RCB Recruitment 2026 – Chief Scientific Officer & Project Scientist III (2 Posts)

Yes, RCB Recruitment 2026 is out. The Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad, has released Advertisement No. RCB/BSU/02/2026/Rectt./HR for 2 posts — 1 Chief Scientific Officer and 1 Project Scientist III specializing in Biopharma, Biotherapeutics or Veterinary Science. RCB is an institution of national importance under the Department of Biotechnology, established with UNESCO auspices, and runs several concurrent recruitment cycles at any given time — this posting (Advt 02/2026) is separate from other recent RCB postings such as Junior Research Fellow (Advt 26/Project/2026/HR) and Part-Time Doctor. The Chief Scientific Officer post is a senior leadership-level role requiring 20 years of relevant professional experience, while Project Scientist III is a more specialised research role requiring 7 years of R&D experience specifically in Biopharma, Biotherapeutics or Veterinary Science. Eligible candidates can apply online through the RCB recruitment portal on or before 13 September 2026. Selection involves screening by a Screening Committee followed by a further selection process. Given the senior and specialised nature of both posts, candidates should ensure their application clearly documents the required years of relevant experience with supporting evidence.

• Chief Scientific Officer: A Doctoral degree in Science or a Master's degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university or equivalent, with at least 20 years of relevant professional experience
• Project Scientist III (Biopharma/Biotherapeutics/Veterinary Science): A Doctoral degree in Science or a Master's degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university or equivalent, with a minimum of 7 years of R&D experience in industrial or academic institutions, or in science and technology organizations

• Maximum 45 years, as stated in the official notification for these posts
• Age relaxation as per Government of India norms; in other cases, if a candidate is otherwise suitable, age/experience relaxation may be granted by the Competent Authority

• Open to candidates holding a Doctoral degree in Science or a Master's degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university, meeting the post-specific experience requirement — 20 years for Chief Scientific Officer, 7 years for Project Scientist III
• Maximum age is 45 years as stated in the official notification; candidates should confirm this detail directly against the notification PDF, since senior scientific posts sometimes carry different or relaxable age provisions
• Age or experience relaxation may be granted by the Competent Authority in individual cases where a candidate is otherwise found suitable
• This is a contractual position, not a permanent RCB appointment

General/OBC: Rs. 200. SC/ST: Nil.

• Chief Scientific Officer: Up to Rs. 2,00,000 per month
• Project Scientist III (Biopharma/Biotherapeutics/Veterinary Science): Rs. 78,000 per month plus HRA

1. Visit the RCB recruitment portal at jobs-nt.rcb.ac.in
2. Read the official Advertisement No. RCB/BSU/02/2026/Rectt./HR notification PDF thoroughly to confirm your eligibility for the specific post
3. Register on the portal with a valid email ID and mobile number
4. Fill in personal, educational and detailed professional experience information accurately in the online application
5. Upload your photograph, signature, and supporting educational and experience certificates as specified in the notification
6. Pay the applicable application fee online — Rs. 200 for General/OBC, or none for SC/ST candidates
7. Review your application carefully before final submission, particularly your years-of-experience documentation
8. Submit the completed application before 13 September 2026
9. Save a copy or screenshot of your submitted application for future reference
10. Regularly check the RCB website for updates on screening and further selection stages