BRIC Institute of Life Sciences (BRIC ILS) is recruiting candidates for 17 Junior Research Fellow vacancies on a contractual basis leading to a PhD program. Eligible applicants must hold an M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects with at least 55%, along with a valid national competitive fellowship for five years. Fellowship and emoluments are provided as per funding agency guidelines. Candidates can apply online through the link provided in advertisement number 38/2026, paying the application fee online except for SC, ST, and PWD applicants and uploading required documents including fellowship proof. The last date for receiving applications is 9 November 2026. Selection involves screening, an online first round interview, and an offline final round interview at Bhubaneswar.
BRIC ILS Junior Research Fellow at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | BRIC Institute of Life Sciences (BRIC ILS), Bhubaneswar |
| Advertisement No. | 38/2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total Vacancies | 17 Nos. |
| Pay / Fellowship | As per guidelines of funding agencies (DST, DBT, CSIR, UGC, ICMR) |
| Age Limit | Below 28 years as of 9 November 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500/- (Except SC, ST, and PWD) |
| Job Location | Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 9 November 2026 |
Vacancy Details
The institute has announced a total of 17 Junior Research Fellow positions across various research disciplines.
| Sl No | Name of the PI | Name of the Project | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Narottam Acharya | Genome Instability and Fungal Pathogenesis | 1 |
| 2 | Dr. Anshuman Dixit | Development of thermostable proteins* | 1 |
| 3 | Dr. Gulam H Syed | Molecular Determinants of Arbovirus Pathogenesis and Replication | 2 |
| 4 | Dr. Mamoni Dash | Extracellular Vesicles as Biomaterials | 1 |
| 5 | Dr. Namisha Sharma | Role of non-coding RNAs in plant pathogen interaction | 1 |
| 6 | Dr. P. V. Ramchander | Human / Medical Genetics | 2 |
| 7 | Dr. Punit Prasad | 1. Epigenetics of AML & 2. Multi-omics approach to understand relapse biology in AML* | 2 |
| 8 | Dr. Seema Pradhan | Abiotic stress response in mung bean | 1 |
| 9 | Dr. Sunil K Raghav | Multi-omics to identify prognosis markers in Systemic Lupus Erythemosus and Tuberculosis | 2 |
| 10 | Dr. Tushar K. Beuria | Bacterial Division and Antimicrobial Resistance | 1 |
| 11 | Dr. V. Arun Nagaraj | Plasmodium Biology - Host-parasite interactions, vector transmission and disease pathogenesis | 3 |
*Experience with bioinformatics and computational biology will be preferred for specific projects.
Who Can Apply
Candidates must satisfy the following educational and fellowship requirements to apply for the Junior Research Fellow positions:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed their M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent qualification in Life Sciences and allied subjects (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Chemistry, Microbiology) with at least 55% marks without rounding off. Candidates awaiting final results may apply, but must produce their final mark sheet before joining. Fellowship Requirement: Candidates must have qualified in CSIR/UGC-JRF, DBT-JRF, UGC-RGNF, ICMR-JRF, or any other nationally competitive fellowship offered by the Government of India for PhD studies, having a valid fellowship for five years. If the original certificate is not available, a photocopy of the original admit card and the result page highlighting the roll number must be provided along with the application. Score sheet holders must submit their certificate at the time of the interview if shortlisted. Age Limit and Relaxation: Candidates should be below 28 years of age as of the last date of application submission (9 November 2026). The upper age limit is relaxed up to 5 years for SC, ST, Persons with Disability (PwD), and female applicants, and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants.
How to Apply for BRIC ILS Junior Research Fellow
- Visit the official institute website at www.ils.res.in.
- Access the online application link provided on the website under advertisement number 38/2026.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/- online through the payment link provided in the application form, except if belonging to SC, ST, or PWD categories.
- Upload required documents, including fellowship proof (admit card, result page, or certificate).
- Submit the completed application online on or before 9 November 2026.
Selection and Interview
The selection procedure consists of a 3-tier process for fellowship holders:
- Screening: Shortlisting of applications based on criteria mentioned in the advertisement. Additional criteria or cut-offs may apply if the number of applicants is high. First Round: Conducted online. Final Round: Shortlisted candidates are called for a second and final round of interviews held offline at BRIC-ILS, Bhubaneswar, where they can interact with PIs and provide their laboratory choices. To and fro bus or rail fare by the shortest route limited to sleeper class is paid to candidates appearing for the final round interview.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for receiving applications | 9 November 2026 |
| Display of shortlisted candidates and instructions | On or before 12 November 2026 |
| Date of first round of interview (Online) | 16–17 November 2026 |
| Display of results of 1st round | On or before 20 November 2026 |
| Date of final round of interview (Offline) | 14–16 December 2026 |
| Declaration of final results | On or before 22 December 2026 |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Advt. No.: 38/2026 Notification |
| Official Website | BRIC ILS Website |
