NII New Delhi PTS-I & PTS-III Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts (ICMR Osteocalcin/BBB Sepsis Project, Dr. Sarika Gupta) | Apply by 21 Sep

NII New Delhi PTS-I and PTS-III Recruitment 2026 - ICMR Research Grant

The National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi invites applications for the positions of Project Technical Support-III (01 post) and Project Technical Support-I (01 post) on the ICMR-funded time-bound sponsored project "Osteocalcin-Based Therapeutic Platform for Blood-Brain Barrier Protection and Neuroinflammation Resolution in Sepsis, Neonatal Sepsis, and Neurodegenerative Diseases" (tenable till 23.08.2029) under Project Investigator Dr. Sarika Gupta (Staff Scientist-VI).

Overview

Important Dates

• Notification posted on NII website: 07 September 2026
• Last date of receipt of applications: 21 September 2026
• Interviews: offline mode only; date and venue communicated to shortlisted candidates

Vacancy Details (Total 02 Posts)

Consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules and funding agency norms; contract for six months or the duration of the project, whichever is shorter; no hostel/housing facility will be provided.

Eligibility Criteria

• PTS-III: Three-year graduate degree in a relevant subject with three years post-qualification experience, or Post Graduate degree in a relevant subject. Desirable: PG degree with research experience in laboratory settings; animal handling experience preferred.
• PTS-I: 10th pass + Diploma (MLT / DMLT / ITI or equivalent) + two years of experience in the relevant subject.
• Required for both posts: hands-on experience in cell culture and molecular biology, particularly RNA isolation, quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and western blotting, and animal handling.

Application Fee

• Rs. 100/- by Demand Draft drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank, payable at Delhi/New Delhi, in favour of the Director, NII, or payment through UPI/Paytm/PhonePe (Beneficiary: Director, NII; A/c No. 1484101001636; IFSC: CNRB0001484), payable at the time of interview.
• Women and SC/ST/PH candidates are exempted from payment of fees subject to submission of documentary proof.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting of applications received in the prescribed format.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the offline interview and required to submit attested copies of all certificates along with the application fee at the time of interview.
• Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification; no TA/DA for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Apply strictly in the prescribed format given in the advertisement.
2. Send the application through e-mail to Project Investigator Dr. Sarika Gupta at sarika@nii.ac.in, clearly indicating the name of the project.
3. Attach a complete CV containing details of experimental expertise, list of publications, names of three referees, and your e-mail ID, fax and telephone numbers.
4. Submit before 21 September 2026; incomplete applications shall not be entertained.

Important Links (Official)

• Notification PDF (mirror): nii-pts-i-iii-icmr-2026.pdf
• Official source PDF: PTS-III and PTS-I ICMR Advertisement (NII server)
• NII announcements listing: www.nii.res.in/en/announcements
• NII official website: nii.res.in

Disclaimer: Candidates must read the official advertisement (Notification link) carefully before applying. In case of any ambiguity, the decision of National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi shall be final and binding.