Regional Centre for Biotechnology Recruiting PG or Doctoral Degree candidates to work under the BSU Phase project

Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is an institution of national importance and statutory body established by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India with regional and global partnerships synergizing with the programmes of UNESCO as a Category II Centre. The primary focus of RCB is to provide world class education, training and conduct innovative research at the interface of multiple disciplines to create high quality human resource in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology in a globally competitive research milieu.

RCB invites applications (in online mode) from dynamic, result-oriented and dedicated eligible candidates for the following contractual positions under the “BSU Phase-II” project :

Chief Scientific Officer
No of post : 01
Monthly Emolument : Up to Rs. 2,00,000/- based on the relevant experience of the candidate
Essential Requirement : Doctoral degree in science or Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent with 20 years of experience in relevant field.
Desirable Experience : Knowledge of regulatory affairs related to biotech research and commercialization.
Job Description : • Will be responsible for the overall management of the project as per its mandate.
• Development and formulation of regulatory guideline for biotechnology research and commercialization.
• Assist the RCGM and GEAC for their regulatory functions, for training & capacity building and for communication activities.
• Will act as an interface between various agencies including the Govt. and PI.
• Development of good management practices, planning and defining scope of activities in a flawless manner.
• Conducting Training and Capacity Building activities.
• Planning events and related activities thereby ensuring optimum utilization of available resources.
• Cost estimation, budget forecasting.
• Managing administrative and HR issues, scheme funds etc.
• Monitoring and reporting progress of various activities, schemes.
• Any other task assigned from time to time by the Executive Director of RCB, Directorate Head, Bio-wealth & Bio-safety, DBT, and Member Secretary, RCGM.
Minimum age : 45 years

Senior Project Associate (Industrial Biotechnology/ Applied Microbiology)**
** Recruitment shall be made in either of the subject domains based on organizational requirements and availability.
No of post : 01
Monthly Emolument : Rs. 42,000/- + HRA
Essential Requirement : Master’s Degree in Natural/ Agricultural Sciences/ MVSc from a recognized University or equivalent, and Four (04) years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities & services. OR Doctoral Degree in Science/Technology from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Experience : Working experience in Fermentation Technology/ Bioprocess Engineering/ Applied Microbiology for regulatory approvals from a recognized institution.
Minimum age : 40 years
Job Description : • The incumbent will be responsible for the following key tasks :
(i) Scrutiny of Industrial biotechnology-related applications, including :
- Review of data submitted for Laboratory and Scale-up studies performed in Bioreactors.
- Evaluation of protocols followed during data generation.
- Assessment of regulatory compliance to ensure safe and responsible industrial biotechnology applications and Batch Reactor studies.
- Preparation of Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan of large-scale import of GE microbes for industrial use.
- Preparation of Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan for large-scale fermentation using GE microbes.
(ii) Development of draft guidelines and protocols for generating biosafety data to address emerging challenges in industrial biotechnology, including :
- Biomanufacturing and allied areas.
(iii) Providing scientific information and support on emerging issues in regulatory work related to :
- Industrial biotechnology - Bioprocess Engineering
- Applied Microbiology
- Other biotechnology aspects.
(iv) Serve as a resource for scientific expertise and guidance on regulatory matters.
(v) Develop and conduct training programs, workshops, and other capacity-building initiatives to enhance the skills and knowledge of stakeholders in biosafety and regulatory affairs.
(vi) Work closely with the CSO/Coordinator to manage services commonly required for BSU and develop good management practices.
(vii) Ensure effective collaboration and communication to achieve BSU's objectives.
(viii) Perform any other tasks assigned by the CSO/Coordinator, BSU from time to time, to support the unit's objectives and functions.

