NIVEDI Invites application from Life Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry candidates

NIVEDI is a premier national institute catering to the needs of surveillance and monitoring of livestock diseases and animal health information in the country. Our focus is on epidemiology, surveillance, forecasting & forewarning, and economics of livestock diseases including zoonoses. We are involved in the National Animal Disease Control Programmes under Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme (LH&DCP) scheme of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, GoI for developing nation-wide surveillance plans and seromonitoring of major economically important livestock diseases, (Foot and mouth disease, brucellosis, Peste des petits ruminants, blue tongue and classical swine fever).

Walk-in-interview for the temporary posts at ICAR-NIVEDI,Ramagondanahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560 119 under various time bound Ad-hoc projects/schemes

01. Young Professional-II (One position)
Title of the Project/scheme : Institute Project: "Disease Informatics and Socioeconomics"
[PI: Dr. K.P.Suresh, Principal Scientist]
Essential Qualification : Postgraduate in Bioinformatics OR B.Tech/BE in Computer Science/Information Technology
Desirable Qualification / Experience : Experience in web management, mobile application development, software testing and quality assurance standards and R programming/data analysis
Emoluments : Rs. 42,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age : 21 to 45 Years
Date of Interview : 21.04.2026

02. Senior Research Fellow (One position)
Title of the Project/scheme: “Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) Scheme”
[ Project Coordinator: Dr. V. Balamurugan, Principal Scientist]
Master's Degree in Agricultural Economics with 4/5 years Bachelor degree OR
Desirable Qualification / Experience : Candidates having Post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelor's degree and 2 years Master's degree should have NET qualifications and 2 years of research experience.
Experience in R or Python programming, data collection, data analysis
Emoluments : Rs.37,000/- per month + HRA for 1st and 2nd year & Rs.42,000 per month + HRA for 3rd Year
Maximum Age Limit in years : 35 years for men and 40 years for women
Date of Interview : 21.04.2026

03. Young Professional-II (One position)
Title of the Project/scheme : “Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) Scheme”
[Project Coordinator : Dr. V. Balamurugan, Principal Scientist]
Essential Qualification : Postgraduate in Bioinformatics/Biotechnology OR
B.Tech/BE in Computer Science/Information Technology
Desirable Qualification / Experience : Hands on experience with R/Python in analysis of genomic data (partial and WGS) and epidemiological data analysis
Emoluments : Rs. 42,000/¬per month (Consolidated)
Age : 21 to 45 Years
Date of Interview : 21.04.2026

04. Young Professional-II (Two positions)
Title of the Project/scheme: “Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) Scheme”
[Project Coordinator: Dr. V. Balamurugan, Principal Scientist]
Essential Qualification : Postgraduate in Life Science (Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry or its equivalent in science streams)
OR
Graduate degree (professional degree) holders in a relevant subject in Agricultural Sciences/ Engineering/ Technology, or its equivalent) More than one year of laboratory research experience with hands-on expertise in pathogen handling and biological sample transportation. Proficient in ELISA and other serological techniques, as well as molecular biology methods including PCR, RT-PCR, real-time PCR, and cell culture, skilled in protein expression and purification.
Efficient multitasker with experience in NABL documentation and quality standards, proficient in LIMS, data entry, validation, and maintaining laboratory records and registers. Familiar with managing online portals and national databases with good knowledge of handling Excel in MS Office, analysis, etc., and report preparation.
Desirable Qualification / Experience :
• Sample testing by ELISA, real-time PCR, report preparation, media and reagent preparation, and sample processing and maintenance of records, NABL
• Handle sample storage, equipment maintenance, laboratory cleanliness, and biomedical waste disposal.
• Multitasking performance is required to manage the activities.
• Perform data entry, validation, compilation, and analysis
• Prepare maps using QGIS software and upload data to LH&DCP and National Database.
• Manage LIMS operations and ensure proper documentation, NABL data maintenance and , and lab testing report maintenance, etc.,
• Maintain laboratory registers, records, and documentation systematically.
• Handle and update online portals related to laboratory data and reporting.
• Coordinate laboratory operations and provide support to project staff and the Principal Investigator (PI).
Actively contribute to ongoing project activities with involvement of other project staff while efficiently multitasking in a dynamic lab environment
Emoluments : Rs. 42,000/¬per month (Consolidated)
Age : 21 to 45 Years
Date of Interview : 21.04.2026

05. Senior Research Fellow (One Position)
Title of the Project/scheme: “Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) Scheme”
[Project Coordinator: Dr. V. Balamurugan, Principal Scientist]
Essential Qualification : Master's Degree in Veterinary /Agricultural Science (Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Molecular Biology/Life Sciences with 4/5 years of Bachelor degree
OR
Candidates having Post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelor's degree and 2 years Master's degree should have NET qualifications and 2 years of research experience.
Desirable Qualification / Experience : • Experience in the handling and maintenance of zoonotic pathogens (microbial culture, isolation)/samples pathogens (such as Leptospira)
• Experience/knowledge in Serological (ELISA, Microscopic Agglutination Test, Latex Agglutination Test, Proficiency Test) and molecular techniques (PCR and Real Time PCR)
• Experience in cloning, expression and purification of proteins for the development of diagnostics
• Proficiency in computer skills (MS office) and data management and analysis.
Emoluments : Rs.37,000/- per month + HRA for 1st and 2nd year & Rs.42,000 per month + HRA for 3rd Year
Maximum Age Limit in years : 35 years for men and 40 years for women
Date of Interview : 21.04.2026

