NIAB Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply Online by 20 Aug (Telangana)

National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, an Autonomous Institution under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has released NIAB Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 for 1 post under Advertisement No. 17/2026. Is NIAB Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 out? Yes — the notification is currently open, offering MSc./MVSc./M.Tech. holders in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Microbiology a contractual research opportunity at this premier animal biotechnology research institute in Hyderabad. NIAB conducts advanced research in areas such as animal genomics, reproductive biotechnology, and livestock disease biology, and frequently engages Project Associates to support its externally funded scientific projects. The selected Project Associate I will support a research project at NIAB, contributing technical and laboratory work under the guidance of the project's Principal Investigator. Selection consists of Screening followed by an Online Interview. Salary is ₹31,000 plus HRA per month for NET/GATE qualified candidates, or ₹25,000 plus HRA per month for others. The application is available online at niab.org.in. The last date to apply is 20 August 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official Advt. No. 17/2026 notification PDF before applying.

MSc./MVSc./M.Tech. Degree in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology from a recognised university or equivalent. Distinct from NIAB's other concurrently open Scientist-B/Farm Manager and JRF positions.

• Maximum 35 years

• MSc./MVSc./M.Tech. Degree in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology from a recognised university or equivalent
• Maximum age limit is 35 years
• This is a contractual research position, not a permanent institutional staff position
• No application fee is charged to any candidate category
• Distinct from NIAB's other concurrently open Scientist-B/Farm Manager and Junior Research Fellow positions
• Candidates with a NET or GATE qualification should ensure their scorecard is ready for upload, since it directly determines which of the two salary tiers applies

• No application fee for any category

• ₹31,000 + HRA per month for NET/GATE qualified candidates
• ₹25,000 + HRA per month for others

1. Visit the official NIAB website at niab.org.in and log in or register on the application portal
2. Download and read the complete Advt. No. 17/2026 notification PDF, confirming your qualification matches this Project Associate I opening
3. Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational, and NET/GATE qualification details, if applicable
4. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
5. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
6. Submit the online application on or before the last date, 20 August 2026
7. Take a printout or save a full copy of the submitted application for future reference
8. Watch for a response from NIAB regarding shortlisting for the Online Interview, since only shortlisted candidates are typically contacted
9. Prepare to discuss your Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology background if called for interview
10. Confirm interview scheduling once contacted