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Looking to build a serious career in life sciences? The newly announced CCMB Recruitment 2026 offers exciting Research Scientist Jobs and Project Associate positions in microbiology, biotechnology, wildlife ecology, structural biology, and biochemistry. With attractive fellowships and research exposure, this is a golden opportunity for MSc and PhD candidates.
About the Institute
CSIR Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, is a premier research laboratory under CSIR. The institute is known for advanced research in molecular biology, structural biology, genetics, microbiology, and wildlife conservation. Located in Uppal, Hyderabad, CCMB plays a vital role in national scientific innovation. It offers outstanding research infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities. CCMB regularly recruits project staff under externally funded research grants.
Notification Number: 0226/B
Available Positions
1. Project Research Scientist- I (Non-medical) – 01 Position
- Post code/ Area: 010226B – Microbiology, Biotechnology
- Project Code/ Title: GAP0653 – A novel approach to target fungal morphogenesis in the human fungal pathogen Candida albicans as a potential antifungal therapy against fungal sepsis
- Name of the PI: Dr. Sriram Varahan
- Essential Qualification: Post-graduate degree in Biotechnology
- Desirable: PhD degree in Biotechnology and post PhD experience of 2 years in relevant areas including biotechnology and microbiology.
- Upper Age limit (years): 35
- Monthly Emoluments: ₹ 56,000 + HRA (as applicable)
- Duration of the project: 17th March 2028
2. Project Associate- I (PAT- I) – 01 Position
- Post Code/Area: 020226B – Wild life ecology & conservation
- Project Code/ Title: MLP156 – Discerning the Eastern Ghats for improving conservation outcomes
- Name of the PI: Dr. Karthikeyan Vasudevan
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Life sciences/ wildlife science/ agriculture/ biotechnology with 55% aggregate marks
- Desirable / Job description: Experience or demonstrable interest in wildlife research with skills in camera trapping, animal ecology and population studies, GIS-based analysis, acoustic monitoring and conservation biology
- Upper Age limit (years): 35
- Monthly Emoluments:
- ₹31,000 + HRA (for NET/GATE qualified candidates)
- ₹25,000 + HRA (for non-NET candidates)
- Duration of the project: March 31, 2027
3. Project Associate- I (PAT- I) – 01 Position
Post Code/Area: 030226B – Wild life ecology & conservation
- Project Code/ Title: MLP156 – Discerning the Eastern Ghats for improving conservation outcomes
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Life sciences/wildlife science/ agriculture/ biotechnology with 55% aggregate marks.
- Desirable / Job description: Experience or demonstrable interest in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, with skills in cell culturing techniques; work involves field visits for sample collection from different zoos in the country.
- Name of the PI: Dr. Karthikeyan Vasudevan
- Upper Age limit (years): 35
- Monthly Emoluments:
- ₹31,000 + HRA (for NET/GATE qualified candidates)
- ₹25,000 + HRA (for non-NET candidates)
- Duration of the project: March 31, 2027
4. Project Associate- I – 02 Positions
Post Code/ Area: 040226B – Structural Biology, X-ray Crystallography, Biochemistry, Mammalian Cell culture, Yeast and Bacterial In Vivo Work
- Project Code/ Title: GAP0615 (JC Bose) – Chiral Proofreading during Protein Biosynthesis
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Life sciences.
- Desirable / Job description: Experience in Crystallography, Lipidomics, Yeast Cell Biology Transgenics, Biochemistry
- Name of the PI: Dr. Rajan Sankaranarayanan
- Upper Age limit (years): 35
- Monthly Emoluments: ₹37,000 + HRA (for NET/GATE qualified candidates)
- Duration of the project: May, 2028
How to Apply?
Candidates who fulfill the criterion to fill up the ONLINE APPLICATION.
Last Date to Apply: 23rd February 2026
General Terms and Conditions:
- Number of posts: Director, CCMB reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of positions and also cancel the recruitment process for the positions mentioned above at any stage of the recruitment process. The decision of the Director, CSIR-CCMB will be final and binding.
- Age relaxation: Age relaxation as per CSIR/Govt. of India guidelines. Age will be calculated as on the last date of receipt of online applications.
- Awaiting result/ Pursuing degree: Candidates still pursuing/ awaiting result for their degree M.Sc./ B.Tech./ PhD or any other qualification for the above post(s) as on the date of application will not be considered.
- Eligibility criterion: Candidates should note that non-fulfillment of the eligibility criterion will result in cancellation of candidature at any stage.
- Experience: The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications for that post.
- Screening of applications: The applicants will be subjected to short listing by CCMB scientists/ designated committee according to the current requirement and the candidate’s shortlisted for interview will be displayed on CCMB website.
- Selection procedure: The candidate(s) shortlisted by CCMB scientists/ designated committee have to appear for interview in person/online before the Selection Committee. The date, time and venue of the test/interview will be notified in due course through email only.
- Result / Panel for waitlisted candidate: Based upon the performance of candidates in the interview, result of selected candidates will be declared and posted on CCMB website. A panel of waitlisted candidates in order of merit will also be formed and valid for one year.
- Engagement: The engagement shall be initially for a short duration. The engagement under projects does
If you are aiming for a research-based career in life sciences, this CCMB Recruitment 2026 provides excellent exposure in high-impact scientific domains. With competitive salaries and strong mentorship under experienced PIs, these Research Scientist Jobs are ideal for motivated MSc and PhD candidates. Apply before the deadline and take a confident step toward your research career in life sciences.
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