ACTREC Recruitment 2026 (Research Associate/JRF) — 2 Posts, Walk-in 07 Sep (Maharashtra)

Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Navi Mumbai, a constituent institute of Tata Memorial Centre under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has released ACTREC Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. ACTREC/ADVT/174/2026 for 2 posts — 1 Research Associate and 1 Junior Research Fellow — on a walk-in basis. This central government job invites candidates with a Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Biophysics/Structural Biology with extensive experience in enzymology for Research Associate, or a Master's degree in Life Science or M.Tech in Biotechnology (with Biochemistry, Biophysics and Allied subjects in their coursework) for Junior Research Fellow. Selected candidates under ACTREC Recruitment 2026 will be engaged on a contractual basis in cancer research at the Centre. The selection process for ACTREC Recruitment 2026 may involve a Written Examination, if applicable, followed by a Walk-in Interview. The salary for ACTREC Recruitment 2026 is ₹73,660 per month for Research Associate and ₹46,990 per month for Junior Research Fellow. The walk-in interview for ACTREC Recruitment 2026 is scheduled for 07 September 2026. There is no application fee mentioned for any category. Candidates must read the complete official ACTREC notification PDF before attending, since this is a walk-in recruitment with a maximum age limit of 40 years for all posts, and candidates should carry all original documents along with self-attested photocopies and recent passport-size photographs to the interview venue. ACTREC, established in 1970s as the research and academic wing of Tata Memorial Centre, is one of India's leading cancer research institutions, conducting basic, translational, and clinical research into cancer biology, diagnostics, and treatment. Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow positions at ACTREC offer life science graduates and postgraduates the opportunity to work on structural biology and enzymology-focused cancer research projects, under the mentorship of established scientists at a premier national cancer research centre. Candidates interested in this recruitment should note that the Research Associate role, requiring a Ph.D. and enzymology-specific experience, is typically suited to candidates with prior postdoctoral or advanced research exposure, while the Junior Research Fellow position offers an entry point for postgraduates from Life Science or Biotechnology backgrounds looking to build a research career in oncology. Both roles are project-linked positions tied to the duration of the underlying sponsored research grant.

Research Associate: Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry/Biophysics/Structural Biology with extensive experience in enzymology Junior Research Fellow: Master's degree in Life Science or M.Tech in Biotechnology, with Biochemistry, Biophysics and Allied subjects in their course

Maximum Age Limit: 40 years for all posts

• Research Associate: Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Biophysics/Structural Biology + demonstrated enzymology research experience
• Junior Research Fellow: Master's in Life Science or M.Tech Biotechnology with Biochemistry/Biophysics coursework
• Age: Maximum 40 years for all posts
• No application fee for any category
• Contractual engagement in cancer research at ACTREC

No application fee is mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) for this recruitment.

Research Associate: ₹73,660/- per month Junior Research Fellow: ₹46,990/- per month

1. Read the official notification carefully before attending the walk-in interview
2. Report at the venue as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification
3. Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies, such as ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if required), and category certificate (if applicable)
4. Bring the duly filled application form if required in the notification
5. Verify eligibility criteria before attending the interview
6. Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities
7. Keep extra passport-size photographs for submission if required