NII Project Research Scientist-I Recruitment 2026

About This Job

BRIC-National Institute of Immunology (NII) has released notification for 1 Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) post in New Delhi. Candidates with a First-Class M.Sc and qualified NET or a PhD in Biological Sciences can apply via email. Last date to apply is 02 April 2026. Monthly salary is Rs. 56,000 plus 30% HRA.

NII Project Research Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The BRIC-National Institute of Immunology (NII), located on Aruna Asaf Ali Marg in New Delhi, is an autonomous research institute funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). This position is for an ICMR-funded research project on Chikungunya virus vaccine development, under the supervision of Dr. Soumen Basak (Staff Scientist-VII). The contract runs for up to one year at a time, with the project tenable till January 2028. If you hold a postgraduate degree in life sciences with strong research credentials, this is a solid opportunity to work on cutting-edge virology and immunology research.

Who Can Apply?

Option 1 — First-Class M.Sc with NET:

• You need a First-Class M.Sc degree in any field of Science
• You must have cleared a national-level eligibility test such as CSIR-NET, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, or an equivalent exam

Option 2 — Second-Class M.Sc with NET + Experience/PhD:

• You need a Second-Class M.Sc degree along with a qualified NET (CSIR, DBT, ICMR, or equivalent)
• Additionally, you must have at least 3 years of research experience in a reputed institute, OR a PhD degree

Publication Requirement (Mandatory for All):

• You must have at least 2 publications in an internationally reputed journal

Required Skills:

• Basic expertise in biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology techniques is mandatory

Desirable Knowledge:

• Experience in cell signalling and viral immunology will give you an advantage

Salary

• You will receive a consolidated salary of Rs. 56,000 per month
• Additionally, you will get 30% House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per ICMR funding agency norms
• Your total monthly take-home will be approximately Rs. 72,800 (salary + HRA)

Application Fee

• General / OBC: Rs. 100 (payable via Demand Draft on Canara Bank or Indian Bank, or through UPI/Paytm/PhonePe)
• SC / ST / PH / Women: No fee (exempted, subject to documentary proof at the time of interview)
• Note: The fee is collected at the time of interview, not when you send the email application

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Shortlisting: The Project Investigator will shortlist candidates based on their qualifications, research experience, and publications. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next round.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will attend an interview, which may be conducted in offline or online mode. You will need to bring attested copies of all your certificates and pay the application fee at this stage.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your application in the prescribed format given in the official notification PDF.
2. Attach your complete Curriculum Vitae with details of your experimental expertise, list of publications, and names of three referees.
3. Clearly mention the project name in your email: "Structure-guided engineering of a viroporin-defective Chikungunya virus strain as a live-attenuated vaccine candidate."
4. Include your complete CV, email ID, fax numbers, and telephone numbers.
5. Send your application by email to the Project Investigator at systems.immunology.lab@gmail.com.
6. Make sure your email reaches before 02 April 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 18 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply (Email): 02 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (only for shortlisted candidates)

• Conduct experiments related to Chikungunya virus vaccine development under the ICMR-funded project
• Perform biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology techniques as part of daily research work
• Assist the Principal Investigator in designing and executing research protocols
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and prepare research reports
• Analyse experimental data and contribute to writing research papers for publication
• Handle cell culture work and maintain laboratory reagents and equipment
• Present research findings at lab meetings and scientific conferences when required