Openings for Pharma, Life Sciences, Biotechnology at BRIC

Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), an apex autonomous body of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the filling up of 12 posts at the BRIC Secretariat, New Delhi on Direct Recruitment as well as on Deputation basis (including short term contract) as detailed in (A) and (B) below and in compliance to BRIC Secretariat Recruitment Rules, 2025.

BRIC functions as the apex body of 13 prestigious autonomous research institutes under DBT and plays a vital role in the strategic coordination, oversight, and support of biotechnology research across the country.

Deputy Director General (Science)
Pay Level (7th CPC) : Level- 14
No. of Posts / Category : 2 (UR)
Upper Age Limit : 50 years
Qualification and Experience : For Direct Recruitment Essential : Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in any area of Life Sciences or Biotechnology or Chemical or Computational and Information or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical or Veterinary Sciences from a recognized University or institute with at least sixteen years of post-qualification experience in Research and Development or management and administration or planning or industrial or academic institutions or Science and Technology organizations with a broad perspective of biotechnology.

Job Description
1) Annual Budget and scientific plan of BRIC Institutes
2) Scientific review of BRIC Institutes
3) Coordination of academic activities of BRIC
4) Coordination of BRIC Institutes with other national and international institutes
5) Coordination of flagship programmes of BRIC Institutes
6) Nodal person for BRIC Institutes
7) Actions with regards to scientific matters related to mission programmes and
multi-institutional collaboration of national importance;

Director (Science)
Pay Level (7th CPC) : Level- 13A
No. of Posts / Category : 2 (UR)
Upper Age Limit : 50 years
Qualification and Experience : Essential : Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in any area of Life Sciences or Biotechnology or Chemical or Computational and Information or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical or Veterinary Sciences from a recognized University or institute with at least twelve years of post-qualification experience in Research and Development or management and administration or planning or industrial or academic institutions or Science and Technology organizations with a broad perspective of biotechnology.

Job Description
1) Assisting the Deputy Director General (Science) in the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of scientific programmes and research initiatives undertaken by the BRIC Institutes
2) Supervisory role for Science Administration and Communication vertical of BRIC Secretariat
3) Academic Coordinator for I3c BRIC-RCB Ph.D Programme and academic activities of BRIC.
4) Preparation of Annual Budget and scientific plan of BRIC Institutes
5) Scientific review of BRIC Institutes
6) Coordination of Outreach Scientific activities of BRIC
7) Coordination with BRIC Institutes for strategic planning of R&D activities, strengthening of core research areas, and aligning institutional research priorities with national science and technology missions.
8) Support in Organizing Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), Governing Body (GB) and other expert committee meetings, including drafting of agenda, background material, and action taken reports related to scientific matters.

Deputy Director (Science)
Pay Level (7th CPC) : Level- 12
No. of Posts / Category : 2 (UR)
Upper Age Limit : 50 years
Qualification and Experience : Essential : Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in any area of Life Sciences or Biotechnology or Chemical or Computational and Information or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical or Veterinary Sciences from a recognized University or institute with at least four years of post-qualification experience in Research and Development or management and administration or planning or industrial or academic institutions or Science and Technology organizations with a broad perspective of biotechnology.

Job Description
1) Support to Director (Science) and DDG (Science) in the planning, coordination, and execution of scientific programmes, research initiatives, and policy matters concerning BRIC Institutes.
2) Implementation and Monitoring of Integrated, Multi-Disciplinary Research Programmes, academic and training programmes, and science communication activities across BRIC Institutes, in alignment with national missions and priorities.
3) Coordination of BRIC Thrust Areas, ensuring synergy among institutes in key research domains and facilitation of inter-institutional collaboration.
4) Convening Meetings of the BRIC Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), including preparation of agenda notes, minutes of meetings, and ensuring timely follow-up on action points.
5) Handling of Technical Matters with DBT, including preparation of monthly and periodic scientific reports, replies to Parliament Questions, VIP references, and RTI matters related to scientific programmes.
6) Preparation of the Annual Report of the Society, compiling scientific achievements, impact narratives, and institutional performance indicators.
7) Science Communication and Public Relations, including dissemination of scientific achievements within and outside the organization, media coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
8) Management of IT Infrastructure, including oversight of the BRIC website, scientific data portals, and digital outreach platforms. 9) Coordination of Academic Programmes in collaboration with RCB and other partner institutions.

Eligibility
(i) The Pay Levels mentioned above are as per the pay structure of 7th Pay Commission of the Government of India. Other benefits will be regulating as per the Bye-laws of BRIC Secretariat.
(ii) All applicants must fulfill the requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement and are advised to satisfy themselves before applying in the prescribed format as per Annexure-1.
(iii) Age Limit: Age limit for Direct Recruitment as mentioned in the tabulation I (A). Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.
(iv) Educational Qualifications & Experience : (a) Candidates must fulfill essential qualifications and experience detailed in tabulation I(A) against each posts as per BRIC Secretariat Recruitment Rules, 2025.
(b) Complete RRs of each posts is available in the ICGEB portal.

(vi) Probation Period : Two years for direct recruitment, extendable as per rules.
(vii) Fees Payable :
(a) An application fee of Rs. 1000/- would be charge for the post of
Director (Science) and Deputy Director(Science) and Rs. 1500/- for the post of
Deputy Director General (Science). The payment may be remitted to:
Name: of the beneficiary: International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Account number : 621623077018
Account type : Current
Bank Name : Bank of America
IFSC : BOFA0ND6216
MICR : 110032002
SWIFT : BOFAIN4XDEL
Bank Address : Sansad Marg, 1st floor, DLF Centre, New Delhi 110 001
NOTE : DOWNLOAD THE TRANSACTION NUMBER AND SAVE THE SCREENSHOT OF THE TRANSFER. You will be required to fill the details in the form.
(b) Applicants of SC/ST and Women category would be exempted from the application fees.
(viii) Documents to be uploaded:
(a) Passport-size Photograph
(b) Signature
(c) Age proof (Matriculation certificate)
(d) Educational Qualifications & Experience Certificates
(e) No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
(f) Application fee receipt (if applicable)

General Conditions
(i) Submit your application.
(ii) All self-attested copies of the certificates, mark sheets, testimonials in support of age, educational qualifications, experience, caste certificate (if applicable), curriculum vitae along with Fee payment receipt should be uploaded (PDF format only) through relevant part of the application format on or before the prescribed last date.
(iii) Please note that incomplete application or applications received after due date & time and without prescribed fee, if any, will be summarily rejected.
(iv) Candidate(s) are advised to apply early and not to wait for the last date, so that the last moment internet traffic can be avoided.
(v) The BRIC Secretariat / Secretary, DBT reserves the right to reject any or all the applications and to cancel the advertised post, at any stage of the selection process, without assigning any reasons thereof. The decision of the Competent authority in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of any / all applications, determining the eligibility, equivalence of qualifications, mode of screening / selection and conduct of examination / interview shall be final and binding on the candidates.
(vi) For any technical queries while filling the application, please email to icgeb-bric- rectt@icgeb.res.in
(vii) Last Date for Submission: 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
(viii) In case the application received for any post for large in number shortlisting of candidates should be done by the Committee approved by the Competent Authority.
(ix) Applications must be submitted online only through the ICGEB portal and along with the documents specified for Direct Recruitment and Deputation (including short term contract).
(xi) No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the selection process.