ICGEB Research Associate-1 Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 10 Aug (New Delhi)

International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) has released Research Associate-1 Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. PJ_GOA_RA082026 for 1 contract post at its Omics of Algae Group. This government research job 2026 is open to candidates holding a Ph.D., MD, MS, or MDS, or with substantial research experience after an ME/M.Tech, with mandatory hands-on experience handling algal strains. The selected Research Associate will work on omics biology and photobioreactor-based research within the Omics of Algae Group. Selection for this recruitment is through application review — there is no written examination. Candidates should refer to the official notification for exact salary and age limit details, as these are not specified in the public summary. The ICGEB Research Associate-1 2026 application must be submitted via email, with the post name clearly mentioned in the subject line. The last date to apply is 10 August 2026. There is no application fee for General/OBC or SC/ST candidates. Candidates must read the complete official ICGEB notification PDF before applying, since specific technical experience requirements are detailed there.

• Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree
• OR 3 years of research, teaching, and industrial experience after an ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in a peer-reviewed journal
• Mandatory experience handling algal strains, with knowledge of omics biology and photobioreactors

• Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent, or 3 years' research/teaching/industrial experience after ME/M.Tech with a peer-reviewed publication
• Mandatory experience handling algal strains
• Knowledge of omics biology and photobioreactors
• Contract appointment

• General/OBC: Nil
• SC/ST: Nil

1. Visit the official website — icgeb.org
2. Locate the Research Associate-1 Recruitment 2026 notification, Advt No. PJ_GOA_RA082026
3. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully
4. Prepare a complete application with bio-data, educational qualifications, and research experience details
5. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
6. Clearly mention "Research Associate-1" in the subject line of the email
7. Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification
8. Ensure the email is sent before 10 August 2026
9. Retain a copy of the sent email for future reference
10. Await further communication regarding shortlisting