NII Project Scientist-I/II Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply via Email by 12 Sep (Delhi)

National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi, an autonomous research institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, has released the NII Project Scientist-I/II Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 government job vacancies. This is a distinct research opportunity for PhD holders and Master's degree engineers in bioinformatics, computational biology, and related computational life-sciences disciplines, separate from NII's several other single-post research positions advertised earlier this year. Selected Project Scientists will support a computational life-sciences research project at NII, applying expertise in bioinformatics, computational biology, systems biology, or biophysics. Candidates holding a PhD in a relevant computational discipline or a Master's Degree in Engineering and Technology are eligible for Project Scientist-I, while Project Scientist-II additionally requires 3 years of R&D experience in industry, academia, or science and technology organisations. The selection process for NII Recruitment 2026 consists of Shortlisting of candidates followed by an Interview, conducted in offline or online mode. Monthly remuneration is ₹56,000 plus 27% HRA for Project Scientist-I and ₹67,000 plus 27% HRA for Project Scientist-II. The NII Project Scientist 2026 application process is via email, with candidates required to send their complete application to the official Investigator email address specified in the notification, available for download at nii.res.in. The last date to apply is 12 September 2026. The application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC candidates, with Women and SC/ST/PH candidates exempted. Candidates must read the complete official NII notification carefully before applying, clearly mentioning the specific post applied for in the subject line of their email.

• Project Scientist-I: PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Systems Biology/Biophysics or any closely related interdisciplinary area involving computation in life sciences, or a Master's Degree in Engineering and Technology from a recognised university or equivalent
• Project Scientist-II: Same educational qualification as Project Scientist-I, plus an additional 3 years of experience in Research and Development in Industry, Academic Institutions, or Science and Technology organisations and scientific activities/services

Not specified in the official notification — candidates should confirm the applicable age criteria directly with the project Investigator

• Project Scientist-I: PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Systems Biology/Biophysics or a closely related interdisciplinary computational life-sciences area, or a Master's Degree in Engineering and Technology
• Project Scientist-II: Same qualification as Project Scientist-I, plus 3 additional years of R&D experience in industry, academic institutions, or science and technology organisations
• Nature of engagement: Project-based, contractual
• Application fee ₹100 for General/OBC; Women and SC/ST/PH candidates exempted
• Candidates must clearly mention the post applied for in the email subject line

₹100/- for General/OBC candidates; Women and SC/ST/PH candidates exempted

• Project Scientist-I: ₹56,000/- per month plus 27% HRA
• Project Scientist-II: ₹67,000/- per month plus 27% HRA (as per DST OM dated 10.07.2020)

1. Visit the official NII website, nii.res.in, and download the notification PDF
2. Read the complete official notification carefully to confirm eligibility for the specific post
3. Prepare a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
5. Clearly mention the post applied for (Project Scientist-I or Project Scientist-II) in the subject line of the email
6. Send the complete application to the official email address of the Investigator mentioned in the notification
7. Ensure the email is sent before the last date of 12 September 2026
8. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
9. Await communication regarding shortlisting for the Interview stage
10. Attend the Interview, conducted in offline or online mode as intimated by NII