BRIC-NIAB invites applications from Pharma, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry candidates

National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) is an autonomous research institute under Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) and is funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, is aimed to harness novel and emerging biotechnologies and create knowledge in the cutting edge areas for improving animal health and productivity. The Institute’s research focus is on animal genetics and genomics, transgenic technology, reproductive technology, diseases, nutritional enrichment, and bioinformatics. The Institute aims at translational research leading to genetic enhancement of Indian Livestock species and basic research towards development of novel vaccines, diagnostics and improved therapeutic molecules for farm animals.

BRIC-NIAB invites applications from suitably qualified, dynamic, result oriented and dedicated Indian citizens for filling up the following positions

Scientist-D - 01 Position : (UR)
Pay Level : 12 as per 7th CPC
Method of Recruitment : By Direct Recruitment failing which by Deputation (including short term contract)
Age Limit : Not exceeding 40 years for Direct recruitment Not exceeding 56 years on deputation (including short-term contract)
Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits : Essential: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in any discipline of Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Computational Biology / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Molecular Biology/ Agricultural Sciences/ Plant Sciences / related disciplines; or Ph.D in Engineering or Technology in disciplines like Chemical/Biomedical/ Pharmaceutical engineering or Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in any branch of medicine/MDS/MVSc. From a recognised University or Institute or relevant areas of research with minimum three years of post- qualification experience in responsible higher position in research / teaching Institute/ University/ industry with published research of highest standards and/or technologies of established utility.
For deputation / absorption : Scientists of the Central Govt / State Govt / Universities / Public Sector Undertakings or Government funded research organisations / institutes subject to the following conditions : (a) Possessing the qualification for direct recruits\ (b) (i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre or (ii) With 5 years regular service in the Level-11 in the relevant field
Job Description
The selected candidate is supposed to work on production, reproduction and health aspects of Livestock using modern tools of biotechnology. In addition to own research programme, he/she is expected to provide support to other research projects at NIAB. The selected candidates are also expected to lead the HRD programme of the Institute. In addition, candidate have to attract extra-mural funding to establish and lead research programs. Any other duties assigned by the competent authority

Scientist-C - 04 Positions : 2 Post (UR), 1 Post (OBC) & 1 Post (EWS)
Pay Level : 11 as per 7th CPC
Method of Recruitment : By Direct Recruitment basis
Age Limit : Not exceeding 35 years
Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits : Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in any discipline of Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Chemistry/ Computational Biology/ Pharmaceutical Sciences/Molecular Biology/ Agricultural Sciences/ Plant Sciences / related disciplines; or Ph.D in Engineering or Technology in disciplines like Chemical/Biomedical/ Pharmaceutical engineering or Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in any branch of medicine/MDS/MVSc. From a recognised University or Institute or relevant areas of research
Job Description : The selected candidate is supposed to work on production, reproduction and health aspects of Livestock using modern tools of biotechnology. In addition to own research programme, he/she is expected to provide support to other research projects at NIAB. The selected candidates are also expected to lead the HRD programme of the Institute. In addition, candidate have to attract extra-mural funding to establish and lead research programs. Any other duties assigned by the competent authority

The applicants can apply in any one of the research areas as mentioned below
(i) Molecular Virology and Virus - Host Interactions: Expertise in livestock and poultry viral pathogens, mechanisms of infection and host adaptation, and systems biology and multiomics approaches to viral disease research.
(ii) Bacterial Pathogenesis and Antimicrobial Resistance: Expertise in livestock and poultry bacterial pathogens, mechanisms of virulence, antimicrobial resistance, and functional genomics approaches to bacterial disease control.
(iii) Precision Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Physiology: Expertise in nutrient metabolism, feed utilisation, diet - microbiome interactions, and nutritional interventions to improve livestock and poultry health and productivity.
(iv) Immunology and Vaccine Science: Expertise in protective immune responses, antigen discovery, vaccine design and evaluation, and development and validation of immunological assays.
(v) Animal Genome Engineering and Xenotransplantation: Expertise in genome editing of animals, genetic modification to improve cross - species compatibility, and preclinical evaluation of xenogeneic cells, tissues and organs for graft function, rejection and safety.

