NIAB Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply Online by 23 Sep (Senior Research Fellow & Senior Project Assistant)

National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, has released NIAB Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. 21/2026 for 2 government job vacancies — 1 Senior Research Fellow and 1 Senior Project Assistant. This is a distinct project-staff drive combining a laboratory research role with an administrative/supervisory support role, on a project basis. Selected candidates will support ongoing research and administrative functions at NIAB, with the Senior Research Fellow applying laboratory expertise in cell culture, immuno-assays, and molecular biology (with BSL3/tuberculosis-research experience preferred), and the Senior Project Assistant handling meeting coordination and supervisory administrative work. Candidates up to 35 years of age with an MVSc./M.Tech./MSc. in a relevant biotechnology discipline (SRF), or up to 50 years with a Graduate degree and 5 years' supervisory experience (SPA), are eligible to apply. The selection process for NIAB Recruitment 2026 consists of Screening, email intimation to shortlisted candidates, and an Interview conducted in online mode. Monthly remuneration is ₹42,000 plus HRA for SRF, and a rising consolidated scale from ₹57,060 to ₹60,530 over three years for SPA. The NIAB Recruitment 2026 online application is available at niab.org.in. The last date to apply online is 23 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official notification carefully before applying, since the two posts require entirely different backgrounds — one laboratory-research focused, the other administrative/supervisory.

• Senior Research Fellow: MVSc./M.Tech./MSc. in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Immunology with 2 years' experience in R&D; experience in cell culture, animal experiments, immuno assay ELISA/FACS, and molecular biology; experience in BSL3 laboratory work with Mycobacterium tuberculosis-based research preferred
• Senior Project Assistant: Graduate Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce or Business Management, with at least 5 years' experience in the actual conduct of meetings and adequate supervisory work experience

• Senior Research Fellow: Maximum 35 years
• Senior Project Assistant: Maximum 50 years

• Senior Research Fellow: MVSc./M.Tech./MSc. in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Immunology, 2 years' R&D experience, with cell culture, ELISA/FACS, and molecular biology skills
• Senior Project Assistant: Graduate Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Business Management, 5 years' experience in meeting coordination and supervisory work
• Age up to 35 years (SRF) or 50 years (SPA)
• Nature of engagement: Project-based, contractual
• No application fee for any category

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification

• Senior Research Fellow: ₹42,000/- plus HRA (if applicable) per month
• Senior Project Assistant: ₹57,060/- per month (1st year), ₹58,770/- (2nd year), ₹60,530/- (3rd year)

1. Visit the official NIAB website, niab.res.in, or the notifications portal at niab.org.in
2. Download and read the official notification PDF (Advt No. 21/2026) to confirm eligibility for the specific post
3. Register on the online application portal with a valid email ID and mobile number
4. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details
5. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and educational/experience certificates in the prescribed format
6. Review all details carefully before final submission
7. Submit the application on or before 23 September 2026
8. Take a printout or save a copy of the submission confirmation for future reference
9. Await email intimation regarding shortlisting for the Interview stage
10. Attend the Online Interview as scheduled, keeping all original documents ready for verification