RGCB Scientist C (Faculty) Rolling Recruitment 2026 – RGCB/Advt./Sci/01/2026 (4 Posts)

Scientist C – Rolling Advertisement for Faculty Positions (RGCB/Advt./Sci/01/2026)

BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), a National Institute of the Biotechnology, Research & Innovation Council (BRIC), Department of Biotechnology, Ministry for Science & Technology, Government of India, invites applications from early career scientists (Indian citizens) with potential for intellectual leadership to set up independent multidisciplinary research programmes.

Position Details

Minimum Research Experience and Publication Record

• Relevant post-doctoral experience in subject areas with peer reviewed high quality publications both as first and as co-author.
• Product development scientists must have excellent track records in technology development, patents, track record of transferring to industry and commercialization.

Research Areas

Including but not restricted to: cell engineering solutions; novel molecular diagnostics and nano-biotechnology for cancer care; therapeutic targets and targeted drug discovery using cellular, molecular, preclinical models and computational (AI/ML) approaches; bioengineering for cell therapy, vaccines and immuno-therapeutics; innovative bio-therapeutics and drug-antibody conjugates; devices, biosensors and diagnostic pathology; cardiovascular disease and diabetes biology; plant biotechnology & disease biology with focus on spice genomics; basic and experimental cancer research focusing on cancer genomics; pathogen biology; neurobiology; and regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.

Selection Procedure

• Level 1 Screening – an Institutional Screening Committee (ISC) determines whether the applicant meets the minimum prescribed qualifications. Ineligible applicants are rejected without further correspondence.
• Level 2 Screening – a Faculty Screening Committee (FSC) reviews credentials, publications and achievements, then forwards recommendations to the Scientist Selection Committee (SSC).
• Final Selection – the SSC interacts with shortlisted applicants, assesses long-term career goals and value to the institute, and decides which grade of scientist to offer.

General Conditions

• This is a rolling advertisement; recruitment is based on available vacant positions at that time. No specific deadline exists – applications are accepted throughout the year, but for this quarter applications may be submitted till 30 November 2026.
• Age, qualifications and experience are reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications. Relaxations follow Govt. of India and BRIC-RGCB rules, with relaxation for outstanding candidates or those already holding analogous positions.
• Candidates must be citizens of India. Valid OBC non-creamy layer certificate, SC/ST Community Certificate, or EWS Income & Asset Certificate are required for reserved posts; applications without these documents cannot be considered against reserved positions.
• Salary and benefits as per Government of India & BRIC-RGCB rules, including dearness allowance, HRA, transport allowance, leave travel concession and NPS. Reimbursement of children's education allowance and medical expenses is also admissible.
• The application must be submitted through the online portal; no other form of application is accepted. There is no application fee.
• Selected candidates may be posted in any office/branch of the Institute anywhere in India. Canvassing entails automatic disqualification. Incomplete applications or those received after the last date are rejected.
• For technical issues write to facultyrecruitment@rgcb.res.in.