Advertisement for Pharma, Life Sciences, Biotech, Biochemistry, Microbiology candidates at NARFBR

ICMR-National Animal Resource Facility for Biomedical Research, Genome Valley, Turkapally, Shamirpet Mandal, Hyderabad - 500 101 is an Autonomous Institute of National Importance under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India invites applications from suitable candidates to be engaged as Young Professional-I & Young Professional-II on temporary basis as under.

Post : Young Professional-I (GLP)

Educational Qualification & Experience : Graduate in Life Sciences (Biochemistry/Biotechnology/ Microbiology/Biology/Zoology/Molecular Biology/Pharmacology/ Virology) with minimum 55% marks, from a recognized University/College. The candidate should have minimum one year of post qualification experience in relevant field/subject

Experience : Knowledge of Toxicology, QAU. Work experience in a Preclinical GLP environment as Study or QA personnel

Consolidated emoluments : Rs. 30,000/- per month

Age Limit : 35 years as on last date of receipt of application
Duties : All activities related to GLP of ICMR-NARFBR, Hyderabad.
Period of engagement : Initially for one year and further extendable for two more years subject to requirement of the services of the YP in the organization and satisfactory performance of the candidate (Duration of engagement is up to 3 years in any case).

Place of engagement : ICMR – NARFBR, Hyderabad.

Note
1. The above assignments are purely on a contractual basis, initially for one year and further extendable for two more years subject to requirement of the service of the YP in the organization and satisfactory performance of the candidate (Duration of engagement is up to 3 years in any case).
2. For details of Vacancy Notice including educational qualifications, age, and eligibility criteria etc., kindly visit the websites i.e., icmr.gov.in/ and narfbr.icmr.gov.in The last date for receipt of completed application on the prescribed proforma along with requisite documents through proper channel (if applicable) is 24.02.2026. The candidates may also send a scanned copy of the filled in application to email estt-narfbr@icmr.gov.in as an advance copy.
3. Selection Procedure for engaging/scheme of the examination: The selection process for each Young Professional (YP) requirement will be conducted through a walk-in interview for only those shortlisted applicants fulfilling the required eligibility criteria pertaining to qualifications, age, experience and whose original documents are verified during the date of walk-in-interview. If necessary, written test or trade test may be conducted before the interview. In case of tie at any stage all the candidate who have same marks would be considered to have qualified for further rounds.

General Conditions
1. The above assignments are purely on a contractual basis, initially for one year and further extendable for two more years subject to requirement of the service of the YP in the organization and satisfactory performance of the candidate (Duration of engagement is up to 3 years in any case).
2. The incumbent selected shall have no claim whatsoever for regularization of their services in the ICMR-National Animal Resource Facility for Biomedical Research, Genome Valley, Turkapally, Shamirpet Mandal, Hyderabad - 500101.
3. The candidates applying in response to this advertisement should satisfy themselves regarding their eligibility in all respects.
4. Maximum age, qualification and experience are to be taken as on the last date of the receipt of the application.
5. How to apply: The last date for receipt of completed application on the prescribed proforma (Annexure I) along with requisite documents through proper channel (if applicable) is 24.02.2026. The candidates may also send a scanned copy of the filled in application to email estt-narfbr@icmr.gov.in as an advance copy.

6. The candidates must send through Speed Post/Courier etc., a printout of filled in application form on the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I), duly signed in each page along with self- attested copies of all certificates/documents in support of fulfilling the essential criteria of age, educational qualifications, experiences etc. besides others in support of their candidature to the following address :
Sr. Administrative Officer
ICMR-National Animal Resource Facility for
Biomedical Research, Genome Valley,
Turkapally, Shamirpet Mandal,
Hyderabad - 500 101.
Note : If hardcopy not received candidate will not be allowed for interview.
The envelope containing the application should be superscribed with the “Application for the position of....................”. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
7. The mere fulfillment of the required qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. Applications as received will be screened by duly constituted Screening Committee and a limited number of candidates will be called for the interview. The screening criteria will be decided by the ICMR-National Animal Resource Facility for Biomedical Research, Genome Valley, Turkapally, Shamirpet Mandal, Hyderabad - 500 101, which will be final and no representations in this regard will be entertained. However, if sufficient numbers of candidates with the required experience are not available, then the experiences may be relaxed at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
8. All other terms & conditions as applicable will be decided by the ICMR-National Animal Resource Facility for Biomedical Research, Genome Valley, Turkapally, Shamirpet Mandal, Hyderabad - 500 101 which will be binding relating to the Selection Process of the YPs.

