NBRC Research Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

BRIC-National Brain Research Centre; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 589,000 - 706,000; Full time

Job summary

BRIC-National Brain Research Centre in Gurugram invites applications for Research Associate-I on a DBT-funded autism project. A PhD in Science/Engineering or an MD/MS in medicine with at least one first-author publication is required. The fellowship is 58,000 INR plus HRA per month.

One-year tenure, extendable subject to performance. Selected candidates will work under the Project Investigator Dr. Dhananjay Huilgol and contribute to Pax6(+) cortical progenitors research in autism, with emphasis

Qualifications

• First-author publication arising from PhD work.
• Experience in neuroscience-related research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research Associate-I on a DBT-funded autism project.
• Contribute to Pax6(+) cortical progenitor research and neurodevelopmental biology.

Skills

First-author publication

Neuroscience research

Education

Ph.D. in Science or Engineering

M.D./M.S. in medicine

Job description

COMPANY NAME BRIC-National Brain Research Centre

BRIC-National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) has one Research Associate-I position open under a DBT funded project on autism. Candidates need a Ph.D. in Science or Engineering, or an M.D./M.S. degree in any area of medicine, plus at least one first-author publication from their PhD work. The fellowship is Rs. 58,000 + HRA per month. Hard copies of the application must reach NBRC by 22 November 2026.

NBRC Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Overview

National Brain Research Centre is a Deemed University at Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana. This position belongs to the DBT funded project "Role of Pax6(+) cortical progenitors in the etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder". The Project Investigator is Dr. Dhananjay Huilgol of BRIC-NBRC.

Post

Pay

Research Associate-I 1 Rs. 58,000 + HRA per month

No other allowances are applicable.

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NBRC Research Associate-I Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

Maximum 40 years, counted as on the last date of receipt of application.

• Ph.D. in Science or Engineering, or an M.D./M.S. degree in any area of medicine
• Research interests in Development and Neuroscience
• A good academic record with at least one first-author publication arising from PhD work
• Preferred: cell culture, primary culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology including CRISPR- or shRNA-mediated gene manipulation
• A valuable addition: animal handling, confocal microscopy, and lentivirus or Adeno Associated Virus-mediated genetic manipulation

The application fee is Rs. 200. It can be paid in either of these ways:

• Demand Draft in favor of "Director, NBRC, Manesar"
• Online or via UPI to the "National Brain Research Centre" account

Information

Account No. 915010023259375

IFSC Code UTIB0000720

Branch IMT Manesar

Event

Date

Date of advertisement 30 October 2026

Last date for receipt of application 22 November 2026

Selection Process

• A duly constituted Screening Committee shortlists the applications, and its decision is final.
• Only shortlisted candidates are called for an interview.

Meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not give a candidate any right to an interview call. The Centre will not entertain correspondence on shortlisting, and interim enquiries will not be attended to. No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview.

Service Conditions

• The tenure is one year, renewable for two more years upon successful review of performance.
• The post is co-terminus with the project.
• The job contract is regulated by the terms of the project and the prevailing rules and procedure followed at NBRC.
• Accommodation may be provided as per the rules of NBRC, subject to availability.

Documents to Send

• Duly filled in application form
• Detailed CV
• Self-attested copies of certificates of qualification and experience
• Attested category certificate for SC, ST or Physically challenged candidates

An application without self-attested certificates shall summarily stand rejected without any intimation. Incomplete applications are also summarily rejected without any reason being given.

NBRC Research Associate I Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. Is a publication compulsory for the NBRC Research Associate-I post?

Yes. The essential qualification includes at least one first-author publication arising from the candidate's PhD work.

Q2. Can M.D. or M.S. degree holders apply?

Yes. An M.D./M.S. degree in any area of medicine is accepted, along with research interests in Development and Neuroscience.

Q3. What is the total monthly fellowship?

The fellowship is Rs. 58,000 plus HRA per month, and no other allowances apply.

Q4. How long will the appointment last?

It runs for one year and can be renewed for two more years after a successful performance review. It cannot outlast the project, as the post is co-terminus with it.

Q5. What should be written on the envelope?

Mark it "Application for Research Associate-I (Project)".

Q6. Which experience will be preferred?

Preference goes to candidates with experience in cell culture, primary culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology including CRISPR- or shRNA-mediated gene manipulation.

Q7. Can the fee be paid by UPI?

Yes. The Rs. 200 fee can be paid online or via UPI to the National Brain Research Centre account at the IMT Manesar branch, or by Demand Draft.

Q8. Will NBRC pay travel costs for the interview?

No. The notice states that no TA/DA will be payable to candidates attending the interview.

It may be provided as per NBRC rules, subject to availability.

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