NII SRF JRF Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NII is hiring 1 Senior Research Fellow/Junior Research Fellow (Project) for a DBT-funded research project. If you have M.Sc. or M.Tech. in life sciences, and meet the NET/GATE or research experience rules for the level, you can apply by email before 23 June 2026. Salary is Rs. 37,000 per month for JRF or Rs. 42,000 per month for SRF, plus 27% HRA.

The project studies the link between early life double burden of malnutrition and noncommunicable disease risk in adolescence. The post is contract-based and is tenable up to 09 October 2026 or for the approved project period, whichever is shorter.

National Institute of Immunology SRF/JRF Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Immunology (NII) has released a direct PDF notice for one SRF/JRF project position under a DBT-funded project led by Dr. Arnab Mukhopadhyay. The role is for lab-based life sciences research and needs hands-on skills in cell culture, molecular biology, and microbiology. There is no written exam mentioned; shortlisted applicants will be called for interview in offline or online mode.

This is a good fit if you want project research exposure in molecular biology, RNA work, qRT-PCR, western blotting, microbiology, RNA-seq, or metabolomics. The application has to be sent by email in the prescribed format with your CV and supporting details. The project investigator email given in the notice is apply.project.nii@gmail.com.

The project title is Understanding the association and underlying mechanisms of early life double burden of malnutrition and noncommunicable disease risk in adolescence. Since the project is time-bound, the selected person will work on contract for one year or for the project duration, whichever is shorter at a time.

The notice asks applicants to clearly state experimental expertise and list publications in the CV. It also asks for the names of three referees, so prepare those details before sending the email application.

Who Can Apply?

For Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

• Qualification: You need M.Sc. or M.Tech. in any area of life sciences with a good academic record.
• NET/GATE: M.Sc. candidates must have cleared a national level eligibility test such as NET or GATE.
• Dissertation: JRF candidates must have completed at least a 6-month dissertation project during M.Sc., and this should be clearly stated in the CV.

For Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

• Experience: You need at least 2 years of research experience in laboratory settings.
• Research history: If you earlier worked as PA, JRF, or in a similar role, include a short description of the work and techniques used.

Required Lab Skills

• Required: Hands-on experience in cell culture, molecular biology, RNA isolation, quantitative real-time PCR, western blotting, and microbiology.
• Preferred: Data analytics skills such as RNA-seq and metabolomics analysis.
• CV detail: Your CV should explain experimental expertise, dissertation work, previous project work, and techniques used.

Salary

• JRF: Rs. 37,000 per month plus 27% HRA.
• SRF: Rs. 42,000 per month plus 27% HRA.
• The selected person will get consolidated project pay as per Institute rules, depending on qualification and experience.
• Housing: NII clearly states that no hostel or housing facility will be provided.
• Contract condition: The appointment is tied to the sponsored project and does not continue beyond the approved project terms.

Application Fee

• Other candidates: Rs. 100 by Demand Draft or digital payment such as UPI, Paytm, or PhonePe into the specified NII account.
• Women / SC / ST / PH candidates: No fee, subject to documentary proof.
• The fee proof is required at the interview stage as per the notice.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The notice mentions interview-based selection for shortlisted applicants:

1. Application Screening: NII will check the prescribed application format, CV, qualification, experience, and project fit.
2. Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be called for interview in offline or online mode.
3. Certificate Check: Shortlisted applicants must submit attested copies of certificates and documentary proof when asked.

NII will not pay TA/DA for attending the interview if you are called. The notice also says incomplete applications will not be considered, so the prescribed format and CV details matter.

How to Apply

1. Prepare the application in the prescribed format given in the PDF notice.
2. Attach your complete CV with experimental expertise, publications, and names of three referees.
3. Clearly mention the name of the DBT project in your email application.
4. Email the application to apply.project.nii@gmail.com.
5. Send the application before 23 June 2026.
6. Keep category proof, certificates, and fee/exemption proof ready for the interview stage.
7. Make sure your application includes date of birth, category, address, email, mobile number, past experience, NET/GATE details, OCI status if applicable, and academic qualifications.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 09 June 2026
• Application Start: 09 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 23 June 2026
• Project Tenable Up To: 09 October 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Handle cell culture and molecular biology experiments for the DBT-funded project
• Prepare RNA isolation, quantitative real-time PCR, and western blotting work as needed
• Work on microbiology-related laboratory tasks linked to the project
• Keep clear records of experimental methods, results, and sample details
• Assist the project investigator with data analysis and research reporting
• Manage CV-supported technique documentation for project review and interview discussion
• Follow laboratory safety rules and project timelines during the contract period