JMI ICMR Project Staff Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is hiring 3 project staff for an ICMR-funded research project in the Department of Environmental Science. The posts are Project Research Scientist-I, Project Technical Support-III, and Project Technical Support-II. You can apply by email with a single PDF containing your cover letter, application form, CV, and supporting documents. The last date is 10 June 2026, and salary ranges from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 56,000 per month plus HRA.

Jamia Millia Islamia ICMR Project Staff Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Jamia Millia Islamia, a Central University in New Delhi, has released a project vacancy notice for the research project titled Deciphering the Role of Oral Microbiota and Genetic Polymorphisms in the Prognosis and Pathogenesis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the North-Western Plain Zone of India. The project is funded by ICMR and has a duration of 3 years or until project completion. No written exam is mentioned; shortlisted applicants will be called for interview.

These posts are temporary and project-based. The notification says the appointment can be ended with one month's notice, and the selected person cannot claim regular appointment at the university. If you are applying, prepare your documents carefully because incomplete applications or applications without supporting documents will not be accepted.

Project focus: The work is linked to oral squamous cell carcinoma and may involve lab methods, biological samples, molecular biology techniques, and research data. If you have experience with PCR, qRT-PCR, RNA/DNA isolation, protein analysis, sample processing, or biosafety practices, highlight it clearly in your CV and cover letter.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)

• Qualification: First Class postgraduate degree, including integrated PG degree, in Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Zoology, Biotechnology, Biosciences, or any field of Life Sciences.
• Desirable skills: Hands-on work in PCR, qRT-PCR, RNA/DNA isolation, protein analysis, Western blot, ELISA, experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation.

Project Technical Support-III

• Qualification option 1: Three-year graduate degree in a relevant subject or field with 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Qualification option 2: Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject or field.
• Desirable skills: Laboratory techniques, sample processing, and handling research data.

Project Technical Support-II

• Qualification option 1: 12th in Science with Diploma in MLT, DMLT, Engineering, or equivalent, plus 5 years experience in the relevant subject or field.
• Qualification option 2: Three-year graduate degree in a relevant subject or field with 2 years experience.
• Desirable skills: Basic laboratory techniques, reagent preparation, biosafety practices, sterilization, centrifuge, micropipettes, biosafety cabinet, incubator, SOPs, logs, and inventory work.

Age Limit

• Project Research Scientist-I: Upper age limit is 35 years.
• Project Technical Support-III: Upper age limit is 35 years.
• Project Technical Support-II: Upper age limit is 30 years.
• Age relaxation: As per ICMR or University rules.

Salary

• Project Research Scientist-I: Rs. 56,000 per month + HRA.
• Project Technical Support-III: Rs. 28,000 per month + HRA.
• Project Technical Support-II: Rs. 20,000 per month + HRA.
• The salary is project-based and follows the amounts listed in the ICMR-funded project notice.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notice.
• You only need to send the single PDF application by email before the deadline.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection will be handled through shortlisting and interview as per the notification.

1. Application Scrutiny: JMI will check whether the application is complete and whether supporting documents are attached.
2. Shortlisting: Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interview.
3. Interview: The interview will assess your qualification, lab skills, research experience, and fit for the project.
4. Document Verification: You must present original certificates at the time of interview.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Canvassing or misrepresentation can lead to disqualification.

How to Apply

1. Prepare a cover letter for the post you want to apply for.
2. Fill the application form given with the official notification.
3. Update your CV with education, experience, technical skills, and project work.
4. Attach all supporting documents in the same file.
5. Combine everything into one PDF file.
6. Email the single PDF to rsingh5@jmi.ac.in before 10 June 2026.

Documents to include: cover letter, filled application form, CV, education certificates, experience certificates where applicable, and other supporting documents. The notice asks for a single combined PDF, so do not send documents as many separate attachments.

Important: Applications will be accepted only by email in the prescribed format. Do not send incomplete files, and keep your original certificates ready for the interview.

Important Dates

• Date of Advertisement: 25 May 2026
• Application Start: 25 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 10 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced for shortlisted applicants

• Conduct project work related to oral microbiota, genetic polymorphisms, and oral cancer research
• Handle laboratory techniques such as PCR, qRT-PCR, RNA/DNA isolation, and protein analysis where assigned
• Process biological samples and follow biosafety practices inside the laboratory
• Prepare reagents, use lab equipment, and maintain SOPs, logs, and inventory records
• Collect, organise, and analyse research data for the ICMR-funded project
• Maintain accurate documentation for experiments, sample handling, and project progress
• Assist the Principal Investigator with reports, data interpretation, and project coordination
• Follow university and ICMR rules during temporary project appointment