GBRC announces Fellowships for Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Pharmacy and Life Sciences

Biotechnology has become one of the emerging and exponentially growing field with a multidisciplinary nature, which integrates various branches of interdisciplinary sciences. The knowledge already acquired and being accumulated offers mankind prospects for longer, healthier lives; plentiful and safe food and water; and agriculture and industry that produce in harmony with the environment.

Project Scientist III (01), Project Scientist II (01), Research Associate (08), Junior Research Fellow (12), Lab Technician (02), Field Worker (01) Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre invites applications from interested, deserving candidates for the posts of PSIII (01), PSII(01), RA (08), JRF (12), LT (02) and FW (01) in the below-mentioned research project. For details of the project posts, essential qualifications, fellowship is given below

Project Scientist III
Project Code : ENV-24
Project name : Environmental surveillance as a key public health strategy in India
Desired qualification : Doctoral degree in Science or Master's degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent, AND seven years of experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or Science and Technology.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : ₹78,000 + HRA

Lab Technician
Project Code : ENV-24
Project name : Environmental surveillance as a key public health strategy in India
Desired qualification : B.Sc. in Biotechnology/Bio-informatics/Biochemistry/Life Science or equivalent degree, OR three-year Diploma in Engineering or Technology/DMLT with five years of experience in a reputed laboratory.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : ₹26,000 + HRA

Project Scientist II
Project Code : GBRC/BIRAC-DBT/JD2/INSACOG-III/2025
Project name : Expansion of INSACOG – Wastewater Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2, Emerging Pathogens and Antimicrobial Resistance through Genomics-Based Methods
Desired qualification : Doctoral degree in Science or Master's degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent, AND three years of experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or Science and Technology organizations and scientific activities and services.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : ₹67,000 + 9% HRA

Lab Technician
Project Code : GBRC/BIRAC-DBT/JD2/INSACOG-III/2025
Project name : Expansion of INSACOG – Wastewater Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2, Emerging Pathogens and Antimicrobial Resistance through Genomics-Based Methods
Desired qualification : B.Sc. or three-year Diploma in Engineering and Technology.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : ₹20,000 + HRA

Research Associate (RA)
Project Code : GBRC/SG/2026
Project name : A program on Sport Genomics to Empower Gujarat’s Athletes
Desired qualification : Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree, OR three years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc./M.Pharm./ME/M.Tech, with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : ₹58,000 + 24% HRA

Research Associate (RA)
Project Code : GBRC/GSBTM/DIR/AML/2020-21
Project name : Genomic Selection Network for Dairy Cattle and Buffalo Breeds in Gujarat
Desired qualification :
1. Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Biological Sciences/Bioinformatics/Life Sciences/Molecular Biology or equivalent degree; OR
2. Three years of research, design and development experience after M.V.Sc./M.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Biochemistry/Life Science, with at least one research paper in an SCI journal; OR
3. M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Biological Sciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Microbiology/Molecular Biology with three years of research, design and development experience with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal. Experience: Candidates having experience in GWAS data analysis and working with Linux systems will be given preference.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : ₹47,000 + HRA (as per 20% of old fellowship, i.e., ₹36,000; total ₹54,200 per month). For non-NET/GATE Master's candidates: ₹37,845 per month.

Research Associate (RA)
Project Code : Tribal Genomics (GBRC/3425-04)
Project name : Creation of a Reference Genome Database for the Tribal Population in Gujarat
Desired qualification :
1. Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Biological Sciences/Bioinformatics/Life Sciences/Molecular Biology or equivalent degree; OR
2. Three years of research, design and development experience after M.V.Sc./M.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Biochemistry/Life Science, with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal; OR
3. M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Biological Sciences/Bioinformatics/Microbiology/Molecular Biology with three years of research, design and development experience and at least one SCI journal paper.
Additional experience : Research experience in NGS library preparation and NGS data analysis.
No. of Post : 02
Fellowship (Per Month) :
• RA-I: ₹58,000 + HRA
• RA-II: ₹61,000 + HRA
• RA-III: ₹67,000 + HRA
OR, for candidates with the third qualification:
• RA-I: ₹37,845 per month
• RA-II: ₹38,670 per month
• RA-III: ₹41,850 per month

