THSTI Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for Project Research Scientist, Project Technician and More Posts

THSTI Recruitment 2026 Overview

THSTI Recruitment 2026 covers posts under five projects. The table summarises the official notification details.

THSTI is an institute of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council and conducts translational research that turns concepts into products to improve human health. Its centres include the Centre for Maternal and Child Health, Centre for Virus Research, Therapeutics and Vaccines, Centre for Tuberculosis Research, Centre for Microbial Research, Centre for Immunobiology and Immunotherapy, Centre for Drug Discovery, Clinical Development Services Agency, Computational and Mathematical Biology Centre, and Centre for Bio-design and Diagnostics.

THSTI Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Details

THSTI Vacancy 2026 includes one post each under the following projects. Principal Investigators (PI) are named as given in the notification.

The notification does not give a category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) breakup of vacancies.

THSTI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

THSTI has not specified an application start date or a last date to apply. The key dates are the walk-in interview dates, which are also the crucial dates for checking age, experience and qualification eligibility. Reporting time for every post is 9:00 am.

Candidates arriving after the time slot will not be entertained.

THSTI Eligibility Criteria and Qualification

Eligibility differs for each post. The experience required must be gained after obtaining the minimum educational qualification. Candidates must check that they meet the minimum criteria before appearing, as the notification states that no query on eligibility will be entertained. All educational, professional and technical qualifications must be from a recognized Board/University.

Desirable qualifications and experience, as listed in the notification, are given in the post-wise section below. For posts 5, 6 and 7, the notification lists the additional experience requirements without labelling them as essential or desirable, so they are shown as written.

THSTI Age Limit

The THSTI age limit is different for each post. The date of interview of the respective post is the crucial date for determining age eligibility.

THSTI Age Relaxation

The notification lists the following age and other relaxations for direct recruits and departmental candidates:

• Five years for candidates belonging to SC/ST communities.
• Three years for candidates belonging to OBC communities.
• For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): UR – ten years, OBC – 13 years, SC/ST – 15 (as printed in the notification; the unit is not completed in the text).
• Central Government servants: up to five years, in accordance with instructions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time.
• Institute/Departmental employees: relaxation to the extent of service rendered by them as on the closing date of the advertisement.
• Ex-servicemen: up to the extent of service rendered in defence forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) plus 3 years, provided they have put in a minimum of 6 months attested service.

THSTI Salary

The notification gives a monthly consolidated emolument for each post. HRA is mentioned as payable on top for some posts only. For the other posts, the notification does not mention HRA.

THSTI Selection Process

Selection is through a walk-in written test/skill test/interview at 9:00 am on the date mentioned against each post. The notification does not describe the stages, marking, or weightage in more detail. It does state the following:

• If many candidates appear for the walk-in, screening will be done to limit the number of candidates to those with higher/relevant qualification and experience.
• The number of vacancies may change depending on the actual requirement at the time of the written test/skill test/interview.
• All results/notifications will be published only on the THSTI website, and all communications will be made only through email.

How to Apply for THSTI Recruitment 2026

THSTI has invited candidates to attend a walk-in. No online registration, application form or application link is mentioned in the notification.

THSTI Apply Online

The notification does not provide an online application process. Candidates are asked to appear in person on the date listed for their post.

Walk-in Venue

Documents and Instructions

• Bring your latest CV/resume, one set of photocopies of documents supporting educational qualification and experience, the originals for verification, and a valid ID card.
• Candidates coming after the time slot mentioned will not be entertained.
• All candidates appearing at THSTI must deposit their mobile phone along with valid identity proof at the reception. It will be returned only after the entire selection process is complete.

THSTI Posts: Desirable Skills, Duties and Posting Location

The details below are taken from the notification’s job description and skills columns.

1. THSTI Project Research Scientist II (Senior Psychologist)

Posting: Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.

Desirable:

• Experience in clinical/health research project.
• Registered with RCI.
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective communication skills to provide timely and accurate information to participants and their caregivers.

Responsibilities:

• Application, interpretation and recording of GSED assessment of infant.
• Application, interpretation and recording of Bayley’s scale IV of infant development.
• Application, interpretation and recording of HINE.
• Application, interpretation and recording of INCLEN Diagnostic Tool for Autism Spectrum Disorder (INDT-ASD).
• Application, interpretation and recording of INCLEN Diagnostic Tool for Epilepsy (INCLEN-INDT-EPI).
• Training and monitoring of Psychologist, Project Nurse, Field Worker in the study.
• Counselling of mothers with health concerns.
• Essential package of care for baby with cognitive/social delays (counselling of parents in early intervention).
• Any other work as assigned by PI.

2. THSTI Occupational Therapist

Posting: Civil Hospital, Sector 10, Gurgaon, Haryana.

Desirable:

• Experience in performing HINE assessments for infants between 0-2 years.
• Experience in working with pediatrics age groups.
• Registered with a recognized council of occupational therapy and physiotherapy (COTPT).
• Good communication skills both in Hindi and English.

