Admission to the Ph.D. Program for the 2025-26 at THSTI

BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) is an Institute of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. The institute is an integral part of the interdisciplinary NCR Biotech Science Cluster located at Faridabad, with the mission to conduct innovative translational research and to develop research collaborations across disciplines and professions to translate concepts into products to improve human health.

Applications are invited for the BRIC - THSTI - JNU Ph.D. Program. Candidates from Medical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Information Sciences are eligible to apply. THSTI is committed to conducting innovative translational research and developing research collaborations across disciplines and professions to translate concepts into products to improve human health.

THSTI has established various centres namely :
• Centre for Maternal and Child Health
• Centre for Viral Therapeutics and Vaccines
• Centre for Tuberculosis Research
• Centre for Microbial Research
• Centre for Immunobiology and Immunotherapy
• Centre for Drug Discovery
• Clinical Development Services Agency
• Computational and Mathematical Biology Centre
• Centre for Bio-design and Diagnostics

These centres are strengthened by many core facilities namely :
• Bioassay Laboratory
• Biorepository
• Biosafety Level - 3 Lab
• Data Management Centre
• Immunology Core Laboratory
• Multi-OMICS Facility
• Experimental Animal Facility, and
• Vaccine Design and Development Facility

Minimum Eligibility Criteria :
For Medical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Information Sciences Domain: ‘Category - I’ NET candidate having a valid National-level fellowship of CSIR, ICMR, UGC or DBT of 5 years for pursuing Ph.D.
OR Senior Research Fellowship of 3 years which should be extendable for 2 more years for pursuing Ph.D.
Note : The validity for activation of the fellowship shall be for a period of at least 4 months from the last date of receipt of application. For Chemistry and Mathematics Domain: ‘Category - I’ NET candidate having a valid National-level fellowship of CSIR, ICMR, UGC, DBT or NBHM of 5 years for pursuing Ph.D. OR Senior Research Fellowship of 3 years which should be extendable for 2 more years for pursuing Ph.D.
OR ‘Category - II’ and ‘Category - III’ UGC - NET candidate

Selection Procedure :
i. The shortlisted candidates will be called directly for the interview. The list of selected candidates will be published on the THSTI’s website.
ii. Selection will be made based on the applicant’s performance in the interview. The interview will take place at THSTI, NCR - BSC, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad - Gurgaon Expressway, Faridabad - 121001.
iii. No. of seats: 10 (UR: 4; OBC: 2; SC: 1; ST: 2; EWS: 1)
Note - 1 : Those who have obtained fellowship under OBC/ SC/ ST category will be entitled to fill up OBC/ SC/ ST seats respectively. Such candidates must upload their scorecard while filling out the online application form. In case the scorecard is not made available by the exam conducting agency at the time of form submission, it must be produced at the time of the interview.
Note - 2 : The number of vacancies that are actually filled up may be less than the notified number of seats if sufficient suitable candidates are not found.

General Terms & Conditions :
i. Candidates appearing in the final examination of their Master’s degree may also apply. However, the result must be declared and the final mark sheet must be produced at the time of the Ph.D. interview.
ii. Reservation policy will be followed as per Government of India norms. SC/ ST/ OBC candidates are required to submit the certificates in respect of their claims from the authorized officers as notified by the Government of India for the purpose from time to time.
iii. The Ph.D. Program at THSTI is governed by JNU rules. For further details, please visit jnu.ac.in.
iv. Selected students will have to undergo Ph.D. course work for 2 semesters. Those having successfully completed the Ph.D. course work requirement will be recommended to JNU for Ph.D. registration. For the award of the doctoral degree, the candidate will have to complete all the requirements as per the JNU rules.
v. Admission fees, annual fees, registration fees or any other fees levied by JNU shall be payable by the student.
vi. Selected students will have the option of shared hostel accommodation in lieu of their HRA.

How to Apply
i. Documents to be kept handy before filling up the online application (all the documents except (a) should be in pdf format)
a) A soft copy of your passport size photo and signature (jpeg/ jpg/ png format)
b) A comprehensive CV containing details of qualification/ distinctions, etc.
c) Matriculation certificate (equivalent to 10th Standard)/ Mark sheet
d) Intermediate certificate (equivalent to 12th Standard)/ Mark sheet
e) Graduation/ Diploma degree certificate/ Mark sheet
f) Post-Graduation degree certificate and Mark sheet (if applicable)
g) Copy of Fellowship Award Letter and Score Card
h) Caste / Disability certificate in the format prescribed by the Govt. of India, if applicable

ii. Procedure for filling up online application :
a) The eligible and interested candidates may apply online at the Institute’s website recruitment.thsti.in/application/jobs. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
b) The following will be the step wise procedure:
Step 1 : Details of applicant
Step 2 : Uploading of documents
Step 3 : Payment of application fee
• The payment can be made by using Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Internet Banking/ UPI.
• Once payment is made, no correction/ modification is possible.
• Candidates are requested to keep a copy of the provisional receipt for future reference.
• Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
• Details of fees to be paid are as shown below :
1. Unreserved/ OBC/ EWS : Rs. 236/-
2. SC/ ST/ Women/ PwBD : Rs. 118/-
Step 4 : Submission of application form
c) On successful submission of application, an auto-generated email containing the reference number will be sent to the email address provided. Please keep a note of the reference number for future correspondence.
d) Candidates are required to keep a printout of the online application form by using the print button on the dashboard for future reference.
iii. Candidates must ensure that he/ she fulfils all the eligibility criteria as stipulated in the advertisement. If it is found that he/ she does not fulfil the stipulated criteria during the admission process, the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled. If the same is noticed after the appointment, the candidate will be terminated following due process. iv. Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
v. In case of difficulty in filling up the online form, please send e-mail to academics@thsti.res.in along with the screenshot of the error displayed (if any).