BRIC Institute of Life Sciences (BRIC ILS), an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is hiring Junior Research Fellows for its PhD programme. There are 17 positions spread across research projects in areas such as fungal pathogenesis, medical genetics, antimicrobial resistance and malaria biology. The fellowship is contractual and leads to a doctoral degree under the supervision of the institute's principal investigators.
BRIC ILS JRF Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 202638/2026
Total Vacancies
17
Last Date
09 Nov
22 days left
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Last date 09 Nov 2026 · 22 days left
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About BRIC ILS Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- BRIC Institute of Life Sciences
- Advertisement No.
- 38/2026
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Job Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Invites applications from Indian nationals)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid national competitive fellowship (CSIR/UGC-JRF, DBT-JRF, UGC-RGNF, ICMR-JRF or equivalent) for five years
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
17
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 17 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Educational Qualification and Fellowship
Candidates should have passed their M.Sc. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm. / M.V.Sc. / 4 yrs graduate program or equivalent qualification in Life Sciences and allied subjects (Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Biophysics / Chemistry / Microbiology) with at least 55% (without rounding off). Candidates awaiting final results may also apply; however, if selected, they have to produce their final mark sheet before joining. Candidates should have also qualified in CSIR/UGC-JRF, DBT-JRF, UGC-RGNF, ICMR-JRF, or any other nationally competitive fellowship offered by the Government of India for the PhD studies and having a valid fellowship for five years. If the original certificate of the fellowship is not available, the candidate must provide a photocopy of the original admit card and the particular result page highlighting their roll number, along with their application. Candidates with score sheets can also apply; however, they must submit their certificate at the time of the interview if shortlisted.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Educational Qualification and Fellowship | Candidates should have passed their M.Sc. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm. / M.V.Sc. / 4 yrs graduate program or equivalent qualification in Life Sciences and allied subjects (Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Biophysics / Chemistry / Microbiology) with at least 55% (without rounding off). Candidates awaiting final results may also apply; however, if selected, they have to produce their final mark sheet before joining. Candidates should have also qualified in CSIR/UGC-JRF, DBT-JRF, UGC-RGNF, ICMR-JRF, or any other nationally competitive fellowship offered by the Government of India for the PhD studies and having a valid fellowship for five years. If the original certificate of the fellowship is not available, the candidate must provide a photocopy of the original admit card and the particular result page highlighting their roll number, along with their application. Candidates with score sheets can also apply; however, they must submit their certificate at the time of the interview if shortlisted. |
Age Limit
Below 28 years as on 09-11-2026
Age Relaxation
Upper age limit relaxed up to 5 years for SC, ST, PwD and female applicants; 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants
Application Fee
All candidates except SC / ST / PwBD
Rs. 500
SC / ST / PwBD
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Screening of Applications
Shortlisting based on the criteria mentioned in the advertisement; if the number of applicants is high, additional criteria or cut-offs are applied to keep the shortlist reasonable.
- 2First Round Interview
Held online; results are displayed on the institute website on or before 20 November 2026.
- 3Final Round Interview
Held offline at BRIC-ILS, Bhubaneswar, where shortlisted candidates interact with the PIs of their laboratory of interest and give their choices; to and fro bus or rail fare by the shortest route limited to sleeper class is paid.
Salary Structure
Fellowship and other emoluments as per the guidelines of the funding agencies DST / DBT / CSIR / UGC / ICMR, revised from time to time
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official institute website at www.ils.res.in and open the online application link given under advertisement number 38/2026
- 2Fill in the online application form with accurate personal and educational details
- 3Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500 online through the payment link in the application form, unless you belong to the SC, ST or PwBD category
- 4Upload the required documents, including proof of the national competitive fellowship
- 5Submit the completed application online on or before 9 November 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Proof of national competitive fellowship (original certificate
•A photocopy of the original admit card and the result page highlighting the roll number)
Important Details
- Candidates who were offered a PhD position in the last selection process and did not join BRIC-ILS are not eligible to apply in the immediately following PhD advertisement, though they may apply for subsequent sessions.
