ICGEB Junior Research Fellow 2026 — 1 Post, 21 Aug

International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi Component, has released ICGEB Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 for 1 post. This Delhi central government-affiliated job vacancy 2026 is a contractual research fellowship open to candidates holding an M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or an equivalent discipline, with preference given to DBT/CSIR JRF-qualified candidates with anaerobic culturing and Omics analysis experience. Candidates can apply by email before the last date. Selected Junior Research Fellow will support an ICGEB research project involving anaerobic culturing techniques and Omics-based analyses, contributing to the institute's ongoing life sciences and biotechnology research. ICGEB is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to advanced research and training in genetic engineering and biotechnology, with its New Delhi component operating alongside its headquarters in Trieste, Italy, and functioning under a special international treaty framework rather than as a standard Indian government department. The selection process for ICGEB Junior Research Fellow 2026 consists of an interview, with candidates shortlisted based on their qualifications and relevant research experience. The consolidated salary is paid as per institute norms. The ICGEB Junior Research Fellow 2026 application is by email only. The last date to submit the application is 21 August 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official notification before applying, and should clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of their email, along with details of any DBT/CSIR JRF qualification and relevant technical experience.

Candidates need an M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or an equivalent discipline. Preference will be given to candidates who have cleared the DBT/CSIR JRF examination and who have experience in anaerobic culturing and Omics analyses. This is a contractual research fellowship position at ICGEB, an intergovernmental research organisation.

No specific age limit is mentioned in the official notification.

• M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or an equivalent discipline
• Preference given to candidates who have cleared the DBT/CSIR JRF examination
• Preference given to candidates with experience in anaerobic culturing and Omics analyses
• Candidates should be prepared to discuss their prior research work and any relevant publications during the interview
• No specific age limit is mentioned in the official notification
• This is a contractual position, not a permanent government appointment
• No application fee is required for this recruitment
• Selection is through an interview, with candidates shortlisted based on qualifications and experience

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for any category.

Consolidated salary as per institute norms This is a contractual position, not a permanent government appointment

1. Read the official ICGEB Junior Research Fellow 2026 notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare your complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and any relevant experience or JRF qualification
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
4. Clearly mention the post applied for — Junior Research Fellow — in the subject line of your email
5. Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification
6. Ensure your email is sent before the last date, 21 August 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for your own records and as proof of timely submission
8. Await further communication regarding the interview schedule, and be prepared to discuss any prior JRF examination results and relevant laboratory technique experience if called for an interview