NII Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 19 Aug (Delhi)

National Institute of Immunology (NII), an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, has released NII Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 for 1 contractual government job vacancy under the SAHAJ project. This Delhi govt jobs 2026 opportunity is open to candidates holding an M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences with four years' R&D experience, or a Ph.D. in Life Sciences. The selected Senior Project Associate will support research activities under the SAHAJ project at NII. The selection process for this recruitment consists of an Interview. The post carries a monthly salary of ₹42,000 plus 27% HRA, on a contractual basis. The NII 2026 application must be submitted via email, with the post applied for clearly mentioned in the subject line, to the official email address specified in the notification. The last date to apply is 19 August 2026. Application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC, exempted for SC/ST and Women candidates. Candidates must be up to 40 years of age and should read the complete official NII notification before applying.

M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences with four years' R&D experience, or Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences.

Maximum 40 years, with relaxation as per government rules

• M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences with four years' R&D experience
• OR Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences
• Age: Maximum 40 years

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

₹42,000 per month plus 27% HRA

1. Read the official notification carefully at https://www.nii.res.in before applying
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications and experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents — educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof
4. Attach recent passport-size photographs as specified
5. Clearly mention the post applied for (Senior Project Associate) in the email subject line
6. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
7. Ensure the email is sent before the last date, 19 August 2026
8. Pay the applicable application fee of ₹100 (General/OBC) as instructed, if applicable
9. Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for future reference
10. Await intimation regarding shortlisting for the Interview