IAV Project Associate - I Recruitment 2026

The Institute of Advanced Virology has 02 temporary Project Associate-I vacancies, paying Rs. 25,000/- a month on a consolidated basis. Candidates need a Master's degree or equivalent, with at least 60% marks, in Virology, Biotechnology, Microbiology or Biochemistry. Applications are accepted through an online form until 05.00 PM on 16 November 2026.

The flagship research programs of the Institute of Advanced Virology address the need to build indigenous capacity in molecular diagnosis, therapy and prevention to combat emerging viral diseases. The institute's work also covers the development of monoclonal and therapeutic antibodies, advanced diagnostics and antivirals against medically important viruses.

The institute is seeking candidates for these two flagship projects:

Age limit: 32 years as on 1 November 2026.

Minimum essential qualification: Master's degree (with minimum 60% marks) or equivalent degree in Virology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry from a recognised University/Institute.

Desirable experience: Research experience in the field of molecular biology, cell culture techniques, and mouse handling.

• All educational qualification certificates shall be from a recognized Board/University/Institute.
• Experience is counted from the date of acquiring the prescribed minimum essential educational qualification.
• Where grading other than percentage is used, the CGPA/Grade to % conversion formula issued by the competent authority for the degree awarding institution has to be submitted with the application, unless the certificate or mark sheet already provides it.

Check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

The application fee is Rs. 200 + GST, and the amount to be paid through SBI Collect is Rs.236/-.

1. Screening: only candidates who fulfil all the essential qualifications and qualify the screening by a duly constituted screening committee will be short-listed.
2. Selection: short-listed candidates will be selected through a process comprising a written test and/or interview.

• The position is purely temporary, and the appointment is initially for one year and coterminous with the project.
• Extension beyond one year depends on obtaining the prescribed grading in the yearly progress evaluation by the Program Monitoring Committee (PMC).
• The evaluation will be strictly based on achievements against the milestones set at the beginning of the program. If progress is not satisfactory, no further extension will be granted.
• Selection does not entitle the candidate to any claim for future positions at IAV, permanent or otherwise.
• The selected candidate will be required to work at any of the collaborating institutions as per the directions of the PI.
• Selected candidates are required to join within 15 days from the date of the appointment order.

1. Open the IAV online application form ↗ and submit it before the deadline.
2. Give a valid e-mail ID, because all correspondence on this appointment will be through e-mail only.
3. Log in to SBI Collect ↗ to pay the fee.
4. Select Educational Institutions, then Institute of Advanced Virology, then Fees Recruitment.
5. Make the payment for Rs.236/-.
6. Include the CGPA/Grade to % conversion formula with the application if your degree uses grades and the formula is not on your certificate or mark sheet.

Amendments to the notification, if any, and the results will be published on the institute's website, so applicants should check it regularly. Canvassing in any form is not permitted, and interim enquiries will not be entertained. The Director, IAV reserves the right to decide the number of positions to be filled and any matter related to the selection procedure, including cancelling the selection process if circumstances demand so.