CSIR-IICB Recruitment 2026 Walk-in for Multiple Research Jobs | Attend The Interview
The latest CSIR-IICB recruitment notification has opened multiple Project Associate and research jobs through a walk-in interview scheduled for 27 February 2026. Candidates from life sciences, chemistry, bioinformatics, and related backgrounds can apply for these prestigious opportunities at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology. If you are looking to enter government research jobs with attractive stipends, this is a must-apply opportunity.
About the Institute:
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB), Kolkata, is a premier multidisciplinary laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), known for its cutting-edge work in chemical biology, drug discovery, molecular medicine, and systems biology.
Advertisement No.: R&C/586/2026
Available Positions:
Project Associate-I
- Vacancy Code: 5862601
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Name of the Project: ‘CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative Phase III (2025-30)[HCP002502]’
- Project Tenure: Upto 31.03.2027
- Qualification required: Master’s/integrated master’s in Natural or Agricultural from a recognized university.
- Desirable: Candidates having theoretical or practical knowledge in the area of organizing training and development programs would be preferred. The candidate should have proficiency in database management, MS-Excel, good documentation, and communication skills.
- Age Limit: 35 Years.
- Stipend: Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA Per month (with NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent) OR Rs. 25,000/- plus HRA Per month (without NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent).
Senior Project Associate
- Vacancy Code: 5862605
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Name of the Project: ‘BIC platform integration for high throughput multi-omics data analysis and text processing at CSIR-IICB[GAP-447]’
- Project Tenure: Up to 31.03.2027
- Qualification required: Msc. in any branch of Life sciences with 3 years of experience in Bioinformatics.
- Desirable: Experience in handling Bioinformatics data.
- Age Limit: 40 Years.
- Stipend: Rs. 42,000/- + 27% HRA.
Project Associate-I
- Vacancy Code: 5862606
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Name of the Project: ‘Decoding the genomic content for understanding seed recalcitrance and seedling drought response in Shorea robusta’
- Project Tenure: Initially for one year (extendable upto 31.10.2028).
- Qualification required: M.Sc in any branch of Life science/botany/plant sciences.
- Desirable: 3 or more years of research experience in sequence data handling.
- Age Limit: 35 Years.
- Stipend: Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA Per month (with NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent) OR Rs.
25,000/- plus HRA Per month (without NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent).
Senior Project Associate
- Vacancy Code: 5862607
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Name of the Project: ‘Mechanistic understanding of dynamic regulations of SEC functions during genotoxic stress-dependent global transcriptional inhibation and subsequent recovery of efficient DNA repair and cell survival[GAP-464]’
- Project Tenure: Up to 31.03.2027
- Qualification required: Master’s/Integrated Master’s in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/MVSc or Animal Sciences and 3 years’ experience in Research and
Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology
Organizations and scientific activities and services. - Desirable: The candidate should have desirable work experience of a minimum of one year or higher working in a project. The candidate should also have sound knowledge of
bioinformatics analysis that includes next-generation sequencing analysis. The
candidate also should have reasonable knowledge of field of eukaryotic
transcriptional regulation. - Age Limit: 40 Years.
- Stipend: Rs. 42,000/- + 27% HRA.
Project Associate-I
- Vacancy Code: 5862608
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Name of the Project: ‘Role of Mother-Neonate Dyad Interaction in Resolving Pediatric viral infection [HCP002502]’
- Project Tenure: Initially for 1 year (extendable up to 31.03.2029)
- Qualification required: Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural from a recognized University.
- Desirable: Animal Handling, Molecular Biology techniques including RT-PCR, Flowcytometry, Microscopy & Cell Culture.
- Age Limit: 35 Years.
- Stipend: Rs. 31,000/- plus HRA per month (with NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent) OR Rs.
25,000/- plus HRA Per month (without NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent).
Project Associate-II
- Vacancy Code: 5862609
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Name of the Project: ‘Deep Ocean Mission – Towards Discovery and Development of Novel Drugs and Pharmaceuticals[GAP-490]’
- Project Tenure: From 01.04.2026 to 25.01.2027
- Qualification required: Masters/ Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural from a recognized University.
- Desirable: Experience in Mammalian Cell Culture or Molecular Biology Assays is desirable.
- Age Limit: 35 Years.
- Stipend: Rs. 35,000/- plus HRA Per month (with NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent) OR Rs.
28,000/- plus HRA Per month (without NET/NET(LS)/GATE/equivalent).
Important Dates:
- Walk-in Interview: 27 February 2026
- Reporting Time: 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates fulfilling all the above conditions may appear for the walk-ininterview with duly filled-up Application Form in the prescribed format along with the following documents as applicable (original and self attested copy):
- Matriculation Certificate in support of your date of birth,
- All mark-sheets and certificates regarding educational qualification (since Matriculation),
- No Objection Certificate from the employer if employed,
- Final Mark Sheet of B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Tech/Ph.D Certificate,
- Documentary proof of NET/NET(LS)/GATE/Equivalent,
- One Passport size photograph,
- Caste certificate (wherever applicable).
The CSIR-IICB recruitment drive offers excellent research jobs for candidates aiming to build a strong career in government R&D. With multiple Project Associate openings and attractive stipends, eligible candidates should not miss this walk-in opportunity at CSIR-IICB.
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