BRIC NIAB Scientist D Scientist C Recruitment 2026

BRIC-NIAB Scientist-D / Scientist-C Recruitment 2026 — 5 posts

The BRIC–National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, an autonomous institute under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, has invited online applications for 5 posts — Scientist-D (1, UR) and Scientist-C (4: UR 2, OBC 1, EWS 1) — under Advertisement No. 31/2026. Scientist-D is by direct recruitment, failing which by deputation (including short-term contract); Scientist-C is by direct recruitment only. Appointments are initially on probation for 2 years.

Eligibility and pay

Both posts need a Ph.D. in any discipline of Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computational Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences or related disciplines; or a Ph.D. in Engineering/Technology (Chemical, Biomedical or Pharmaceutical); or a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in any branch of medicine, MDS or MVSc, from a recognised University/Institute. Scientist-D additionally needs a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in a responsible higher position in a research or teaching institute, university or industry, with published research of the highest standards and/or technologies of established utility. Scientist-D deputation is open to scientists of Central or State Government, universities, PSUs or government-funded research organisations holding an analogous post on a regular basis, or with 5 years of regular service in Level-11 in the relevant field. Candidates apply in any one of five research areas: Molecular Virology and Virus–Host Interactions; Bacterial Pathogenesis and Antimicrobial Resistance; Precision Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Physiology; Immunology and Vaccine Science; and Animal Genome Engineering and Xenotransplantation.

Pay is given only as Pay Levels in the notice — Level 12 for Scientist-D and Level 11 for Scientist-C under the 7th CPC — with no rupee figures printed, so no monthly salary figure is shown here. The often-quoted figure of Rs. 67,700–2,09,200 is a blend of the Level-11 minimum and the Level-12 maximum and is NOT in the notice, so it is not used here.

Age and fee

Age limits are: Scientist-D not exceeding 40 years for direct recruitment and not exceeding 56 years for deputation (including short-term contract); Scientist-C not exceeding 35 years. Age is reckoned as on the closing date for receipt of applications, with relaxation per Government of India guidelines — no minimum age is stated in the advertisement. The application fee is Rs. 1,500 for Unreserved, EWS and OBC candidates and nil for SC, ST, Women, ESM and PwBD candidates. Payment is by crossed Demand Draft in favour of 'National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad', payable at Hyderabad, valid for at least 3 months, or online at the NIAB e-payments portal. If paying by Demand Draft, the DD details must be sent by post to the Director, NIAB, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500 032, in an envelope superscribed 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ___'. Note: OBC (NCL) certificates must be dated on or after 1 April 2026, and EWS Income & Asset certificates must be dated on or after 1 April 2026.

How to apply

Apply online at www.niab.res.in from 26 October 2026; the last date is 30 November 2026 by 5 PM. Upload your photograph and educational, experience and caste/category certificates, and NOC if applicable. No hard copy is required, except the Demand Draft by post if paying by DD. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview; interviewees are paid a single second-class rail fare to Secunderabad.