RGCB Project Associate I Recruitment 2026

Under RGCB Recruitment 2026 (Adv. 17/2026), one Project Associate I position is open to Indian citizens. The post is in the ANRF funded project "Identification and Functional Characterization of Novel Short IRES Elements for Effective Circular RNA Translation: An Emerging Platform for Vaccines/Therapeutics", in the laboratory of Dr. Arun Sankaradoss, Scientist C, at BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram. The post lasts one year at first, or until the project ends if that comes sooner. Pay follows the prevailing ANRF guidelines. You need a First Class Master's Degree in Life Sciences and at least two years of documented experience. Apply online through the RGCB website (rgcb.res.in). Completed applications must be received by 26 October 2026.

The post is open only to Indian citizens. The notice says that only those who meet the criteria below need apply.

Essential Qualifications

• Good academic record with a First Class Master's Degree in Life Sciences.
• A minimum of two years of documented experience in mammalian cell culture or handling laboratory animals, along with in-depth knowledge of virology.

Desirable Qualifications

• Qualified National Eligibility Test – CSIR-UGC-NET/LS, GATE, DBT-BET, ICMR, DST-Inspire Fellowship, JEST, or JGEEBILS.
• Experience in experimental virology, including virus culture, titration, in vivo challenge, and pathology.
• Proficiency in basic molecular biology techniques, including RNA isolation, protein gel electrophoresis, and Western blotting.
• Basic experience in microbiological techniques in a BSL-2 laboratory.
• Experience in basic laboratory maintenance, including ordering supplies, inventory management, report preparation, and assisting research staff.

The NET/GATE-type qualifications are listed as desirable, not essential.

Age

The notice gives the age as 32 years as on 26 October 2026. Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India norms.

Pay for the RGCB Project Associate I post will follow the prevailing ANRF guidelines. The notice does not print a monthly amount. The appointment is initially for one year or until the project ends, whichever is earlier. It can be extended based on a performance evaluation. Like all project positions at RGCB, the post is co-terminus with the end of the project.

Applications must be submitted online using the "Apply Online" link given with Adv. 17/2026 on the RGCB Careers page. Completed applications must be received by 26 October 2026.

• Applications that are not in the prescribed format will be rejected without further review.
• Candidates currently working in Government firms should send their applications through proper channel.
• Anyone applying for more than one position must submit a separate application form for each position.

Applicants will be shortlisted for an online selection interview based on the eligibility criteria. Suitable candidates will then be selected based on their qualifications and their performance in the selection interview. The notice does not give an interview date.

• Being selected does not give the candidate any claim to future positions at RGCB, permanent or otherwise.
• Contact: BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thycaud Post, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 014, Kerala, India.
• Phone: +91-471-2529400 | 2347975 | 2348753; email: [email protected] ↗, [email protected] ↗.