NIAB Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online - Recruitment 2026
(Apply Online, Last Date, Notification)
Short Information: Telangana and the concerned department have released the notification for the post of NIAB Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online. Candidates who are interested in this recruitment can read the full notification before applying online.
Posted on: 21 Jan 2026
Important Dates
Important Dates and Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 20 January 2026 |
| Online Application Portal Opens | 20 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 06 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Scrutiny of Applications | 07-10 February 2026 (Tentative) |
| Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates | Will be notified via email/website |
| Interview Date | To be communicated to shortlisted candidates |
| Result Declaration | After interview completion |
⏰ Critical Deadline Alert:
- Online application portal will close at 11:59 PM on 06 February 2026
- No application will be accepted after the deadline under any circumstances
- Candidates are advised to apply well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues
- NIAB will not be responsible for server/network issues on the last date
- Keep all documents ready in scanned PDF format before starting application
Application Fee
Application Fee Structure
Fee Amount:
NO APPLICATION FEE is required for this recruitment.
- All candidates can apply free of cost
- No payment gateway or fee payment option is available
- This is a research position funded by Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
- NIAB does not charge any fee for recruitment to project positions
Beware of Fraudulent Activities:
⚠️ Important Advisory:
- NIAB does not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment
- Do not make any payment to anyone claiming to help in selection
- Beware of fake calls, emails, or websites asking for money
- Selection is purely merit-based through transparent interview process
- Report any suspicious activity to NIAB administration
Age Limit
Age Limit Criteria
Age Requirement:
- Maximum Age: 35 years as on the last date of application submission
- Age Calculation Date: 06 February 2026
- Candidates born on or after 07 February 1991 are eligible
Age Relaxation (as per Government of India Rules):
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) - Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) - Unreserved | 10 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) - OBC | 13 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) - SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Length of service + 3 years |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women Judicially Separated | Up to 35 years |
Important Notes on Age:
- Age relaxation is cumulative for candidates eligible under multiple categories (as per GoI rules)
- Age will be calculated as on the closing date of online application
- Candidates claiming age relaxation must upload relevant certificates (Caste, PwD, Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate, etc.)
- OBC candidates must belong to Non-Creamy Layer and possess valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within last 6 months
- Age once claimed cannot be changed at later stage
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Recruitment Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Institute | National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad |
| Under Ministry/Department | Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India |
| Recruitment Advertisement Number | 02/2026 |
| Name of the Post | Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) |
| Number of Vacancies | 01 Post |
| Nature of Appointment | Purely Temporary and Contractual (Co-terminus with project) |
| Monthly Consolidated Salary | Rs. 56,000/- per month (As per DBT guidelines) |
| Essential Qualification | Postgraduate degree (M.Sc./M.Tech/Integrated PG) in Life Sciences OR 4-year B.Tech in Life Sciences (for Engineering candidates) |
| Desirable Qualification | NET/GATE/DBT-JRF qualified, Research experience, Publications |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years as on 06-02-2026 (Relaxation as per GoI rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) |
| Application Mode | ONLINE ONLY through NIAB website |
| Application Fee | NO FEE (Free to Apply) |
| Notification Release Date | 20 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 20 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 06 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Selection Process | Screening of Applications + Personal Interview / Presentation |
| Job Location | National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Miyapur, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500049 |
| Official Website | www.niab.res.in |
| Contact Email | [email protected] |
| Qualification Type | Acceptable Disciplines/Streams |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. / M.Tech / Integrated PG | Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Zoology, Veterinary Sciences, Bioinformatics, Immunology, Virology, Developmental Biology, Structural Biology, Neuroscience, or any related Life Sciences field |
| B.Tech (4-year degree) | Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Genetic Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related Life Sciences engineering disciplines |
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