NII Project Technical Support Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by Email 21 Sep (New Delhi)

National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi, an autonomous research institute under the Department of Biotechnology, has released the NII Project Technical Support Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 government job vacancies — 1 Project Technical Support-III and 1 Project Technical Support-I. This is a laboratory-focused research support opportunity for graduates and diploma holders with hands-on molecular biology and animal handling experience. Selected candidates will support an ICMR-funded research project at NII, applying practical skills in cell culture, molecular biology techniques (RNA isolation, qRT-PCR, western blotting), and animal handling. Candidates holding a 3-year graduate degree with 3 years' experience or a Postgraduate degree (PTS-III), or 10th pass with a Diploma (MLT/DMLT/ITI) and 2 years' experience (PTS-I), are eligible to apply. The selection process for NII Project Technical Support Recruitment 2026 consists of Shortlisting of candidates followed by an Interview. Monthly remuneration is ₹28,000 plus 30% HRA for PTS-III and ₹18,000 plus 30% HRA for PTS-I. The NII Project Technical Support 2026 application process is via email, with the last date to apply set at 21 September 2026. Application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC candidates, with SC/ST and Women candidates exempted. Candidates must read the complete official NII notification carefully before applying, and clearly indicate the specific post (PTS-III or PTS-I) applied for in their email, since the two posts carry distinct qualification, experience, and salary requirements.

• Project Technical Support-III: Three-year graduate degree in a relevant subject with 3 years' post-qualification experience, or a Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject; hands-on experience in cell culture, molecular biology (RNA isolation, qRT-PCR, western blotting), and animal handling required
• Project Technical Support-I: 10th pass plus Diploma (MLT/DMLT/ITI or equivalent) with 2 years' relevant experience; hands-on experience in cell culture, molecular biology (RNA isolation, qRT-PCR, western blotting), and animal handling required

Not specified in the official notification

• Project Technical Support-III: 3-year graduate degree with 3 years' experience, or Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject
• Project Technical Support-I: 10th pass plus Diploma (MLT/DMLT/ITI or equivalent) with 2 years' relevant experience
• Both posts require hands-on experience in cell culture, molecular biology techniques (RNA isolation, qRT-PCR, western blotting), and animal handling
• Nature of engagement: Contractual, project-linked positions
• Application fee ₹100 for General/OBC; SC/ST and Women candidates exempted

• General/OBC: ₹100/-
• SC/ST, Women: Nil

• Project Technical Support-III: ₹28,000/- plus 30% HRA per month
• Project Technical Support-I: ₹18,000/- plus 30% HRA per month

1. Visit the official NII website, nii.ac.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 — educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
5. Clearly mention the post applied for (PTS-III or PTS-I) in the subject line of the email
6. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
7. Ensure the email is sent before the last date of 21 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 as scheduled, carrying all original documents for verification