- Recruitment drive for 1 contractual Research Associate-1 position at ICGEB.
- Opportunity for candidates with advanced degrees in life sciences or engineering.
- Mandatory experience in handling algal strains and knowledge of omics biology/photobioreactors.
- Contract-based employment with fixed tenure as per ICGEB terms.
- Based at ICGEB's New Delhi center (P.O. Box 10501, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110067).
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🎓 M.Tech
🎓 M.E.
🎓 MDS
🎓 MD
🎓 MS
🎓 Ph.D.
Research Associate-1 Recruitment 2026
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
New Delhi (ICGEB Center)
Apply Deadline
10 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | M.Tech (mtech), M.E. (me), MDS (mds), MD (md), MS (ms), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | As per ICGEB norms for contractual Research Associate positions. |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - 3 years of research, teaching, and industrial experience (for ME/M.Tech candidates). - Experience in handling algal strains is mandatory. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree in relevant fields.
- OR 3 years of research, teaching, and industrial experience after ME/M.Tech with at least one peer-reviewed research paper.
- Mandatory experience in handling algal strains.
- Knowledge of omics biology and photobioreactors is required.
- OR 3 years of research, teaching, and industrial experience after ME/M.Tech with at least one peer-reviewed research paper.
- Mandatory experience in handling algal strains.
- Knowledge of omics biology and photobioreactors is required.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection based on application review and shortlisting.
- Candidates will be evaluated on qualifications, experience, and research contributions.
- No written examination or interview mentioned in the notification.
- Candidates will be evaluated on qualifications, experience, and research contributions.
- No written examination or interview mentioned in the notification.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
📂 Required Documents
- Self-attested copies of educational certificates.
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Proof of identity (ID proof).
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Research publications (if any).
- Bio-data/resume with complete personal and professional details.
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Proof of identity (ID proof).
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Research publications (if any).
- Bio-data/resume with complete personal and professional details.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the ICGEB Research Associate-1 recruitment?
The last date to submit your application via email for the ICGEB Research Associate-1 position is 10-08-2026. It is advisable to send your application well in advance of this deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.
Q.
What is the educational qualification required for the Research Associate-1 post?
Candidates must possess a Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree. Alternatively, 3 years of research, teaching, and industrial experience after an ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in a peer-reviewed journal is also accepted.
Q.
Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
No, there is no application fee mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) for this recruitment drive. Candidates can apply without paying any fee.
Q.
How will candidates be selected for the Research Associate-1 position?
The selection process for the Research Associate-1 post primarily involves an application review. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their submitted applications and qualifications.
Q.
What is the mode of application for the ICGEB Research Associate-1 job?
The application process for this recruitment is through email. Candidates need to prepare their application and send it to the official email address provided by ICGEB.