CSIR-IICB Recruitment for Research Jobs

CSIR-IICB Recruitment 2026 Walk-in for Multiple Research Jobs | Attend The Interview

The latest CSIR-IICB recruitment notification has opened multiple Project Associate and research jobs through a walk-in interview scheduled for 27 February 2026. Candidates from life sciences, chemistry, bioinformatics, and related backgrounds can apply for these prestigious opportunities at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology. If you are looking to enter government research jobs with attractive stipends, this is a must-apply opportunity.

About the Institute:

Advertisement No.: R&C/586/2026

Available Positions:

Project Associate-I

• Vacancy Code: 5862601
• No. of Vacancies: 1
• Name of the Project: ‘CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative Phase III (2025-30)[HCP002502]’
• Project Tenure: Upto 31.03.2027
• Qualification required: Master’s/integrated master’s in Natural or Agricultural from a recognized university.
• Desirable: Candidates having theoretical or practical knowledge in the area of organizing training and development programs would be preferred. The candidate should have proficiency in database management, MS-Excel, good documentation, and communication skills.
• Age Limit: 35 Years.
• Stipend: Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA Per month (with NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent) OR Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA Per month (without NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent).

Senior Project Associate

• Vacancy Code: 5862605
• No. of Vacancies: 1
• Name of the Project: ‘BIC platform integration for high throughput multi-omics data analysis and text processing at CSIR-IICB[GAP-447]’
• Project Tenure: Up to 31.03.2027
• Qualification required: Msc. in any branch of Life sciences with 3 years of experience in Bioinformatics.
• Desirable: Experience in handling Bioinformatics data.
• Age Limit: 40 Years.
• Stipend: Rs. 42,000/- + 27% HRA.

Project Associate-I

• Vacancy Code: 5862606
• No. of Vacancies: 1
• Name of the Project: ‘Decoding the genomic content for understanding seed recalcitrance and seedling drought response in Shorea robusta’
• Project Tenure: Initially for one year (extendable upto 31.10.2028).
• Qualification required: M.Sc in any branch of Life science/botany/plant sciences.
• Desirable: 3 or more years of research experience in sequence data handling.
• Age Limit: 35 Years.
• Stipend: Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA Per month (with NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent) OR Rs.
  25,000/- plus HRA Per month (without NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent).

Senior Project Associate

• Vacancy Code: 5862607
• No. of Vacancies: 1
• Name of the Project: ‘Mechanistic understanding of dynamic regulations of SEC functions during genotoxic stress-dependent global transcriptional inhibation and subsequent recovery of efficient DNA repair and cell survival[GAP-464]’
• Project Tenure: Up to 31.03.2027
• Qualification required: Master’s/Integrated Master’s in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/MVSc or Animal Sciences and 3 years’ experience in Research and
  Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology
  Organizations and scientific activities and services.
• Desirable: The candidate should have desirable work experience of a minimum of one year or higher working in a project. The candidate should also have sound knowledge of
  bioinformatics analysis that includes next-generation sequencing analysis. The
  candidate also should have reasonable knowledge of field of eukaryotic
  transcriptional regulation.
• Age Limit: 40 Years.
• Stipend: Rs. 42,000/- + 27% HRA.

Project Associate-I

• Vacancy Code: 5862608
• No. of Vacancies: 1
• Name of the Project: ‘Role of Mother-Neonate Dyad Interaction in Resolving Pediatric viral infection [HCP002502]’
• Project Tenure: Initially for 1 year (extendable up to 31.03.2029)
• Qualification required: Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural from a recognized University.
• Desirable: Animal Handling, Molecular Biology techniques including RT-PCR, Flowcytometry, Microscopy & Cell Culture.
• Age Limit: 35 Years.
• Stipend: Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA per month (with NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent) OR Rs.
  25,000/- plus HRA Per month (without NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent).

Project Associate-II

• Vacancy Code: 5862609
• No. of Vacancies: 1
• Name of the Project: ‘Deep Ocean Mission – Towards Discovery and Development of Novel Drugs and Pharmaceuticals[GAP-490]’
• Project Tenure: From 01.04.2026 to 25.01.2027
• Qualification required: Masters/ Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural from a recognized University.
• Desirable: Experience in Mammalian Cell Culture or Molecular Biology Assays is desirable.
• Age Limit: 35 Years.
• Stipend: Rs. 35,000/- plus HRA Per month (with NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent) OR Rs.
  28,000/- plus HRA Per month (without NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent).

Important Dates:

• Walk-in Interview: 27 February 2026
• Reporting Time: 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates fulfilling all the above conditions may appear for the walk-ininterview with duly filled-up Application Form in the prescribed format along with the following documents as applicable (original and self attested copy):
  • Matriculation Certificate in support of your date of birth,
  • All mark-sheets and certificates regarding educational qualification (since Matriculation),
  • No Objection Certificate from the employer if employed,
  • Final Mark Sheet of B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Tech/Ph.D Certificate,
  • Documentary proof of NET/NET(LS)/GATE/Equivalent,
  • One Passport size photograph,
  • Caste certificate (wherever applicable).

The CSIR-IICB recruitment drive offers excellent research jobs for candidates aiming to build a strong career in government R&D. With multiple Project Associate openings and attractive stipends, eligible candidates should not miss this walk-in opportunity at CSIR-IICB.

LINK HERE TO ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION