
The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB)—a National Institute of the Biotechnology, Research & Innovation Council (BRIC), Department of Biotechnology, Ministry for Science & Technology, Government of India—has invited applications from Indian citizens for rolling faculty positions. The institute aims to attract early-career and experienced scientists with a passion for innovative, translational, and interdisciplinary research across high-priority areas such as Cancer Research, Pathogen Biology, Neurobiology, Cardiovascular and Diabetes Biology, and Plant Biotechnology.
Priority Research Focus Areas
- Cell engineering solutions for affordable disease treatment and management.
- Novel molecular diagnostics and nanobiotechnology to improve cancer care.
- Therapeutic target discovery, targeted drug discovery strategies, delivery approaches, and AI/ML-based computational modeling.
- Bioengineering approaches for cell therapies, vaccines, testing methods, and immunotherapeutics.
- Innovative biotherapeutics, synthetic immunology, and antibody-drug conjugates.
- Innovative devices, biosensors, and future diagnostic pathology for preventive healthcare.
- Cardiovascular and diabetes biology, plant biotechnology, spice genomics, and medicinal plant biology.
- Cancer genomics, neurobiology, advanced neuroscience, regenerative medicine, and tissue engineering.
Position Details, Qualifications & Pay Levels
- 1. Scientist C
- Pay Matrix Level: Pay Level 11 (7th CPC)
- Number of Positions: 4 (UR-1, OBC-2, SC-1)
- Essential Qualification: MD or PhD or equivalent
- Experience Requirements: Relevant post-doctoral experience with high-quality peer-reviewed publications as both first and co-author. Product development scientists must demonstrate a strong track record in technology development, patents, and industrial commercialization.
- Age Limit: 35 years
- 2. Scientist E-II
- Pay Matrix Level: Pay Level 13 (7th CPC)
- Number of Positions: 2 (UR-1, SC-1)
- Essential Qualification: MD or PhD or equivalent
- Experience Requirements: Five years of post-doctoral experience with peer-reviewed high-quality publications as first and co-author. Product development candidates require proven technology development and patent commercialization records.
- Age Limit: 45 years
- 3. Scientist F
- Pay Matrix Level: Pay Level 13 A (7th CPC)
- Number of Positions: 2 (UR-1, OBC-1)
- Essential Qualification: MD or PhD or equivalent
- Experience Requirements: Eight years of post-doctoral experience with high-quality peer-reviewed publications as first and co-author. Product developers must exhibit outstanding achievements in technology transfer and industry collaborations.
- Age Limit: 50 years
Selection Procedure & Application Guidelines
- Multi-Tier Screening: The selection process includes a Level 1 Screening by an Institutional Screening Committee (ISC) for basic eligibility, followed by a Level 2 Screening by a Faculty Screening Committee (FSC) to review credentials, and final evaluations by the Scientist Selection Committee (SSC).
- Application Mode & Fee: This is a rolling advertisement with no application fee. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online portal.
- Quarterly Deadline: While applications are accepted year-round, the submission deadline for the current quarter is November 30, 2026.
