs, animal facilities, or molecular biology projects.

Who Can Apply?

Mandatory Test Requirement

• NET/GATE requirement: NET, GATE, or any national eligibility test qualification is mandatory.

Educational Qualification

• Pharmacology route: Post Graduate degree in Pharmacology such as M.Pharm or M.S Pharm.
• Science route: M.Sc in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or another relevant discipline from a recognised institution.
• Experience for M.Sc route: You need 2 years of research experience if applying through the M.Sc science route.
• Preferred profile: Post Graduate in Pharmacology with at least 60% marks.
• Preferred experience: Experience in Physiology, Pharmacology, and in vivo studies will be preferred.
• Project match: Experience with animal models, cell culture, hepatic cells, organoids, natural compounds, or Ayurvedic formulation studies can support your interview.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years.
• The notification does not mention a separate age reference date.
• Category-wise age relaxation is not mentioned in the notice.

Salary

• Basic fellowship amount: Rs. 35,000 per month.
• HRA: 24%.
• Total monthly amount: Rs. 43,400 per month.
• The post is project-based and contractual for 1 year or till project completion, whichever is earlier.
• The funding agency named in the notice is the Ministry of AYUSH.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection will be through a walk-in interview at ILBS. The notification does not mention any written exam for the Senior Research Fellow post.

1. Reporting: Attend the walk-in interview on 03 June 2026 during the 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM time window.
2. Document Check: Carry your CV and documents proving qualification, NET/GATE or national eligibility test, experience, age, and identity.
3. Interview: The panel may discuss your research experience in animal models, biological samples, molecular work, cell culture, pharmacology, and Ayurvedic compound analysis.
4. Project Fit Review: Be ready to explain your work in pre-clinical studies, in vivo studies, cell culture, or data analysis if you have done it.
5. Final Selection: Selection will depend on your eligibility, documents, research fit, and interview performance.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your updated CV with qualification, NET/GATE details, research experience, publications or project work if any.
2. Collect original and photocopy proof of your postgraduate degree, national eligibility test qualification, age proof, identity proof, and experience certificates.
3. Keep documents showing 2 years of research experience ready if you are applying through the M.Sc route.
4. Add proof of animal model, cell culture, pharmacology, physiology, molecular biology, or in vivo study experience if available.
5. Reach First Floor MCM Classroom, Vivarium Block, ILBS, D-1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070.
6. Attend the walk-in interview on 03 June 2026 between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
7. For queries, the notice gives the Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine phone number 011-46300000 Ext. 24243.

Documents to Carry

• Updated CV with education, project, and research experience details.
• NET/GATE or national eligibility test proof, because this is mandatory.
• Postgraduate degree and marksheet for the relevant subject.
• Research experience certificates, especially for M.Sc candidates.
• Identity and age proof for document checking at the venue.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 May 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 03 June 2026
• Interview Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Project Duration: 1 year or till project completion, whichever is earlier
• Interview Venue: First Floor MCM Classroom, Vivarium Block, ILBS, D-1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070

• Handle small laboratory animals such as mice and rats for pre-clinical research work
• Assist in developing animal models for toxicity and efficacy studies
• Process biological samples for molecular investigations
• Work on in vitro cell culture, including primary hepatic cells and organoids
• Support pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic analysis of natural and Ayurvedic compounds
• Prepare research data, analysis notes, project reports, and manuscript inputs
• Follow ILBS laboratory safety, animal handling, and research documentation rules