CSIR-CCMB Recruitment 2026 | JRF, Senior Project Associate & Technical Assistant | Salary up to ₹57,000 + HRA

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB) has released Notification No. 0226/D dated 27 February 2026 inviting online applications from eligible Indian Nationals for temporary project positions on a contractual basis.

📅 Last Date to Apply Online: 09 March 2026

📌 Project Details

• Project Code: GAP0587
• Project Title: Comprehensive Investigation of Bacterial and Viral Pathogens
• Principal Investigator: Dr. Vinay K. Nandicoori
• Project End Date: 24 June 2027

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🧾 Vacancy Details

I️⃣ ANRF Junior Research Fellow (Project JRF)

• Post Code: 010226D | No. of Posts: 01
• Upper Age Limit: 35 years
• Area: Molecular Biology
• Monthly Emoluments: ₹37,000 + HRA

🎓 Essential Qualification:

• M.Sc. in Life Sciences / Chemistry
• Must be qualified through CSIR-UGC NET / GATE OR National level exams conducted by DST, DBT, DAE, DRDO, ICMR, ICAR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.

✔ Desirable Experience:

Nucleic acid isolation & purification, PCR, Gel electrophoresis, Sanger sequencing, Cloning, Genomic/RNA-seq library preparation, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) analysis.

II️⃣ ANRF Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT)

• Post Code: 020226D | No. of Posts: 01
• Upper Age Limit: 40 years
• Area: Molecular Biology
• Monthly Emoluments: ₹57,000 + HRA

🎓 Essential Qualification:

• M.Sc./Integrated M.Sc. in Life Sciences + 4 years experience OR
• M.Tech + 2 years experience OR
• Ph.D.

✔ Desirable Experience:

Minimum 2 years lab experience in PCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis, Nucleic acid purification, Sanger sequencing, and RNA-seq/Genomic library preparation.

III️⃣ ANRF Technical Assistant

• Post Code: 030226D | No. of Posts: 01
• Upper Age Limit: 35 years
• Area: Molecular Biology
• Monthly Emoluments: ₹27,000 + HRA

🎓 Essential Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science OR 3-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology

✔ Desirable Experience:

Experience in lab management, indenting & administrative work in a research lab.

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💻 How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the official website of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.

• 🌐 Apply at: www.ccmb.res.in
• 📧 For technical issues: proj-rectt@ccmb.res.in
• 📅 Notification Date: 27 February 2026

📄 Official Notification PDF

📢 Selection Process

• Applications will be shortlisted by CCMB scientists.
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.
• Interview may be conducted in person or online.
• Final results will be published on the CCMB website.
• Waitlist panel valid for 1 year.

⚖️ General Terms & Conditions

• Positions are purely temporary and project-based. No claim for regular appointment in CSIR/CCMB.
• Maximum project engagement across CSIR labs: 5 years.
• Age relaxation as per CSIR/Govt. of India rules.
• No TA/DA for attending the interview.
• Working hours: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (may include weekends if required).
• Income tax will be deducted at source. One day leave per completed month.
• Engagement can be terminated with one month notice.

⚠ Incomplete applications, candidates not meeting eligibility criteria, or canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.