Career Opportunities at NCCS for Pharma Graduates

The BRIC-National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) is an autonomous institution of Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, for a mandate of basic research, teaching & training, and as a national repository for cell lines/hybridomas etc.

The Centre is located in the midst of academically enriched environment of Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune. NCCS invites applications for following posts on various extramural projects purely on temporary basis.

Post : Project Associate - I

Sr. No.: 01
Number of posts : 01 (One)
Name of the Project : Determining the role of clathrin light chains in regulating mitochondrial function and morphology.
Name of the PI : Dr. Deepa Subramanyam

Essential Qualification & Experience : Four years Bachelor's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / Master's
Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / BVSc / В.Pharm or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine or from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Experience : Candidates with experience in confocal microscopy, image analysis, embryonic stem cell culture, Western blotting will be preferred.
Project Tenure : Up to 20.03.2029

Total Monthly Emoluments : (i) 37,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through
(a) National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or
(b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted
by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions (ii) 30,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above
Age limit : Not more than 35 years as on the closing date of application.

General Instructions
Interested candidates should fill the online google form.
1) Last Date of Receipt of Application through Google Form is 07th July 2026.
2) An applicant can submit ONLY one form.
3) Once submitted, application cannot be edited or resubmitted. Applicant needs to make sure the correctness of all entries before clicking the 'submit' button.
4) The mandatory documents need to be uploaded as applicable. (Size limit 1 MB per document in PDF/Image file)
1. Birth Certificate
2. SSC Marksheet
3. HSC Marksheet
4. Diploma Degree
5. Graduation Degree
6. Post Graduate Degree & Mark Sheet
7. Ph.D Degree Certificate
8. Copies of NET/GATE/National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT,
DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc. and other relevant documents, if applicable.
9. Work Experience Certificates signed and sealed on letter head by the Competent Authority.
10. Photograph (Passport size) Following Certificates, if applicable:
11. Caste (SC/ ST/ OBC)
12. Non-Creamy Layer (OBC)
13. Physically Handicapped (PH)
The applicant must name every PDF/Image file with his/her First Name, Last Name and Name of the document (First Name_Last Name_Document Name).

The candidates need to have a Gmail account to fill the online form.
5) Applicants must upload all relevant documents under the appropriate sections of the application form. Failure to upload the essential qualifying degree certificate as specified in the advertisement, proof of age, relevant certificates supporting claims for age relaxation, proof of experience wherever applicable, photograph, and other required documents will result in immediate rejection of the application. No further communication in this regard will be entertained by NCCS.
6) Candidates are required to make their own accommodation arrangements in Pune during the period to ensure timely attendance at the laboratory. NCCS will not provide accommodation facilities.
7) In the event of selection, candidates will be informed via email, and the list of selected candidates will also be published on the NCCS website. Selected candidates must confirm their joining date, accept the offer, and report for joining within 30 days from the date of publication of the selection notification on the NCCS website.
8) The joining formalities will be completed only after in-person verification of the original documents. Failure to produce the original documents for verification will result in cancellation of the offer of appointment.

The duration of offer will be determined based on fund availability.

Other important Points :
1. The Director, NCCS reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process, if required.
2. The prescribed educational essential qualifications and experience are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle candidates to be called for the Interviews. The Centre reserves the right to call for Interviews only those candidates who in its opinion are likely to be suitable.
3. Candidates not having Final / Provisional Degree certificate as per the Essential qualification signed by the Institutional/ University Competent authority are not eligible to apply and such applications will be summarily rejected.
4. The above advertised positions are filled up purely on temporary basis for the limited time on the extramural projects funded by various funding agencies. The position will automatically co- terminus on the completion of the candidate’s tenure. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment/absorption in funding agency or in NCCS, Pune.
5. Fellowship/Emoluments: Emoluments to the research personnel engaged under project will be made in accordance with the sanction order or latest O.M from ANRF.
6. Age relaxation will be considered as on 07.07.2026 if required and supported by relevant certificates. Age relaxation will be as per Government of India rules. OBC candidates must produce latest/valid non-creamy layer certificate.
7. No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
8. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence will be treated as disqualification for the post.
9. The posts advertised shall be need based without any commitment for its filling.