06. Young Professional-I (One Position)
Title of the Project/scheme: “Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) Scheme”
[Project Coordinator: Dr. V. Balamurugan, Principal Scientist]
Essential Qualification : Graduate in Science (Biotechnology/Microbiology/ Biochemistry or its equivalent in science stream)
OR
Diploma in Agricultural Sciences/ Engineering / Technology Experience & Nature of Work
Experience in computer applications (MS Office) and basic laboratory techniques, including the preparation of reagents, handling of transported samples, and cataloguing and storage of samples, record maintenance, preparation of PPT, and knowledge in the GIS technique for collecting the co-ordinates, preparation of MAP, etc.,
Desirable Qualification / Experience :Nature of Work
• Perform data entry of the samples received, validation, compilation, and cross check...analysis.
• Prepare formats sheet and reports for testing.
• Maintain surveillance and monitoring data, ensuring accurate recording and proper storage in the portal, as well in the lab co puter
• Assist in sample testing and sample processing for ELISA.
• Prepare maps using GIS software with other staff and upload data to LH&DCP portal and National Database.
• Coordinate routine laboratory operations and support project staff and the Principal Investigator (PI).
Actively contribute to ongoing project activities with involvement of other project staff
Emoluments : Rs. 30,000/¬per month (Consolidated)
Age : 21 to 45 Years
Date of Interview : 21.04.2026

07. Project Technical Support-III (One position)
Title of the Project/scheme: “DHR-NOHM Project entitled: Development of novel multiplex-based point of care (M_POC) diagnostics for Brucellosis, Leptospirosis, Scrub typhus and Coxiellosis (Q fever) and to unravel zoonotic diseases dynamics at human and animal interface in Assam, North East India” [PI: Dr. Rajeswari Shome, Principal Scientist]
Essential Qualification : Three years graduate in relevant subject (Molecular Biology/Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences) + Three years' experience or PG in relevant subject / field
Desirable Qualification / Experience : • Experience in molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression, purification and dialysis of proteins.
• Hands-on experience in immunoassays such as ELISA and Western blotting.
• Basic knowledge of bacteriological techniques and antigen preparation
• Computer skills, including MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint) and basic data handling or analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel to Assam for field sampling and project-related activities.
Emoluments : Rs. 28,000/¬per month+ HRA
Age : 35 Years
Date of Interview : 23.04.2026

08. Young Professional-I (One position)
Title of the Project/scheme: Institute: “Priority Setting, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Cell “ [Incharge: Dr. G. Govindaraj, Principal Scientist]
Essential Qualification :Graduate in Science/Engineering/Technology
Desirable Qualification / Experience : • Basic Computer skills (excel, word, PPT) Microsoft office required.
• Experience in tracking entries from data sets.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; produce work in accordance with Research Institute Standards
Emoluments : Rs. 30,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age : 21 to 45 Years
Date of Interview : 23.04.2026

09. Project Research Scientist-1 (One position)
Title of the Project/scheme : ICMR Funded project on Development of Recombinant antigens based immuno-diagnostics for Sero-surveillance of zoonotic tick borne viral diseases (CCHF, GAN and KFD) among livestock under One Health approach”
[PI: Dr. Sathish B Shivachandra, Principal Scientist]
Essential Qualification :1. Post graduate degree (Biochemistry/Microbiology/Biotec hnology/life sciences), including the integrated PG degrees. 2. For engineering/IT/CS graduate degree of Four years
Desirable Qualification / Experience : • Microbiological (Virological/Bacteriological) techniques: handling of biosafety /risk pathogens/sera samples
• Molecular techniques; Gene cloning, expression, & purification of recombinant proteins, functional studies/characterization
• Handling of automated chromatography systems (affinity and size exclusion chromatography, AktaStart, AktaPure, etc)
• Raising hyper immune sera/polyclonal/ monoclonal antibodies in laboratory animals (rabbit, guinea pig, mice)
• Performing & standardization of immuno-diagnostic assays like ELISA, dot blot/ LFA/ agglutination assays
• Proficiency in Bioinformatic tools, gene/protein analysis, protein modelling, docking, QGIS, R, Mapping, etc., is a plus.
• Statistical data analysis, compilation & reporting
• Ability to work in a Team spirit and supervising skills /monitoring juniors/research scholars activities is preferred.
Emoluments : Rs. 56,000/- per month+ HRA
Age : 35 Years
Date of Interview : 23.04.2026