Terms and Conditions
i) Duties: All the duties and responsibilities of YP are mentioned in the terms of reference of each YP. To carry out all works assigned by the Director-NARFBR or his authorized representatives.
ii) The number of positions for Young Professional may vary and are tentative.
iii) The position is meant for temporary contractual basis.
iv) Age: The maximum age for the Young Professional-I & II will be 35 & 40 years respectively. (Age relaxation as per rules). Cut-off date for age limit will be as on the date of Application.
v) Period of Engagement: The initial term of engagement of YP will be for one year which is extendable up to two more years subject to requirement of the services of the YP in the organization and satisfactory performance of the candidate. Thus, maximum duration of engagement of YP in the ICMR is up to three years in any case. vi) Consolidated Remuneration: Consolidated emoluments of Young Professional-I &II will be fixed as advertised. No House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be paid to the YPs.
vii) Attendance and working hour/day: The working hours for the YPs will be same as regular employees of ICMR. No extra benefit will be allowed for working beyond office hours. Unauthorized absence for a continuous period of 08 days without valid reasons to automatic termination of the engagement.
viii) Allowance: No House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be paid to the Young Professionals. The contractual appointee will not be entitled to any other allowances, financial benefits or concessions admissible to Institute employees.
ix) Leave: The YPs in ICMR are eligible for 8 days leave in a calendar year on pro-rata basis and 02 restricted holidays as per the rules of Govt. of India/ ICMR. Intervening weekly, holidays or gazette holidays during a spell of leaves should not be counted against the admissible leaves. The un-availed leaves will not be carried forward to next calendar year. In addition to this, YPs may also be allowed compensatory leave in lieu of the duty assigned on holidays but not more than 02 leaves can accrue in a month. The Compensatory leaves can be accumulated only up to 05 days at a time and the YPs may be allowed to avail the same within three months.
x) Expiry of Contract: The contract of YP is of a temporary nature and can be terminated anytime, without any prior notice and without providing any reason for it. However, in normal course, termination of contract may be done by giving not less than one month’s notice on either side at any time, without assigning any reason.

xi) TA/DA: TA/DA will be admissible to YPs for undertaking domestic tour for official work as under: YP-I: To and fro journey by train in AC-3 Tier/AC Chair Car and DA at fixed rate of Rs. 1200/- per day for other tour related expenses on Guest House/Hotel Accommodation, food and local conveyance etc. YP-II: To and fro journey by train in AC-2 Tier/AC Chair Car and DA at fixed rate of Rs. 1500/- per day for other tour related expenses on Guest House/Hotel Accommodation, food and local conveyance etc.
xii) Accommodation: - No Quarter/hostel or any other accommodation will be provided by the Institute.
xiii) Tax Deduction: - All Applicable taxes, as per government rules and regulations, will be deducted at source.
xiv) Legal Status: - The individual YP shall be engaged purely on contractual and temporary basis and will not be regarded, for any purpose, as being either an "employee" or "Official" of Council / Institute / Center. Further, he/she shall have no claim of further extension beyond contractual engagement or regularization of service in ICMR / or it’s any Institute / Center or Govt. of India in any case. An undertaking to this effect has to be signed by the YP, before joining.
xv) Discipline and decorum: - The selected candidate shall follow all the Institutional norms. Violation of the prescribed provisions will entail breach of the terms and conditions of contract and would attract penal provisions, including termination of contract.
xvi) Insurance: - The individual YP shall be solely responsible for taking out and for maintaining adequate insurance, required to meet any of his/her obligations under the contract, as well as for arranging, at his/her own expense, such as life, health and other forms of insurance, as the individual YP may consider appropriate, to cover the period during which they are engaged. xvii) Settlement of Disputes: - Council / ICMR Institutes / Center and the individual YP shall use their best efforts to amicably settle disputes, controversy or claim, arising out of the contractual duration.
xviii) Conflict of Interest: - The individual YP shall be expected to follow all the Guidelines of the Council / GoI, which are in force from time to time. He/she will be expected to display utmost honesty, secrecy of office, sincerity while discharging his/her duties. In case service of any YP is not found satisfactory or found in conflict of interest of the Council / God, his/her engagement will be liable for discontinuation immediately, without assigning any reason thereof. An undertaking to this effect shall be signed by the YP, before joining. xix) Audits and Investigation: - Each invoice / bill paid by the Council / Institute / Center shall be subject to post-audit by auditors (Internal / External) from time to time. The individual YP acknowledges and agrees that, he/she shall provide full and timely cooperation with such investigations / post payment audits, which the Council / GoI may conduct, on any aspect of the consultancy contract or award thereof.
xx) Travel, Medical Clearance and Service Incurred Death, Injury or Illness: - Council / Institute / Center may require the YP to submit a Statement of Good Health from a recognized physician, prior to commencement of work, in any offices or premises of Indian Council of Medical Research. In the event of the death, injury or illness of the YP, which is attributable to the performance of services on behalf of Council / Institute / Center, under the terms of the Contract, while the YP is traveling on tour of Council / Institute / Center expense or is performing any services under the Contract in any offices or premises of Council / Institute / Center, the YP or his/her dependents, as appropriate, shall not be entitled to any compensation.

