BRIC-ILS Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for Project Scientist, SRF & Technician on 5 Oct
- Last Date
- 05 Oct 2026 (Expired)
- Total Posts
- 3
- Apply Mode
- Walk-in Interview
- Job Type
- Temporary Project-based
Life science researchers, PhD holders and science graduates have a walk-in opportunity at one of Odisha’s leading biotech institutes. BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences (BRIC-ILS), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has released Advt. No. 37/2026 for three project positions – Project Scientist-I, Senior Research Fellow/Senior Project Associate and Technician. The project explores marine ecosystems for novel bioresources with human health and industrial value. The walk-in interview is on 5 October 2026.
BRIC-ILS Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Posts | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Project Scientist-I | 1 | 35 Years |
| Senior Research Fellow / Senior Project Associate | 1 | 35 Years |
| Technician | 1 | 30 Years |
| Total | 3 | — |
Who Can Apply
Indian nationals with the qualification below, within the upper age limit for the post, can walk in with the filled application form downloaded from the BRIC-ILS website.
Educational Qualification
- Project Scientist-I: Doctoral degree in science, or Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology, from a recognized university. Desirable: PhD in any field of life sciences with experience in bioinformatics and NGS data analysis, and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- SRF / Senior Project Associate: M.Sc./M.Tech./M.Pharm./M.V.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences or allied subjects (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Virology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Microbiology, etc.) with at least 55% aggregate (relaxation as per GoI), plus 2 years of research experience. NET/GATE/GPAT-qualified candidates get preference; for others, fellowship follows DST guidelines. Desirable: over 2 years in mammalian cell culture, drug screening, bioprospecting, metabolite extraction and mass spectrometry.
- Technician: B.Sc. or 3-year diploma in Science, Engineering or Technology. Desirable: experience with Linux and data analysis.
Age Limit
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement.
Salary
Selection Process
- Walk-in interview on 5 October 2026 from 10:30 AM at BRIC-ILS, Bhubaneswar.
- Candidates must report by 10:00 AM; entry closes at 10:15 AM.
- Original certificates are verified for eligibility and experience.
- The Director’s decision on selection is final; all communication is by email and no call letter is issued.
Documents Required
- Filled application form (download from www.ils.res.in, advertisement section)
- Original certificates of educational qualifications
- Experience certificates (research experience for SRF/SPA)
- NET/GATE/GPAT scorecard, if applicable
- List of publications (desirable for Project Scientist-I)
Important Dates
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the BRIC-ILS website (www.ils.res.in) under the advertisement section.
- Fill it and attach copies of relevant documents.
- Report with the filled form and original certificates to BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences, Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar, by 10:00 AM on 5 October 2026.
- For technical help write to app@ils.res.in; for other queries, academics@ils.res.in.
Why You Should Apply
This is research work under a DBT institute on marine bioprospecting – a growing area combining genomics, drug discovery and industrial biotech. Pay is competitive with 18% HRA on top, and the SRF route is a good step for those planning a PhD or research career.
Preparation Tips
- Arrive before 10:00 AM – entry is closed strictly after 10:15 AM.
- Project Scientist candidates should be ready to discuss NGS data analysis workflows and their publications.
- SRF candidates should revise cell culture, mass spectrometry and metabolite extraction methods.
- Technician applicants should brush up on Linux basics and simple data analysis.
Important Links
FAQs – BRIC-ILS Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many posts are there?
3 posts: 1 Project Scientist-I, 1 SRF/Senior Project Associate and 1 Technician.
Q2. When is the walk-in interview?
5 October 2026, from 10:30 AM; report by 10:00 AM.
Q3. What is the salary?
Rs 56,000, Rs 42,000 and Rs 20,000 per month respectively, each plus 18% HRA.
Q4. What is the age limit?
35 years for Project Scientist-I and SRF/SPA; 30 years for Technician.
Q5. Is NET/GATE necessary for SRF?
Not mandatory, but NET/GATE/GPAT-qualified candidates get preference; fellowship for others follows DST guidelines.
Q6. How long is the project?
Up to 31 March 2027 or project completion, based on annual performance.
Q7. Is TA/DA paid?
No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
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