NII Research Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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• Updated January 27, 2026 11:48 AM
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• National Institute of Immunology (NII) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Research Associate I Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NII website. The last date to submit the application form is 06-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the NII Research Associate I Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

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NII Research Associate-I 2026 – Important Details

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NII Research Associate-I 2026 Vacancy Details

• The total number of vacancies for NII Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 is 1 post under the DBT-funded project “Structural and Dynamic studies of SARS-CoV-2 proteins” tenable till 18.09.2026.
• Note: Category-wise vacancy details are not mentioned in the notification.

1. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a PhD degree in any field of Biological Sciences or Chemical Sciences with at least 1 research publication in a standard refereed journal as listed in Journal Citation Reports (JCR).
• Desirable: Hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: molecular biology, cell biology (bacterial and mammalian cell culture), protein biochemistry, structural biology, and animal handling.

Selection Process for NII Research Associate-I 2026

• Candidates will be selected based on the following process:
• Shortlisting of applications based on eligibility, qualifications, experience, and CV
• Interview (to be held in offline/online mode)
• Note: Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Application Fee

• General/OBC/Other Candidates: Rs. 100/- (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 etc. to Bank A/c: Beneficiary Name: Director, NII; Account No. 1484101001636; IFSC: CNRB0001484)
• Women & SC/ST/PH Candidates: Exempted from payment of fees (subject to submission of documentary proof) at the time of interview
• Payment Mode: Demand Draft or UPI/Paytm/PhonePe etc. as per bank details given in the notification

How to Apply for NII Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026?

• Eligible candidates can apply for NII Research Associate-I 2026 by following these steps:
• Prepare the application STRICTLY in the prescribed format given in the notification.
• Mention clearly the name of the project: “Structural and Dynamic studies of SARS-CoV-2 proteins”.
• Attach a complete Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing details of experimental expertise and list of publications.
• Include the names of three referees in the CV.
• Mention Email ID, fax numbers, and telephone numbers clearly.
• Send the duly filled application format along with CV and referee details through E-mail to the Project Investigator at the email ID provided in the notification ([email protected]).
• Short-listed candidates, when called for interview, must bring attested copies of all certificates.
• Pay the required application fee (if applicable) through Demand Draft or UPI/Paytm/PhonePe etc. as per the given bank details.

Important Dates for NII Research Associate-I 2026

Instructions

• The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project “Structural and Dynamic studies of SARS-CoV-2 proteins” funded by DBT, tenable till 18.09.2026.
• The selected candidate will be appointed on contract for one year or duration of the project, whichever is shorter, at a time.
• No hostel/housing facility will be provided.
• Applicants should clearly mention their category (SC/ST/OBC/PH) and attach documentary proof.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, if called for.
• Applications containing incomplete information shall not be entertained.
• Date of passing the examinations must be indicated clearly in the application.
• Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
• Interviews will be held in offline/online mode.

Salary/Stipend

• The selected candidate will receive consolidated emoluments as per Institute Rules, depending upon qualifications and experience.
• Emoluments: Rs. 58,000/- per month plus 27% HRA (As per DST OM dated 26.06.2023).

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Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for NII Research Associate-I 2026?

• There is only one vacancy for the post of Research Associate-

Q2. What is the required educational qualification for NII Research Associate-I?

• Candidates should have a PhD degree in any field of Biological Sciences or Chemical Sciences with at least one research publication in a standard refereed journal listed in Journal Citation Reports (JCR).

Q4. Is there any application fee for NII Research Associate-I Recruitment?

• Yes, candidates (except Women & SC/ST/PH) must pay Rs. 100/- via Demand Draft or UPI/Paytm/PhonePe to the Director, NII, as per the bank details given. Women & SC/ST/PH candidates are exempted from fee payment subject to documentary proof.