- The joining date can be extended by up to one month if intimated before the expiry of the joining date in the offer letter; multiple extension requests are not entertained.
- Reservation criteria are applied as per Government of India rules and regulations.
- Incomplete applications, false or incorrect information, and non-possession of essential qualifications detected at any stage lead to disqualification.
Project-wise JRF Positions
1
Name of the PI: Dr. Narottam Acharya
Name of the Project: Genome Instability and Fungal Pathogenesis
Positions: 1
2
Name of the PI: Dr. Anshuman Dixit
Name of the Project: Development of thermostable proteins*
Positions: 1
3
Name of the PI: Dr. Gulam H Syed
Name of the Project: Molecular Determinants of Arbovirus Pathogenesis and Replication
Positions: 2
4
Name of the PI: Dr. Mamoni Dash
Name of the Project: Extracellular Vesicles as Biomaterials
Positions: 1
5
Name of the PI: Dr. Namisha Sharma
Name of the Project: Role of non-coding RNAs in plant pathogen interaction
Positions: 1
6
Name of the PI: Dr. P. V. Ramchander
Name of the Project: Human / Medical Genetics
Positions: 2
7
Name of the PI: Dr. Punit Prasad
Name of the Project: 1. Epigenetics of AML & 2. Multi-omics approach to understand relapse biology in AML*
Positions: 2
8
Name of the PI: Dr. Seema Pradhan
Name of the Project: Abiotic stress response in mung bean
Positions: 1
9
Name of the PI: Dr. Sunil K Raghav
Name of the Project: Multi-omics to identify prognosis markers in Systemic Lupus Erythemosus and Tuberculosis
Positions: 2
10
Name of the PI: Dr. Tushar K. Beuria
Name of the Project: Bacterial Division and Antimicrobial Resistance
Positions: 1
11
Name of the PI: Dr. V. Arun Nagaraj
Name of the Project: Plasmodium Biology - Host-parasite interactions, vector transmission and disease pathogenesis
Positions: 3
| Sl No | Name of the PI | Name of the Project | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Narottam Acharya | Genome Instability and Fungal Pathogenesis | 1 |
| 2 | Dr. Anshuman Dixit | Development of thermostable proteins* | 1 |
| 3 | Dr. Gulam H Syed | Molecular Determinants of Arbovirus Pathogenesis and Replication | 2 |
| 4 | Dr. Mamoni Dash | Extracellular Vesicles as Biomaterials | 1 |
| 5 | Dr. Namisha Sharma | Role of non-coding RNAs in plant pathogen interaction | 1 |
| 6 | Dr. P. V. Ramchander | Human / Medical Genetics | 2 |
| 7 | Dr. Punit Prasad | 1. Epigenetics of AML & 2. Multi-omics approach to understand relapse biology in AML* | 2 |
| 8 | Dr. Seema Pradhan | Abiotic stress response in mung bean | 1 |
| 9 | Dr. Sunil K Raghav | Multi-omics to identify prognosis markers in Systemic Lupus Erythemosus and Tuberculosis | 2 |
| 10 | Dr. Tushar K. Beuria | Bacterial Division and Antimicrobial Resistance | 1 |
| 11 | Dr. V. Arun Nagaraj | Plasmodium Biology - Host-parasite interactions, vector transmission and disease pathogenesis | 3 |
Preferred Experience
Experience with bioinformatics and computational biology will be preferred for the projects marked with an asterisk (Dr. Anshuman Dixit and Dr. Punit Prasad).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates awaiting their final results apply for BRIC ILS JRF Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Candidates awaiting final results may apply, but if selected they must produce their final mark sheet before joining.
Is a national fellowship compulsory for these JRF positions?
Yes. Candidates must have qualified in CSIR/UGC-JRF, DBT-JRF, UGC-RGNF, ICMR-JRF or another nationally competitive Government of India fellowship for PhD studies, with a valid fellowship for five years.
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