Project Associate I
No of post : 01
Monthly Emolument : (i) Monthly emoluments of Rs. 31,000/- + HRA to scholars who have qualified National Entrance Tests- CSIR UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Govt. departments and their agencies and institutions.
(ii) Monthly emoluments of Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Essential Requirement : Master’s Degree in Biotechnology/ Agricultural Sciences/ Natural Sciences or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent.
Job Description :
• Assist CSO/Coordinator, BSU and other scientific staff of the unit in regulatory affairs, validation of protocols, and support the unit's objectives and functions.
Communicate with stakeholders and other end users.
• Drafting documents, technical documents and correspondence in accordance with specific government standards.
• Compile, collate, maintain and update program and internal databases.
• Training and dissemination of biosafety and biosecurity mandates.
• Preparation of relevant Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plans to ensure safe handling and deployment of biotechnology products.
• Stay updated on the latest developments and trends, and serve as a resource for technical expertise.
• Providing scientific information and support on regulatory work related to biotechnology.
• Work closely with the CSO/Coordinator, BSU to manage services commonly required for BSU and develop good management practices
Minimum age : 35 years

Terms and Conditions
1. The positions will be on contract, initially for a period of one year, which may be extended further at the discretion of the Competent Authority as per the requirement of the Centre. All the positions under the BSU project will be co-terminus with the project.
2. The positions are subject to periodic evaluation of the performance of the incumbent and if, on such evaluation the performance is not found to be satisfactory, the contract will be terminated with one-month notice.
3. The appointment will be on full-time basis and he/she will not be permitted to take up any other assignment during the period of contract. The contract may be terminated by either party by giving one-month advance notice in writing.
4. The consolidated emoluments shown above are only indicative and shall be decided by the Selection Committee for the selected candidate based on his/her relevant experience and qualification. No other perks or allowances are admissible.
5. The incumbent will be required to conform to the rules and regulations of RCB in force from time to time and follow the discipline rules of the Centre failing which the contract may be withdrawn at any point of time.
6. The incumbent will not be considered to be a permanent employee of the Center and conferment of this contract will not imply any assurance or guarantee for regular employment in the Centre. The incumbent shall not claim for regularization or absorption in the Centre. However, the incumbent may apply for the advertised posts subject to meeting eligibility criteria for the post and as per institutional policy.
7. All educational, professional and technical qualifications should be from a recognized Board/University. Experience shall be counted for work done after the qualifying degree for the relevant position. 8. Persons working in Govt. or Public Sector Undertaking should apply through proper channel or produce ‘No- Objection Certificate’ at the time of selection process.
9. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
10. Vacancies shown above are indicative only and the number may increase or decrease as per requirement and availability of suitable candidates and at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
11. 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 recruitment 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.

12. Mere fulfilment of the minimum prescribed qualification and experience will not vest any right on a candidate for being called for the selection process. Only the candidates shortlisted by a duly constituted Screening Committee will be called for the selection process. The decision of the Centre in this regard will be final. No interim inquiries in this regard will be entertained.
13. The candidates should submit separate application for separate posts.
14. Closing date of Online Application will be the crucial date for determining eligibility with regard to age, essential qualification etc.
15. Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
16. The incumbent will be entitled for leave as admissible to the contractual staff of the Centre. The un-availed leave cannot be carried forward or encashed.
17. Age relaxation as per GoI norms is available to eligible applicants. In all other cases. if a candidate is otherwise suitable, age/experience relaxation may be granted by the Competent Authority.
18. All results/notifications/addendum/corrigendum will be published only on RCB website. Therefore, the candidates should visit the RCB website regularly till completion of the recruitment process.
19. Candidates canvassing/giving incorrect information/violating norms in any kind, detected at any stage, before or after the selection will be disqualified with immediate/retrospective effect, as the case may be.
20. Any dispute arising out of this advertisement including the recruitment process shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Courts situated at Faridabad, Haryana.
21. All communications will only be made through email.
22. The decisions of the Competent Authority, RCB will be final and binding in all cases.

Interested and eligible candidates may apply online at RCB website rcb.res.in with the requisite non- refundable fee of Rs. 200/- latest by 24th March 2026. SC/ST/Women/PwD candidates are exempted from payment of fees. Ex-Serviceman can also apply for suitable position and will be considered as per GOI norms. Applications received through any other mode will not be accepted.

Refund of unsuccessful or duplicate transactions may be claimed up to 1 month from the last date of submission of applications, after that no request will be entertained.

Note : Applicants who are already in regular government service and willing to apply for the above contractual positions are advised to take prior permission from their parent organization for the same. In the event of selection, such candidates are to ensure their relieving within 30 days of the offer, so as to join the position within the specified period. No request for extension of joining period shall be entertained under any circumstances. The positions are contractual only with consolidated emoluments and shall not be eligible for any pay level salary, perks & allowances. During the contract period of the employee, RCB shall not have liability of any kind to his/ her parent organization.