Tata Memorial Centre Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (TMC ACTREC) has notified 1 contractual vacancy for the Junior Research Fellow post in Navi Mumbai. The project tenure is 3 years, with the pay specified as Rs. 45,880p.m. and the age limit as 28 Yrs. Eligible candidates possessing a B.S. 4 years programme /BPharm/MBBS/Integrated BS-MS/MSc/BE/BTech or equivalent degree, with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test, can apply by email. Applicants must send their CV, educational documents, caste certificate and Aadhaar card soft copy in a PDF format to the designated email address by 30 October 2026. The selection process consists of shortlisting followed by an interview in hybrid mode.
TMC ACTREC Junior Research Fellow at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tata Memorial Centre Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (TMC ACTREC) |
| Advertisement No. | ACTREC/ADVT-214/2026 |
| Department | Patwardhan Lab, CRI |
| Project | Deciphering the link between exosome-mediated metabolic reprogramming and bioenergetics of breast cancer cells in response to ECM stiffening |
| Tenure | 3 years |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Pay | Rs. 45,880/- p.m. (Rs. 37,000/- + 24% HRA) p.m. |
| Age Limit | 28 Yrs |
| Application Fee | Not stated in the notification |
| Job Location | Navi Mumbai |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | 30/10/2026 till 3:00 PM |
Who Can Apply
Candidates must meet the essential qualification and eligibility requirements specified for the Junior Research Fellow position.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | B.S. 4 years programme / BPharm / MBBS / Integrated BS-MS / MSc / BE / BTech or equivalent degree, with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test. |
Pay and Tenure
The selected Junior Research Fellow will receive a fellowship of Rs. 45,880/- p.m., which includes Rs. 37,000/- plus 24% HRA per month. The project tenure is 3 years. The work progress of the candidate will be monitored, and an extension will be given after 1 year.
TMC ACTREC Junior Research Fellow Job Description
The candidate selected for the Junior Research Fellow post is expected to perform the following duties and tasks:
- Perform cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry experiments etc. (e.g. cell culture, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence imaging, western blotting, RT-PCR experiments)
- Animal handling and IHC
- Annotate and analyse data
How to Apply for TMC ACTREC Junior Research Fellow
- Prepare your CV, educational documents, caste certificate, and Aadhaar card soft copy in a single PDF format.
- Compose an email addressed to [email protected].
- Set the subject line of your email strictly to “Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow”.
- Attach the PDF containing your CV and required documents to the email.
- Send the application on or before 30/10/2026 till 3:00 PM.
Selection and Interview
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and notified about the interview date and timings. The interview will be conducted in a hybrid mode. Candidates will have the option to confirm whether they will attend the interview in person or in online mode after receiving the short-listed email.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 15.10.2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 30/10/2026 till 3:00 PM |
Important Instructions
- Applications must be sent via email to [email protected] in PDF format only.
- The email application must contain the exact subject line specified in the notification.
- The upper age limit of 28 years is relaxable up to 5 years for candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, women, and physically handicapped candidates.
- Work progress will be monitored continuously, and extensions depend on performance reviews after 1 year.
- Only short-listed candidates will receive communication regarding interview details via email.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | View the official advertisement details |
| Official Website | Visit TMC ACTREC website |