xxi) Force Majeure and other Conditions: - Force majeure, as used herein, means any unforeseeable and irresistible act of nature, any act of war (whether declared or not), invasion, revolution, insurrection, or any other acts of a similar nature or force, provided that such acts arise from causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the YP. The YP acknowledges and agrees that, with respect to any obligations under the Contract that the YP must perform in or for any areas in which they are engaged in, preparing to engage in, or disengaging from any peacekeeping, humanitarian or similar operations, any delay or failure to perform such obligations arising from or relating to harsh conditions within such areas or to any incidents of civil unrest occurring in such areas shall not, in and of itself constitute force majeure under the Contract.
xxii) Interpretation: - Where any doubt arises as to the interpretation of any of the provisions of these rules, the matter shall be referred to Director, ICMR-NARFBR, whose decision shall be final and binding.
xxiii) Power to Relax: -Where the Director, ICMR-NARFBR is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient to do so, he may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these guidelines.
xxiv) The candidates meeting the age criteria and possessing the required qualifications and experience, may submit the application along with duly self – attested photocopies of related educational documents, experience certificates on the date of walk-in-interview, failing which the candidate will not be allowed for walk-in-interview.
xxv) The shortlisted candidates will be allowed to appear before interview Board and candidates may check our website for updates related to the advertisement.
xxvi) No TA/DA will be paid to attend interview / personal discussion and candidates have to arrange transport/accommodation themselves.
xxvii) The Competent Authority reserves the right to change the number of vacancies, withdraw the process in full or in part and the right to reject any or all application received without assigning any reasons or giving notice etc. xxviii) The prescribed qualification and experience are minimum and mere possessing the same does not entitle any candidate for selection. xxix) This contractual appointment is whole time and private practice of any kind is prohibited.
xxx) He/she should also note that he/she will have to confirm to the Rules of discipline and conduct as applicable to the Institute employees. xxxi) No travelling or other allowances will be paid to the candidate for interview or for joining the position.
xxxii) The candidate should not have been convicted by any Court of Law.
xxxiii) Canvassing in any form will render the candidate is qualified for the position.
xxxiv) If any declaration given or information furnished by the candidate proves to be false or if the candidate is found to have willfully suppressed any material information, he/she will be liable to be removed from the engagement and such action as the Appointing Authority may deem fit.
xxxv) The decision of the Competent Authority regarding selection of the candidate will be final and no representations will be entertained in this regard.

Interested candidates may download application form and send duly filled-in application form along with self-attested copies of credentials through speed post (visit website notification for address) and an advance copy to email id: estt-narfbr@icmr.gov.in on or before 24.02.2026 till 05:00 PM.