NIAB Scientist-B & Farm Manager 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by 11 Sep

National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, an autonomous institution under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, has released NIAB Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 18/2026 for 2 posts — 1 Scientist-B and 1 Farm Manager. This Telangana central government job vacancy 2026 is open to candidates holding an M.V.Sc./M.Sc./M.Tech with 3 years of R&D experience for the Scientist-B post, or Graduation in Animal Husbandry/Horticulture or a Master's in Life Sciences for the Farm Manager post. Candidates up to 35 years of age can apply online before the last date. Selected Scientist-B will conduct research and development work in one of NIAB's thrust areas of animal biotechnology, while the Farm Manager will oversee farm operations and animal husbandry activities supporting NIAB's research infrastructure. The selection process for NIAB Recruitment 2026 consists of a written test followed by a skill test. Scientist-B is placed at Pay Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, while Farm Manager is placed at Pay Level 6. The NIAB Recruitment 2026 online application window opened on 12 August 2026 and closes on 11 September 2026. The application fee is ₹500 for Scientist-B and ₹200 for Farm Manager for General/OBC candidates, reduced to ₹300 and ₹100 respectively for SC/ST/Women candidates, with PwBD candidates exempted. Candidates must read the complete official notification (Advt No. 18/2026) before applying, since the Scientist-B post specifically requires an outstanding academic and publication record in addition to R&D experience.

Scientist-B requires an M.V.Sc., M.Sc., or M.Tech. or equivalent degree from a recognised university, with an outstanding academic and publication record, along with 3 years of R&D experience in any of NIAB's thrust areas. Farm Manager requires Graduation in Animal Husbandry or Horticulture, or a Master's degree in Life Sciences, with a minimum of 50% marks. This is a full-time engagement at NIAB, an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology.

Maximum age is 35 years for all posts.

• Scientist-B: M.V.Sc./M.Sc./M.Tech or equivalent degree with outstanding academic and publication record, plus 3 years of R&D experience in a NIAB thrust area
• Farm Manager: Graduation in Animal Husbandry/Horticulture or Master's degree in Life Sciences with minimum 50% marks
• Maximum age 35 years for all posts
• This is a full-time engagement, governed by NIAB's own service rules as an autonomous institution
• Application fee: ₹500 (Scientist-B)/₹200 (Farm Manager) for General/OBC; ₹300/₹100 for SC/ST/Women; Nil for PwBD
• Selection consists of a written test followed by a skill test

₹500/- for Scientist-B, ₹200/- for Farm Manager (General/OBC)

Scientist-B: Pay Level 10 as per 7th CPC Farm Manager: Pay Level 6 as per 7th CPC

1. Visit the official NIAB application portal
2. Register and fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details
3. Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
4. Pay the applicable application fee online based on the post and category
5. Review all entered details carefully before final submission
6. Submit the application online on or before 11 September 2026
7. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for your own future reference
8. Wait for further communication regarding the written test and skill test schedule