NII Project Assistant (Gene Regulation Laboratory) Recruitment 2026

NII Project Assistant (Gene Regulation Laboratory) Recruitment 2026 — 1 post

The National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi, has invited online applications for one Project Assistant post in the Gene Regulation Laboratory, for the ANRF-funded project "Towards developing gut microbial metabolites-based therapeutic intervention for colorectal cancer". The Principal Investigator is Dr. Anil Kumar, Staff Scientist-V, Gene Regulation Laboratory. Apply online only by 14 November 2026; the online walk-in interview is on 17 November 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Who can apply

You need an M.Sc or M.Tech in Immunology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Microbiology or any other related field of Life Sciences from a recognised university. Research experience in molecular biology techniques is desirable, and the work involves experience in molecular biology and cell culture techniques. No age limit is stated in the advertisement. The application form asks for date of birth and age, and whether you qualified any National Level Examination such as NET or GATE — but NET or GATE is not a condition to apply.

Pay and tenure

The pay is Rs. 20,000 per month plus 30% HRA, as per DST norms and funding agency norms. Read the figure as Rs. 20,000 plus 30% HRA — not as a combined Rs. 26,000. The tenure is six months.

Fee

No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the notice. Do not assume any fee.

Selection

Selection is through a walk-in interview held in online mode on 17 November 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email of the date and the online link after the last date of applications, and only registered candidates will be interviewed. No TA/DA is paid.

How to apply

Fill the application form in the prescribed format printed on page 2 of the notice, with your CV and the necessary documents for verification, and submit it only through online mode by 14 November 2026. The notice names no portal and no separate application email — the only contact printed is the Principal Investigator's email, anilk@nii.ac.in. Incomplete applications and applications without CVs are not entertained. The date of passing each examination must be indicated clearly. Read the official notice PDF linked below in full before applying.