NII Senior Research Fellow (Project) Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 22 Aug (Delhi)

National Institute of Immunology (NII), an Autonomous Institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has released NII Senior Research Fellow (Project) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post. Is NII Senior Research Fellow (Project) Recruitment 2026 out? Yes — the notification is currently open, offering Life Sciences and Chemical Sciences postgraduates with NET/GATE qualification a DBT-funded contractual research fellowship at this leading immunology research institute in Delhi. NII is one of India's premier centres for immunology and molecular biology research, hosting multiple DBT-funded and internally sponsored research projects. The selected Senior Research Fellow will support a DBT-funded research project. Selection is based on an Interview, offline or online. Salary is ₹42,000 per month consolidated plus 27% HRA. The project tenure is expected to end on 18 March 2027. The application is submitted via email. The last date is 22 August 2026. The application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC, with SC/ST and Women exempted. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying.

M.Sc./M.Tech degree in any area of Life Sciences or Chemical Sciences, with NET/GATE qualification and 2 years of research experience. Distinct from NII's other concurrently open Senior Project Associate position.

• Not specified in the official notification

• M.Sc./M.Tech degree in any area of Life Sciences or Chemical Sciences
• NET/GATE qualification and 2 years of research experience are mandatory
• This is a contractual DBT-funded project position, with tenure expected to end 18 March 2027
• Application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC, with SC/ST and Women candidates exempted
• Distinct from NII's other concurrently open Senior Project Associate position
• Candidates with prior immunology-adjacent research experience, though not mandatory, may find their background particularly relevant

• General/OBC ₹100
• SC/ST/Women Nil

• ₹42,000 per month consolidated, plus 27% HRA

1. Read the official NII notification carefully, available at nii.res.in
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data, educational qualifications, and research experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of required documents — certificates, NET/GATE scorecard, experience proof, ID, photo
4. Clearly mention "Senior Research Fellow (Project)" in the email subject line
5. Send the complete application to the official email address specified
6. Ensure the email is sent by 22 August 2026
7. Pay the application fee of ₹100 if applicable to your category
8. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
9. Watch for a response from NII regarding interview scheduling
10. Prepare to discuss your Life Sciences or Chemical Sciences research background if called for interview