Responsibilities:

• Assessment of infants and children in a clinical research cohort at a district hospital.
• Perform Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) and Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination (HNNE) and assess infants and children in the cohort.
• Perform electronic data collection in terms of assessment points and scores.
• Provide inputs into study related materials such as clinical operations plan, SOPs, CRFs, guideline and training module.
• Assist the clinical Research coordinator (CRC) and site investigator for study related activities and work assigned by the PI.

3. THSTI Senior Technical Assistant

Posting: The selected candidate may be required to work at the Gurugram Civil Hospital, depending on project requirements. Desirable qualifications are not specified in the notification.

Responsibilities:

• Collection and processing of infant/clinical biospecimens.
• Scanning, barcoding, and storage of processed biospecimens using laboratory management software and digital platforms.
• Sorting, retrieval, packing, and shipment of biospecimens to laboratories in accordance with IATA guidelines.
• Molecular biology techniques, including nucleic acid isolation from blood samples and DNA concentration estimation.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and records related to receipt, processing, storage, retrieval, and shipment of biospecimens at the Biorepository.
• Supporting day-to-day biorepository activities and ensuring compliance with established SOPs and quality requirements.

4. THSTI Project Technical Support III

Posting location is not specified; the walk-in is at THSTI, Faridabad.

Desirable:

• Experience in cell lines culture and maintenance.
• Experience in working with mice models.
• In-vitro and in-vivo modelling of lung fibrosis.
• Blood collection from mouse and performing biochemical investigations like ELISA etc.
• Western blotting and other molecular techniques including RT-PCR, transfection studies, gene overexpression or knock down studies in human cell lines.
• Maintenance and culture of human cell lines.
• Sample preparation for Proteomics studies and related data analysis.
• Experience with molecular techniques like RNA isolation, RT-PCR, Western Blotting, ELISA, etc.
• Proficiency in computational software including Microsoft Excel, Power point etc.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Data compilation, presentation, and report writing.

5. THSTI Research Scientist

Posting location is not specified; the walk-in is at THSTI, Faridabad.

Additional requirement as listed: the candidate must have hands-on experience with metagenomic and microbial genome analysis and have publications published in an indexed journal.

Responsibilities:

• Engineering bacterial genomes for the synthesis and delivery of peptides in the gastrointestinal tract.
• Conducting animal experiments.
• Analysis and interpretation of NGS and LC-MS data.

6. THSTI Project Research Fellow

Posting location is not specified; the walk-in is at THSTI, Faridabad.

Additional requirements as listed:

• Research experience in human microbiome and genetic analysis.
• Experience with, and willingness to work on, small-animal model.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and conducting animal models for studying intestinal health.
• Cloning and expression of small peptide-coding genes in gut bacteria.

7. THSTI Project Technician

Posting location is not specified; the walk-in is at THSTI, Faridabad.

Additional requirement as listed: prior experience of working in a microbiology lab.

Responsibilities:

• Microbial culturing and preparation of bacterial cultures.
• Genomic and plasmid DNA extraction.
• Routine microbiology laboratory work.

8. THSTI Project Research Scientist I

Posting location is not specified; the walk-in is at THSTI, Faridabad.

Desirable (as listed in the notification): prior experience in the development, validation, and qualification of biochemical assays and methods for new molecules and known drugs. This includes, but is not limited to, analytical troubleshooting; data generation, compilation, report preparation; lab notebook and record keeping; and SOP writing.

Also listed in the job description column:

• Working with mycobacteria (non-pathogenic); should have prior experience working in a BSL-3 laboratory and handling pathogenic mycobacteria as well.
• Handling of animals in a BSL-3 setting and processing biological samples such as animal organ homogenates for bacterial analysis.

THSTI Recruitment 2026 General Terms and Conditions

1. These are short-term positions. Extension will be granted subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbents and the tenure of the project. Those appointed will have no claim for regularization of employment.
2. All educational, professional and technical qualifications should be from a recognized Board/University.
3. The experience requirement is the experience acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications. Candidates must satisfy themselves about eligibility before applying/appearing. No query will be entertained regarding eligibility criteria.
4. The date of interview of the respective post is the crucial date for determining eligibility with regard to age, experience, essential qualification etc.
5. Age and other relaxations are as listed in the age relaxation section above.
6. All results/notifications will only be published on the THSTI website, so candidates should visit it regularly.
7. All communications will only be made through email.
8. If many candidates appear for the walk-in interview, screening will be done to limit the number of candidates to those possessing higher/relevant qualification and experience.
9. The number of vacancies may change subject to actual requirement at the time of the written test/skill test/interview.
10. For any provisions not covered in the notification, the bye laws of THSTI/Govt. of India rules/guidelines will prevail.
11. Canvassing wrong information in any form will be a disqualification.

The notification adds that the Government strives to have a work force which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. It is signed by the Head-Administration.