01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | NII |
| Job reference | 01KZX5B5VBCWYSS2R953XEBA7M |
| Vacancies | Not specified |
| Qualification | |
| Location | At NII, the project requires experimentation using C. elegans as a model system. |
| Employment | Not specified |
| Applications close | 22 Aug 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
About this post
NII has issued an official recruitment notification for SRF (Project).
SRF pathway for the single six-month Research Associate-I/SRF (Project) position.
National Level Eligibility Test — applicability check official notification: The candidates must have cleared any National Level Eligibility Test such as NET/GATE etc.
Review the verified details below and read the linked official notification for the exact eligibility, dates and application instructions.
- Qualification
- Pay
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Rs. 42,000/- per month plus 30% HRA. (As per DST OM dated 26.06.2023)
- Shared vacancy scope
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The notification advertises Research Associate-I/SRF (Project) as one position only; it does not allocate a separate vacancy to the SRF pathway.
- Duration
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06 Months (Six months)
- Skill requirements and preference
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C. elegans genetics and cell biology skills will be needed for the project. Candidates with skills in mitochondrial biology, proteomics, metabolomics, and cell culture will be preferred.
- No TA/DA
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NO TA/DA WILL BE PAID FOR ATTENDING THE INTERVIEW.
- Application mode
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online
Important dates
- Last date for applying to the said position22 Aug 2026
- Date of Walk-In-Interview — Online Mode27 Aug 2026, 3:30 PM IST to 27 Aug 2026, 6:30 PM IST
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: Not specified
A category-wise breakdown is not available for this post.
03 Eligibility requirements
Education
| Qualification |
Age and relaxation
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Experience and other rules
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Pay and fees
| Pay | INR 42,000 per month |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- Shortlisting and interview communicationOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email with the date and online link to attend the interview after the last date of applications.
- Interview eligibilityONLY REGISTERED CANDIDATES WILL BE INTERVIEWED.
04 How to apply
Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.
Follow these steps in order
- 01Submission email and subject
Complete applications must be sent only to apply.project.nii@gmail.com with the subject: ANRF-ARG-2026.
- 02Required thesis and skills details
The application should clearly mention the details of the MSc and PhD thesis projects along with the experimental skills they have developed that align with our requirements.
- 03Prescribed format and CV requirement
Please apply strictly in the above prescribed format and applications containing incomplete information without CVs shall not be entertained.
- 04Documents for verification
CANDIDATE MAY FILL UP APPLICATION FORM IN THE PRECRIBED FORMAT ALONG WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR VERIFICATION.
Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.
Important official conditions
Condition
| Shared vacancy scope | The notification advertises Research Associate-I/SRF (Project) as one position only; it does not allocate a separate vacancy to the SRF pathway. |
| Duration | 06 Months (Six months) |
| National Level Eligibility Test — applicability check official notification | The candidates must have cleared any National Level Eligibility Test such as NET/GATE etc. |
| Skill requirements and preference | C. elegans genetics and cell biology skills will be needed for the project. Candidates with skills in mitochondrial biology, proteomics, metabolomics, and cell culture will be preferred. |
| No TA/DA | NO TA/DA WILL BE PAID FOR ATTENDING THE INTERVIEW. |
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