National Institute of Immunology (NII) has announced 1 vacancy for the Research Associate I post on a contract basis for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time. The position offers consolidated emoluments of Rs. 58,000 per month plus 27% HRA as per Institute Rules, depending upon qualifications and experience. Applicants must hold a PhD/MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree or 3 years research/teaching/design/development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one SCI journal paper. Eligible candidates can apply strictly in the prescribed format by email to the investigator of the project, with the last date for the receipt of applications being 28 October 2026. The selection process involves shortlisting based on CV and qualifications followed by an interview.
NII Research Associate I at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Institute of Immunology (NII) |
| Project | Understanding the molecular and immunological correlates of tuberculosis-induced cachexia |
| Funding Agency | BIRAC |
| Tenure | Tenable-12.09.2027 (contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time) |
| Post Name(s) | Research Associate I |
| Vacancies | 1 (One position only) |
| Pay | Rs. 58,000/- per month plus 27% HRA |
| Age Limit | Not stated in the notice |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100/- (Women & SC/ST/PH candidates exempted) |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date or Interview Date | 28 October 2026 (Last date of receipt of applications) |
Vacancy Details
The recruitment notification offers a single vacancy for the Research Associate I post under the specified BIRAC-funded project.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Research Associate I | 1 |
Who Can Apply
Candidates must possess the required academic background and research exposure specified for the project.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate I | PhD/MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree OR having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Expertise in handling human samples/cohorts, human Immunology, multi-colour high parameter flowcytometry analysis and genomics is necessary. Candidates who have completed their viva-voce examination may apply. | Experience with analysis of antigen-specific T cells, single-cell multiomics experiments, omics data analysis, and immune cell culture. Ability to perform both wet lab experiments and bioinformatic analysis (writing custom codes in R). |
Pay and Tenure
The selected candidate will receive consolidated emoluments of Rs. 58,000/- per month plus 27% HRA as per DST OM dated 26.06.2023 and Institute Rules, depending upon qualifications and experience. The appointment is on a contract basis for one year or for the duration of the project (tenable up to 12.09.2027), whichever is shorter, at a time.
How to Apply for NII Research Associate I
- Download the prescribed format from the official notification.
- Fill out the application form completely with all required details.
- Prepare a complete Curriculum Vitae containing experimental expertise, list of publications, and names of three referees.
- Make the application fee payment of Rs. 100/- through Canara Bank or Indian Bank demand draft in favour of the Director, NII, or via UPI/Paytm/PhonePe to Bank A/c Beneficiary Name: Director, NII / Account No: 1484101001636 / IFSC: CNRB0001484 (Women and SC/ST/PH candidates are exempted upon submitting documentary proof).
- Send the application in the prescribed format along with your complete CV and fee payment proof via email directly to the project investigator at [email protected] or [email protected], clearly indicating the name of the project.
Selection and Interview
Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview. Shortlisted candidates are required to submit attested copies of all their certificates and documentary proof of fee exemption or payment at the time of the interview. The interviews will be held in offline/online mode.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date of Receipt of Applications | 28 October 2026 |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Detailed recruitment advertisement |
| Official Website | National Institute of Immunology website |
