RGCB Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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• Updated October 21, 2026 09:34 AM
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• Applications closed on 26 October 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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Essential Qualifications

• Good academic record with a First Class Master's Degree in Life Sciences.
• A minimum of two years of documented experience in mammalian cell culture or handling laboratory animals, along with in-depth knowledge of virology.

Desirable Qualifications

• Qualified National Eligibility Test – CSIR-UGC-NET/LS, GATE, DBT-BET, ICMR, DST-Inspire Fellowship, JEST, or JGEEBILS.
• Experience in experimental virology, including virus culture, titration, in vivo challenge, and pathology.
• Proficiency in basic molecular biology techniques, including RNA isolation, protein gel electrophoresis, and Western blotting.
• Basic experience in microbiological techniques in a BSL-2 laboratory.
• Experience in basic laboratory maintenance, including ordering supplies, inventory management, report preparation, and assisting research staff.
• The NET/GATE-type qualifications are listed as desirable, not essential.

How to Apply for RGCB Project Associate I

• Applications must be submitted online using the "Apply Online" link given with Adv. 17/2026 on the RGCB Careers page. Completed applications must be received by 26 October 2026.
• Applications that are not in the prescribed format will be rejected without further review.
• Candidates currently working in Government firms should send their applications through proper channel.
• Anyone applying for more than one position must submit a separate application form for each position.

Selection and Interview

• Applicants will be shortlisted for an online selection interview based on the eligibility criteria. Suitable candidates will then be selected based on their qualifications and their performance in the selection interview. The notice does not give an interview date.

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Important Instructions

• Being selected does not give the candidate any claim to future positions at RGCB, permanent or otherwise.
• Contact: BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thycaud Post, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 014, Kerala, India.
• Phone: +91-471-2529400 | 2347975 | 2348753; email: [email protected], [email protected].

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Q1. How many vacancies are there in RGCB Recruitment 2026 (Adv. 17/2026)?

• There is 1 vacancy, for the post of Project Associate-I in an ANRF funded project at BRIC-RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram.

Q3. What qualification is required for RGCB Project Associate-I?

• You need a good academic record with a First Class Master's Degree in Life Sciences. You also need at least two years of documented experience in mammalian cell culture or handling laboratory animals, along with in-depth knowledge of virology.

Q4. What is the age limit for the RGCB Project Associate-I post?

• The notice gives the age as 32 years as on 26 October 2026. Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.

Q5. What is the salary of RGCB Project Associate-I?

• Pay follows the prevailing ANRF guidelines. The notice does not print a monthly amount.

Q7. What is the selection process for RGCB Project Associate-I?

• Applicants are first shortlisted on the eligibility criteria and then called for an online selection interview. The final selection is based on qualifications and performance in that interview.