ICGEB Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts, Apply by 20 Sep (Delhi)

International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, has released ICGEB Recruitment 2026 for its Biofoundry project, covering 3 contractual vacancies — Research Associate (Computational Biology), Research Associate (Enzyme Engineering), and Junior/Senior Research Fellow. This central government job 2026 opportunity is open to candidates holding a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Biotechnology or an M.Sc. in Biotechnology, depending on the post. Applications must be sent via email by the closing date of 20 September 2026. Selected candidates will work on ICGEB's Biofoundry project, applying computational biology, synthetic biology and enzyme engineering approaches to genome engineering research. ICGEB is an intergovernmental organisation with its India component based in New Delhi, dedicated to advanced research and training in genetic engineering and biotechnology, and its Biofoundry initiative reflects a growing international focus on automating and scaling up synthetic biology and genome engineering workflows. The selection process for ICGEB Recruitment 2026 consists of shortlisting of eligible candidates followed by an interview. The salary for all three posts is as per Department of Science and Technology (DST) norms, the standard remuneration framework for such contractual research positions in India. The ICGEB Recruitment 2026 application process is via email — candidates must send their complete application to the official email address specified in the notification. The closing date for applications is 20 September 2026. No application fee is charged for any category. Candidates must read the complete official ICGEB Biofoundry notification PDF before applying, since the qualification and specialisation requirements differ significantly across the three posts on offer.

• Research Associate (Computational Biology): Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Computer Science, or a related field; strong programming skills in Python and R; familiarity with synthetic biology and genome engineering; relevant publications required
• Research Associate (Enzyme Engineering): Ph.D. in Biotechnology or a related area; familiarity with synthetic biology concepts and genome engineering; relevant publications required
• Junior/Senior Research Fellow: M.Sc. in Biotechnology or a related area

Not specified in the source notification

• Post-specific qualification as detailed in the Qualification field above — verify against the specific post before applying
• Age limit is not specified in the official notification
• No application fee is charged for any category
• Applications are accepted only via email, with the post applied for clearly mentioned in the subject line
• Selection is via shortlisting followed by an interview — there is no written examination
• All three posts are part of ICGEB's Biofoundry project and are contractual, tied to the project's duration and funding

No application fee is charged for any category

As per Department of Science and Technology (DST) norms, for all three posts

1. Read the official ICGEB Biofoundry notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare a complete application with bio-data covering personal details, educational qualifications, publications, and experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, publication list, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
4. Clearly mention the post applied for — Research Associate (Computational Biology/Enzyme Engineering) or Junior/Senior Research Fellow — in the subject line of the email
5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
6. Ensure the email is sent before the closing date: 20 September 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference