Advertisement for Life Sciences or PG in Professional Courses at National Chemical Laboratory

National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, is a premier research laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India. Established in 1950, NCL conducts advanced research in chemistry, chemical engineering, biotechnology, and related scientific disciplines. The institute works on areas such as drug discovery, catalysis, polymers, materials science, and sustainable chemical processes. NCL also collaborates with academic institutions and industries to translate scientific research into practical applications.

Post : Junior Research Fellowships (JRF)

Applications are invited online for filling up of position on a purely temporary basis, in the prescribed proforma. The details of the Sponsored Project under which engagement is proposed to be made is as under.

Title of Project : Development of a novel protein-based versatile biostimulant for inducing disease resistance in economically important crops
Name of Sponsoring Agency : DBT

Minimum prescribed educational Qualifications : Master’s degree in Life Sciences, or equivalent degrees in relevant fields from a recognized University / Institute OR Graduate /Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following:
a. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE
b. The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, NT, IISC, USER, NISER etc.

Desirable Qualification/ experience, if any
1. In-depth knowledge and at least six months of hands-on research experience in recombinant DNA technology, genetic engineering and/or development of formulations for RNA and protein delivery.
2. Work experience in molecular biology techniques, protein expression and purification, RNAi, delivery formulation development and characterisation will be an added advantage.

Age Limit* : 28

Job requirement : The candidate will work in the area of core recombinant technology, genetic engineering and development of formulations for RNA and protein delivery into fungi and plants.

Consolidated emoluments per month : 1st & 2nd Year Rs. 37000/- 3rd & Subsequent Year Rs. 42000/- + 27% HRA

* The upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/women, and 3 year for OBC candidates.
The engagement will be coterminous with the tenure of sponsored project subject to satisfactory performance or conduct of the appointee, as the case may be. The engagement will be purely on temporary basis and shall not be CSIR/NCL appointment, temporary or otherwise and shall not entitle the appointee to any right/claim whatsoever, implicit or explicit, for his/her consideration against any CSIR-NCL post/fellowship.

How to Apply :
1. Eligible candidates are required to apply ONLINE only through our website.
2. Link to apply : jobs.ncl.res.in
3. Details can be read from section Jobs Vacancies: https://www.ncl-india.ora
4. Candidate should have a valid email before applying online.
5. Scanned photo/signature in JPG/JPEG format only.
6. Candidate’s Photograph File size must be less than 50 kb.
7. Candidate’s Signature File size must be less than 25 kb.
8. Readable scanned copies of Mark sheet(SSC, HSC, Graduation, Master, PhD,etc)
9. Keep ready pdf file of all testimonials.
10. Read all instructions title 'How To Apply' available at website.
The application should be filled online on or before 23/11/2026. Late applications will not be considered.
The prescribed educational qualifications are a bare minimum and merely possessing of same will not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Where number of applications received in response to this Notice of engagement is large, it may not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendation of the Screening Committee, the Project Leader may restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to reasonable limits after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum qualifications prescribed in the Notice. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field on date of advertise.

The candidates recommended by the Screening Committee to be called for interview would be notified on the website as well as divisional Notice Board on 24/11/2026 or the candidates may ascertain the information by contacting Ashwin N M R email id: nmr_ashwin@yahoo.co.in

Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear before the Selection Committee for an online interview. For online interview URL link will be provided to shortlisted candidate later via email on or before 24/11/2026.
Interview will be conducted on 30/11/2026 from 10:30 AM online through a suitable medium such as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx etc.

No interview call letter will be issued separately.
No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer of engagement.