Research Associate (RA)
Project Code : Adeno (GBRC/3425-04)
Project name : Development of Adenovirus-Based Vector Vaccine Platform Against Life-Threatening Infectious Diseases
Desired qualification :
1. Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Biological Sciences/Bioinformatics/Life Sciences/Molecular Biology or equivalent degree; OR
2. Three years of research, design and development experience after M.V.Sc./M.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Biochemistry/Life Science, with at least one SCI journal paper; OR
3. M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Biological Sciences/Bioinformatics/Microbiology/Molecular Biology with three years of research, design and development experience and at least one SCI journal paper.
Additional experience : Candidates with research experience in vaccine development, mammalian cell culture, viruses and molecular biology will be preferred.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : The advertisement lists the following RA fellowship rates:
• RA-I: ₹58,000 + HRA
• RA-II: ₹61,000 + HRA
• RA-III: ₹67,000 + HRA
OR, for candidates with the third qualification:
• RA-I: ₹37,845 per month
• RA-II: ₹38,670 per month
• RA-III: ₹41,850 per month

Research Associate (RA)
Project Code : AMR-2025 (GBRC/3425-04)
Project name : Network Program on AMR, Superbugs and One Health
Desired qualification :
1. Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Biological Sciences/Bioinformatics/Life Sciences/Molecular Biology or equivalent degree; OR
2. Three years of research, design and development experience after M.V.Sc./M.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Biochemistry/Life Science, with at least one SCI journal paper; OR
3. M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Biological Sciences/Bioinformatics/Microbiology/Molecular Biology with three years of research, design and development experience and at least one SCI journal paper.
Experience : Candidates should have research experience in Next Generation Sequencing data analysis, working with Linux systems
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : The advertisement provides common RA fellowship rates:
• RA-I: ₹58,000 + HRA
• RA-II: ₹61,000 + HRA
• RA-III: ₹67,000 + HRA
OR, for candidates with the third qualification:
• RA-I: ₹37,845 per month
• RA-II: ₹38,670 per month
• RA-III: ₹41,850 per month

Research Associate (RA)
Project Code : GSBTM/BVS/2026
Project name : Integrated Baculovirus–Insect Platform for Recombinant Sericin Production and Applications in Cosmetic Formulations
Desired qualification : Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Biological Sciences/Bioinformatics/Life Sciences/Molecular Biology or equivalent degree. Candidates with research experience in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology will be preferred.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : ₹47,000 + HRA (as per 20% of old fellowship, i.e., ₹36,000; total ₹54,200 per month)

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Code : AMR-2025 (GBRC/3425-04)
Project name : Network Program on AMR, Superbugs and One Health
Desired qualification :
1. Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Microbiology/Life Sciences with NET qualification, or a graduate degree in a professional course in the above subjects with NET qualification; OR
2. Postgraduate degree in Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences.
Additional experience : Research experience in Next Generation Sequencing data analysis, working with Linux systems, and experience in the synthesis, characterization and application of nanoparticles and quantum dots.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : ₹37,000 + HRA for candidates meeting the desired DST, Government of India qualification (as specified in the advertisement).