General Information and Conditions
1. The position carry usual allowances as admissible to the Central Government Employees of the same pay and status posted at Hyderabad, Telangana.
2. Appointment will be made initially on probation period of two years which may be extended at the discretion of the Competent Authority. Further continuation will depend on candidates’ performance during the initial period of probation.
3. Candidate(s) employed in Government / Semi Government Organizations / Autonomous Bodies / PSU’s should route their applications through proper channel. They may upload ‘No Objection Certificate (NOC), Vigilance Certificate & Integrity’ from their present employer at the time of online application and produce the hard copy (in original) at the time of interview.
4. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise will automatically disqualify the candidate for the post.
5. Reservations as per the government of India norms will apply. Women candidates fulfiliing the requirements are encouraged to apply.
6. Age limit shall be reckoned as on the closing date for receipt of application. Age relaxation will be as per Government of India guidelines. Age relaxations will be granted only in those cases where the posts are reserved for the respective categories.
7. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD/Divyangjan) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed under GOI instructions are encouraged to apply. Relaxation in the age limit shall be applicable irrespective of the fact whether the post is reserved for them or not, provided the post is identified as suitable for the relevant category of disability.
8. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates are required to produce the relevant latest certificate in the prescribed format of Government of India (GoI), duly signed by the specified authority at the time of document verification for the posts reserved for the respective category. Experience for the position mentioned in the advertisement will be reckoned from the date of acquiring the qualification prescribed for the position.
9. In case a large number of applications are received for the post, screening will be done to limit the number of candidates to those possessing higher/relevant qualification and experience. The decision of the Competent authority will be final in this respect.
10. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview.

11. Candidates called for Interview will be paid single second class rail fare from the actual place of undertaking the journey or from the normal place of residence whichever is nearer to Secunderabad Railway Station on production of relevant document of travel. However, reservation and sleeper charges and surcharge on superfast trains will be admitted if requisite ticket / receipt etc. is submitted as proof of having actually incurred the expenses. In the absence of valid details in the TA claim, the surcharges, etc., will not be allowed.
12. Mere fulfilment of the minimum qualification and experience will not vest any right on a candidate(s) for being called for a Interview. The decision of the Competent authority in all matters will be final. No correspondence will be entertained from the candidate(s) in connection with the process of selection.
13. The Institute reserves the right to call only the requisite number of candidate(s) for selection process after shortlisting with reference to the candidates’ essential and desirable qualification, suitability, relevant experience, etc. and also to convert the desirable qualification into essential qualification to optimise the number of candidate(s) for selection process.
14. Candidate(s) employed in Government / Semi Government Organizations / Autonomous Bodies / PSU’s shall also have to submit a certificate from the employer at the time of Interview that no vigilance / disciplinary case is either pending or contemplated against him / her.
15. The Institute reserves the right to enhance the criteria of shortlisting over and above the essential and desirable qualification and experience advertised, to optimise the number of candidate(s) to be called for Interview. Therefore, candidate(s) should mention in the application all the qualifications and experiences in the relevant area over and above the minimum prescribed qualification, supported with documents and ensure that all details are complete and accurate.
16. The Institute reserves the right to reject any or all the applications and to cancel the advertised post, at any stage of the selection process, without assigning any reasons thereof. The decision of the Competent authority in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of any / all applications, fixing the eligibility criteria, equivalence of qualifications, mode of screening / selection, conduct of Interview, shall be final and binding on the candidate(s).
17. If a candidate indicates in his/her application form that he/she belongs to General Category but subsequently writes to change his/her category to a reserved one, such request will not be entertained.
18. A candidate will be eligible to get the benefit of community reservation only in case the particular caste to which the candidates belongs is included in the list of reserved communities issued by the Central Government.
19. Once a candidate has chosen a reserved category, no request shall be entertained for change to other reserved category. 20. In case of posts reserved for OBC, their caste should be in the Central List of OBCs and they should be Non Creamy Layer Category.