10. Business Manager (One position)
Title of the Project/scheme : “RKVY-RAFTAAR-Agri Business Incubator (R-ABI)
Project” [PI: Dr. Sathish B Shivachandra, Principal Scientist]
Essential Qualification : M.Tech/MBA/CA/PGDM/Equivalent master degree in Agriculture/ Agri Business/ Finance/ Commerce/Marketing/ Agri Marketing/Agri Economics/ Economics/International Business/ Technology Commercialization Entrepreneurship from recognized institute having experience of 3-5 years.
Desirable Qualification / Experience : Preferably experience in technology commercialization; support incubators; banking/Investment banking/project appraisal/ Assessment, evaluation of projects startups and with experience in start-up ecosystem
Emoluments : Rs.1,25,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age : 50 years
Date of Interview : 23.04.2026

11. Research Associate (One Position)
Title of the Project/scheme : DBT BBSRC Funded project on Understanding and Controlling Lumpy Skin Disease in Indian Cattle” [PI: Dr. Baldev Raj Gulati, Director]
Essential Qualification : PhD in Entomology/Zoology/Life Sciences
Desirable Qualification / Experience :Candidates with experience in morphological and molecular taxonomy of Culicoides, Stomoxys, Mosquito, ticks etc will be preferred
Emoluments : Rs. 67,000/- per month + HRA
Age : 40 Years for men and 45 Years for Women
Date of Interview : 23.04.2026

12. Assistant Manager-I (One Position)
Title of the Project/scheme : BMGF funded Project entitled “National Livestock Disease Epidemiology and Disease Modelling Program" [Project Coordinator: Dr Baldev Raj Gulati, Director]
Essential Qualification : MSc/Equivalent Master degree in Bio- informatics/Bio statistics/Data Science/Economics from recognized institute having experience of 2-3 years
Desirable Qualification / Experience : • Experience in preparing reports, presentations and project documentation
• Experience in using R, Python and GIS Software.
• Preferably experience in disease mapping and modeling Responsibilities
• The Assistant Manager will provide comprehensive support in implementing the national framework for livestock disease epidemiology project, technical tasks related to epidemiology and disease modeling across all work packages.
Emoluments : Rs.75,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age : 50 Years
Date of Interview : 23.04.2026

Young Professional- II (Two Positions)
Essential Qualification : Postgraduate in Life Science (Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry or its equivalent in science streams) OR Graduate degree (professional degree) holders in a relevant subject in Agricultural Sciences/Engineering/Technology or its equivalent)
Desirable Qualification / Experience : More than one year of laboratory research experience with hands-on expertise in pathogen handling and biological sample transportation. Proficient in ELISA and other serological techniques, as well as molecular biology methods including PCR, RT-PCR, real-time PCR and cell culture, skilled in protein expression and purification. Efficient multitasker with experience in NABL documentation and quality standards, proficient in data entry, validation and maintaining laboratory records and registers. Excel in MS Office, analysis etc; and report preparation.
Emoluments : Rs. 42,000/-per month (Consolidated)
Age : 21 to 45 Years
Date of Interview : 21.04.2026

Note : Initially, the tenure will be up to the duration of the project or 30.09.2026, whichever is earlier. This will be extendable based on satisfactory performance and fund availability and continuity of the project.

Terms and conditions
1. Any Changes with regard to selection/schedule of interview will be notified at the Institute's website only.
2. For ICMR Projects, the age relaxation up to 5 years may be granted to deserving candidates having experience of working in Government Research Organization on a case- to-case basis. However, the contract for engagement of project staff shall be up to one year, which shall be extendable up to three-years, subject to requirement and performance review.
3. The desirous and eligible candidates fulfilling criteria must bring duly filled application form, original certificates along with one set self-attested copies of certificates / documents for verification at the time of interview.
4. All the eligible candidates attending interview should be present at the Institute campus sharply by 9 AM on the date of interview.
5. Candidates without original certificates/documents will not be allowed to attend the interview.
6. Applications not in prescribed proforma, incomplete are liable to be rejected.
7. The candidate should hold Degree certificate on the date of interview (at least Provisional Certificate), if applicable in original in respect of Graduation, Post-Graduation, Ph.D. (website results/awaiting for results candidates will not be allowed/considered).
8. The above positions are purely on temporary basis.
9. There is no provision for absorption/re-employment after termination of the contract. The service of person, who are engaged, will automatically stand terminated with the termination of the contract. However, selected candidate may be discontinued owing to administrative reasons at any time. The selected candidate may also leave the assignment on their own, by giving one-month notice.
10. Crucial date for determining the age limit will be the date of interview.
11. The Income Tax or any other tax liable to be deducted as per the prevailing rules will bededucted at source before effecting payment of monthly salary.
12. No TA, DA will be paid for attending the interview.
13. Canvassing in any form will lead to cancellation of candidature.
14. The notified vacancies may increase or decrease as per the requirement of the Institute /Project.
15. The Director, ICAR-NIVEDI reserves the right to fill up all the posts or any of them without assigning any reason thereof.
16. The decision of the Director, ICAR-NIVEDI is final and binding in all aspects.

Walk-in-interview for the temporary posts at ICAR-NIVEDI,Ramagondanahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560 119 under various time bound Ad-hoc projects/schemes will be held on 21.04.2026 and 23.04.2026.