BRIC ILS Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 17 Posts

BRIC Institute of Life Sciences; Bhubaneshwar; Presencial; INR 279.000 - 391.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

BRIC Institute of Life Sciences (BRIC ILS), Bhubaneswar, invites applications for 17 Junior Research Fellow positions on a contractual basis leading to a PhD program. Eligibility includes M.Sc./M.Tech./M.Pharm./M.V.Sc. or a 4-year Life Sciences degree with 55% and a valid national fellowship for five years.

Last date to apply is 9 November 2026. Selection involves online screening and interviews (online first round, offline final round) at BRIC-ILS, Bhubaneswar.

Formación

• Educational Qualification: M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program/equivalent in Life Sciences with at least 55%.
• Fellowship Requirement: must have a valid national competitive fellowship for five years.
• Age Limit: below 28 years as of 9 November 2026; relaxation up to 5 years for SC, ST, PwD and female applicants, 3 years for OBC.

Conocimientos

Bioinformatics

Educación

Life Sciences degree + 55%

Descripción del empleo

BRIC Institute of Life Sciences (BRIC ILS) is recruiting candidates for 17 Junior Research Fellow vacancies on a contractual basis leading to a PhD program. Eligible applicants must hold an M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects with at least 55%, along with a valid national competitive fellowship for five years. Fellowship and emoluments are provided as per funding agency guidelines. Candidates can apply online through the link provided in advertisement number 38/2026, paying the application fee online except for SC, ST, and PWD applicants and uploading required documents including fellowship proof. The last date for receiving applications is 9 November 2026. Selection involves screening, an online first round interview, and an offline final round interview at Bhubaneswar.

BRIC ILS Junior Research Fellow at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation BRIC Institute of Life Sciences (BRIC ILS), Bhubaneswar

Advertisement No. 38/2026

Post Name Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Total Vacancies 17 Nos.

Pay / Fellowship As per guidelines of funding agencies (DST, DBT, CSIR, UGC, ICMR)

The institute has announced a total of 17 Junior Research Fellow positions across various research disciplines.

Sl No

Name of the PI

Name of the Project

Positions

1 Dr. Narottam Acharya Genome Instability and Fungal Pathogenesis 1

2 Dr. Anshuman Dixit Development of thermostable proteins* 1

3 Dr. Gulam H Syed Molecular Determinants of Arbovirus Pathogenesis and Replication 2

4 Dr. Mamoni Dash Extracellular Vesicles as Biomaterials 1

5 Dr. Namisha Sharma Role of non-coding RNAs in plant pathogen interaction 1

6 Dr. P. V. Ramchander Human / Medical Genetics 2

7 Dr. Punit Prasad 1. Epigenetics of AML & 2. Multi-omics approach to understand relapse biology in AML* 2

8 Dr. Seema Pradhan Abiotic stress response in mung bean 1

9 Dr. Sunil K Raghav Multi-omics to identify prognosis markers in Systemic Lupus Erythemosus and Tuberculosis 2

10 Dr. Tushar K. Beuria Bacterial Division and Antimicrobial Resistance 1

11 Dr. V. Arun Nagaraj Plasmodium Biology - Host-parasite interactions, vector transmission and disease pathogenesis 3

*Experience with bioinformatics and computational biology will be preferred for specific projects.

Who Can Apply

Candidates must satisfy the following educational and fellowship requirements to apply for the Junior Research Fellow positions:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed their M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent qualification in Life Sciences and allied subjects (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Chemistry, Microbiology) with at least 55% marks without rounding off. Candidates awaiting final results may apply, but must produce their final mark sheet before joining. Fellowship Requirement: Candidates must have qualified in CSIR/UGC-JRF, DBT-JRF, UGC-RGNF, ICMR-JRF, or any other nationally competitive fellowship offered by the Government of India for PhD studies, having a valid fellowship for five years. If the original certificate is not available, a photocopy of the original admit card and the result page highlighting the roll number must be provided along with the application. Score sheet holders must submit their certificate at the time of the interview if shortlisted. Age Limit and Relaxation: Candidates should be below 28 years of age as of the last date of application submission (9 November 2026). The upper age limit is relaxed up to 5 years for SC, ST, Persons with Disability (PwD), and female applicants, and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants.

Selection and Interview

The selection procedure consists of a 3-tier process for fellowship holders:

• Screening: Shortlisting of applications based on criteria mentioned in the advertisement. Additional criteria or cut-offs may apply if the number of applicants is high. First Round: Conducted online. Final Round: Shortlisted candidates are called for a second and final round of interviews held offline at BRIC-ILS, Bhubaneswar, where they can interact with PIs and provide their laboratory choices. To and fro bus or rail fare by the shortest route limited to sleeper class is paid to candidates appearing for the final round interview.

Event

Date

Last date for receiving applications 9 November 2026

Display of shortlisted candidates and instructions On or before 12 November 2026

Date of first round of interview (Online) 16-17 November 2026

Display of results of 1st round On or before 20 November 2026

Date of final round of interview (Offline) 14-16 December 2026

BRIC ILS Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for BRIC ILS Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026?

The last date for receiving online applications is 9 November 2026.

Q2. What is the essential qualification required for these JRF positions?

Candidates must hold an M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects with at least 55% marks, alongside a valid national competitive fellowship for five years.

Q3. What is the age limit and relaxation applicable for applicants?

Candidates must be below 28 years of age as of 9 November 2026. Age relaxation is up to 5 years for SC, ST, PWD, and female applicants, and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants.

Q4. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?

Applicants except SC, ST, and PWD are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/- online.

Q5. How is the selection process conducted?

The selection involves a 3-tier procedure comprising application screening, an online first-round interview, and an offline final-round interview held at BRIC-ILS, Bhubaneswar.