21. Every candidate seeking reservation in central government posts and services as OBC candidate is required to submit a certificate confirming his/her status as OBC and also produce Non-creamy layer status issued by an authority mentioned in DoPT Office Memorandum No.36012/22/93- Estt.(SCT) dated 15.11.1993.
22. The candidate should ensure that he/she belongs to the OBC- Non Creamy Layer category while applying for the respective reserved posts.
23. Non Creamy Layer status Certificate should be obtained on or after 01.04.2026 will only be considered for OBC NCL reservation against this advertisement.
25. The appointing authority will verify the veracity of the Income and asset certificate submitted by the candidate through the certificate issuing authority.
26. Incomplete applications are not likely to be considered.
27. For any legal dispute, the courts of law at Hyderabad, Telangana will have the jurisdiction.
28. NO INTERIM ENQUIRIES ABOUT THE RECRUITMENT WILL BE ENTERTAINED.
29. An application fee through a crossed Demand Draft drawn on any nationalised bank and valid for at least 3 months in favour of “National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad” payable at Hyderabad, preferably Punjab National Bank, Gachibowli (Code No.PUNB0498700), Hyderabad OR Pay directly through this payment link epayments.in.worldline.com/niab (PWD / departmental candidates are exempted for payment of application fee). Candidates are required to remit the application fee as per the following table :
Scientist – D and C
UR/EWS/OBC cadidates : Rs. 1500/-
SC/ST/Women/ESM/PwBD candidates : NIL

How to apply
a) Eligible candidates are required to apply ONLINE through our website niab.res.in
b) The candidates needs to register on the website with username and password along with valid email id. Already registered candidates, may login with the existing username and password Online Application will be available on website www.niab.res.in from 26th October 2026.
c) Before online application, the candidate(s) should keep ready soft copies of the following in PDF/JPEG format as per Application form: (a). recent passport size photograph, (b) All educational certificates, (c) All experience certificates, (d) Caste / Category certificates, (e) NOC from employer (f) any other certificates or testimonials. While applying these certificate needs to be uploaded in the relevant part of the application format.
d) An application fee is payable through a crossed Demand Draft drawn on any nationalised bank and valid for at least 3 months in favour of “National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad” payable at Hyderabad, preferably Punjab National Bank, Gachibowli (Code No. PUNB0498700), Hyderabad OR Pay directly through this payment link epayments.in.worldline.com/niab The following details must be filled on back side of Demand Draft and should be sent in an envelope super-scribing “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ________________” by post to the Director, National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Sy.No. 37, Opp. Journalist Colony, Extended Q City Road, Gowlidoddi, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana, India 500 032 send by post :
i. Advertisement Number
ii. Candidate’s Name
iii. Category
iv. Post Applied for
e) All self-attested copies of the certificates, mark sheets, testimonials in support of age, educational qualifications, experience, caste certificate (if applicable), curriculum vitae along with Fee payment receipt should be uploaded / DD copy (PDF format only) through relevant part of the application format on or before the prescribed last date. Hard copy is not required.
f) Please note that the application without signature, or online applications are received after due date & time or incomplete in any other aspect or without fee payment will be summarily rejected.
g) On successful submission of the online application form, the candidate(s) must take the printout of the PDF and keep it for their reference and record purpose.
h) Candidate(s) are advised to apply early and not to wait for the last date, so that the last moment internet traffic can be avoided.
i) For any technical queries while filling the application, please email to recruitment@niab.org.in.

Important dates
Date of commencement of online applications : 26-10-2026
Last date for receipt of on-line applications : 30-11-2026 by 5 PM