NII Project Research Scientist-I 2026 — 1 Post, 20 Aug

National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi, has released NII Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post. This Delhi central government job vacancy 2026 is a contractual research position open to candidates holding a Ph.D. in any area of Life Sciences, or a Master's degree with a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Candidates with a first-author publication in a reputed journal will be preferred. Candidates can apply by email before the last date. Selected Project Research Scientist-I will support an ICMR-funded research project at NII, a premier autonomous institution dedicated to immunology and related life-sciences research under the Department of Biotechnology framework. The role involves contributing to the institute's ongoing scientific research activities, likely including experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, given the preference for candidates with a strong publication record. The selection process for NII Project Research Scientist-I 2026 is primarily through an interview, with candidates shortlisted based on their qualifications, experience, and publication record. The consolidated salary is ₹56,000 per month plus 30% HRA, a competitive rate reflecting the doctoral or equivalent-experience level expected for this role. The NII Project Research Scientist-I 2026 application is by email only. The last date to submit the application is 20 August 2026. The application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC candidates, while SC/ST and Women candidates are exempted — an unusual fee structure for an email-based application, so candidates should check the notification for the exact payment mechanism. Candidates must read the complete official notification before applying, and should clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of their email.

Candidates need a Ph.D. in any area of Life Sciences, or a Master's degree with a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Candidates with a first-author publication in a reputed journal will be preferred. This is a contractual, non-medical research position at NII.

Age limit is not specified in the notification reviewed. Candidates should confirm any age criteria directly with NII before applying.

• Ph.D. in any area of Life Sciences, or a Master's degree with a minimum of three years of relevant experience
• Candidates with a first-author publication in a reputed journal will be preferred
• Age limit is not specified in the notification reviewed — candidates should confirm directly with NII
• This is a contractual position, not a permanent government appointment
• Application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC, with SC/ST and Women candidates exempted
• Selection is primarily through an interview, with candidates shortlisted based on their qualifications and experience

₹100 for General/OBC category candidates Nil for SC/ST candidates Nil for Women candidates

₹56,000 per month plus 30% HRA This is a contractual position, not a permanent government appointment

1. Read the official NII Project Research Scientist-I 2026 notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare your complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and relevant experience or publications
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 — Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) — 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, 20 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