NIAB Recruitment 2026: Technical Openings for Pharma & Life Sciences at Vaccine Testing Facility

The National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, has announced vacancies for Technical Officers to support its state-of-the-art Vaccine Testing Facility. NIAB is a premier research institute dedicated to livestock health, pharmaceuticals, and the development of globally competitive biologicals.

Position Details & Eligibility

Position	Essential Qualification	Experience & Skills	Upper Age	Salary
Junior Technical Officer	B.Sc. (4 yrs), B.Pharm, BVSc, or M.Sc. in Life Sciences	Knowledge of biologics testing, GLP, QA/QC. Pref. 1 year experience.	35 Years	Up to ₹48,100
Senior Technical Officer	B.Sc. (4 yrs), B.Pharm, BVSc, or M.Sc. in Life Sciences	Min. 2 years experience in biologics testing, viral/bacterial cultures, or DNA/RNA work.	40 Years	Up to ₹54,600

Core Job Responsibilities

Selected candidates will be involved in:

Biologics Quality Testing: Ensuring the safety and efficacy of animal vaccines and pharmaceuticals.
Lab Operations: Handling viral/bacterial cultures and molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA work).
Compliance: Operating under GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

How to Apply

Mode of Application: Online Only via the official portal: niab.res.in.
Opening Date: 28th January 2026.
Closing Date: 17th February 2026.
Selection Process: Initial screening of applications followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates (intimated via email).

Important Instructions for Applicants

Documentation: Only Provisional Degree Certificates or Convocation Degrees are accepted as proof of qualification.
Experience: Certificates must be officially issued by the Head of the Department or Office.
No Hard Copies: There is no requirement to send physical copies of the application.
Tenure: Initially for 1 year, with potential for annual renewal based on performance.