The National Institute of Immunology (NII), an autonomous institution under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, based in New Delhi, has invited applications for the Research Associate-II position. There is a single vacancy for this project-based role under a DBT-funded project on crystal structures of antigen-antibody complexes, based in the Integrative Structural Biology Laboratory, and the position is for a temporary duration.
NII Research Associate II Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
14 Oct
Closed
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 14 Oct 2026
- Notification07 Oct
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed14 Oct
About NII Research Associate II Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Institute of Immunology
- Post Name
- Research Associate-II
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- One year of research experience
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 61,000/- per month plus 27% HRA (As per DST OM dated 26.06.2023)
- Tenure
- Six months
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate-II
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate-II | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Research Associate-II
PhD in Biological or Chemical Sciences, with one year of research experience with a good academic record. The candidate should have demonstrated aptitude through publications in peer reviewed journals.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Associate-II | PhD in Biological or Chemical Sciences, with one year of research experience with a good academic record. The candidate should have demonstrated aptitude through publications in peer reviewed journals. |
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications are screened and only shortlisted candidates are contacted by email after the last date of applications.
- 2Walk-In Interview
Conducted through online mode on 15 October 2026 for shortlisted candidates only; no TA/DA is paid.
Salary Structure
Rs. 61,000/- per month plus 27% HRA (As per DST OM dated 26.06.2023)
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application format given in the official notification
- 2Fill in the application form with all required details, indicating the date of passing examinations clearly
- 3Attach the necessary educational and experience documents and a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- 4Email the completed application to the Project Investigator at [email protected] on or before 14 October 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Prescribed application form
•Educational and experience documents for verification
•Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Important Details
- Applications will be accepted only through online mode (email).
- Application forms containing incomplete information and without a CV shall not be entertained.
- The date of passing the examinations must be indicated clearly in the application form.
- Only registered candidates will be interviewed.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- The position is project-based and temporary, for a duration of six months, funded by DBT.
Job Description
The RA-II will perform cloning, overexpression, purification, in-vitro studies and protein crystallization for structure determination.
Desirable Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who have hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: molecular biology, cell biology (bacterial and mammalian cell culture), protein biochemistry, crystallography and animal handling.
Project Investigator
Dr. G. Senthil Kumar, Staff Scientist-V, Integrative Structural Biology Laboratory (ISBL). Email ID for applications: [email protected]
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NII Research Associate-II position permanent?
No. It is a project-based temporary position for a duration of six months, funded by DBT.
How will shortlisted candidates be informed about the interview?
Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated through email with the date and online link for the interview after the last date of applications.
Will travel expenses be reimbursed for attending the interview?
No, no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
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