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Code : Tribal Genomics (GBRC/3425-04)
Project name : Tribal Genomics
Desired qualification :
1. Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Microbiology/Life Sciences with NET qualification, or a graduate degree in a professional course in the above subjects with NET qualification; OR
2. Postgraduate degree in Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences.
Additional experience : Candidates with experience in blood collection and fieldwork will be given priority.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : ₹23,213 per month for candidates without NET qualification; HRA is not admissible.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Code : GBRC/JD1/GSP/2022 (GBRC/3425-04)
Project name : Development of Cell Culture Protocols for Guggulsterone Production in Commiphora wightii (Arnott) Bhandari
Desired qualification :
1. Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Microbiology/Life Sciences with NET qualification, or a graduate degree in a professional course in the above subjects with NET qualification; OR
2. Postgraduate degree in Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences.
Additional experience : Research experience in metabolite extraction and LC-MS.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : ₹37,000 + HRA for candidates meeting the required NET/DST qualification; ₹23,213 per month for candidates without NET qualification, without HRA.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Code : GBRC/JD1/GE/2022 (GBRC/3425-04)
Project name : Genome Editing in Potato
Desired qualification : Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Microbiology/Life Sciences with NET qualification, or a graduate degree in a professional course in the above subjects with NET qualification; OR postgraduate degree in Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : The advertisement's fellowship section lists ₹37,000 + HRA for eligible NET-qualified JRF candidates and ₹23,213 per month without HRA for candidates without NET qualification.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Code : PTC (GBRC/3425-04)
Project name : Development of Plant Tissue Culture Protocol
Desired qualification :
1. Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Microbiology/Life Sciences with NET qualification, or a graduate degree in a professional course in the above subjects with NET qualification; OR
2. Postgraduate degree in Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences.
Additional experience : Research experience in cloning, plant tissue culture and transformation; plant tissue culture experience is specifically mentioned in the qualification section.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : ₹37,000 + HRA for eligible NET-qualified JRF candidates; ₹23,213 per month without HRA for candidates without NET qualification.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Code : Microbial Repository (GBRC/3425-04)
Project name : Maintenance of Microbial Repository
Desired qualification : 1. Post graduate in Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences with NET qualification or graduate degree in professional course in above subjects with NET qualifications
OR
2. Post graduate degree in Molecular Biology/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/Life Sciences Experience: Candidate should have research experience in cloning, plant tissue culture and transformation
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : The advertisement lists ₹37,000 + HRA for eligible NET-qualified JRF candidates and ₹23,213 per month without HRA for candidates without NET qualification.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Name of the post : Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Code : Service (GBRC/3425-04)
Project name : GBRC Service Unit
Desired qualification :
1. Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Microbiology/Life Sciences with NET qualification, or a graduate degree in a professional course in the above subjects with NET qualification; OR
2. Postgraduate degree in Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences.
Additional experience : Research experience in the synthesis, characterization and application of nanoparticles and quantum dots.
No. of Post : 02
Fellowship (Per Month) : The fellowship amount is not clearly visible for this post in the provided pages.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Name of the post : Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Code : SdAb (GBRC/3425-04)
Project name : Development of Camelid Single Domain Antibodies (SdAb) Against Life-Threatening Pathogens
Desired qualification :
1. Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Life Sciences or equivalent degree with NET qualification, or a graduate degree in a professional course in the above subjects with NET qualification; OR
2. Postgraduate degree in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences.
Additional experience : Candidates with research experience in microbiology, molecular biology, genetic engineering and recombinant protein-related work will be given preference.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : ₹37,000 + HRA for eligible NET-qualified JRF candidates; ₹23,213 per month without HRA for candidates without NET qualification, as listed in the advertisement.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Code : Genome Editing (GBRC/3425-04)
Project name : Genome Editing Facility
Desired qualification :
1. Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Life Sciences or equivalent degree with NET qualification, or a graduate degree in a professional course in the above subjects with NET qualification; OR
2. Postgraduate degree in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences.
Additional experience : Candidates with research experience in cell culture and flow cytometry will be given preference.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : The advertisement lists ₹37,000 + HRA for eligible NET-qualified JRF candidates and ₹23,213 per month without HRA for candidates without NET qualification.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Code : Probiotics (GBRC/3425-04)
Project name : Probiotics and Antimicrobial Peptides for Treatment of Infectious and Metabolic Diseases
Desired qualification :
1. Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Microbiology/Life Sciences with NET qualification, or a graduate degree in a professional course in the above subjects with NET qualification; OR
2. Postgraduate degree in Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : The fellowship amount is not separately visible for this post in the provided pages.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project name : PCAD
Desired qualification :
1. Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Life Sciences or equivalent degree with NET qualification, or a graduate degree in a professional course in the above subjects with NET qualification; OR
2. Postgraduate degree in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences.
Additional experience : Candidates with research experience in animal biotechnology, molecular biology and bioinformatics data analysis will be given preference.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : ₹31,000 + HRA for eligible NET-qualified JRF candidates; ₹23,213 per month without HRA for candidates without NET qualification.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Code : GSBTM/ALLU/2025
Project name : CRISPR-Cas9 Knock-in Bacillus subtilis for Enhanced Allulose Production Using Rice Straw
Desired qualification :
1. Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Life Sciences or equivalent degree with NET qualification, or a graduate degree in a professional course in the above subjects with NET qualification; OR
2. Postgraduate degree in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences.
Experience : Candidates with research experience in microbiology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, recombinant protein related work will be given preference.
No. of Post : 01
Fellowship (Per Month) : ₹31,000 + HRA for eligible NET-qualified JRF candidates; ₹23,213 per month without HRA for candidates without NET qualification.

Terms and Conditions
• The above posts are purely temporary and will be filled on contractual basis for an initial period of 11 months, which may be extended after satisfactory
performance of the incumbent till termination of the project.
• GBRC, reserves the right to not fill any advertised post/seat if no suitable candidate is found, without assigning any reason.
• There is no provision of re-engagement after termination of the project.
• The selected candidate shall not claim for regular appointments, as the fellowship is co-terminus with the project.
• Maximum age on the last day of the application as per advertisement of the applicant is 40 years PSII and RA, 35 years for JRF and FW.
• No TA /DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Last Date for Submission of Online Application : 30/10/2026.
• Candidate has to pay the below fees online on online SBI portal onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/. Please read How to pay fees online on website only.
RA / PS III : Rs. 250
PSII / JRF / FW / LT : Rs. 150
• During the recruitment process, if any additional similar positions arise or new positions are sanctioned, GBRC reserves the right to fill these positions without further advertising. Additionally, GBRC retains the decision to keep a position vacant if a suitable candidate is not available.