Life sciences / Allied sciences Fellowship under Ministry of Science & Technology, NIAB

The National Institute of Animal Biotechnology is an Indian autonomous research establishment of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology. The NIAB was set up in Hyderabad, India, under the leadership of Prof. Pallu Reddanna.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling the following positions at the BRIC- National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad.
Project Title : “Animal Stem Cell Biobank DBT-NIAB : ASCB: The Nation’s First Animal Stem Cell Repository.

Project Research Scientist –I (02 Positions)
Eligibility criteria : PhD degree in Life sciences / Allied sciences from a recognised university.
Experience : Candidates with hands-on experience in culture characterisation and cryopreservation of stem cells will be given preference.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Fellowship amount : Rs. 56000/- per month + 30 % HRA (If applicable).

Technical Assistant (03 Positions)
Eligibility criteria : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life sciences /Allied sciences/ Computational system biology from a recognized university or equivalent.
Experience : Candidates with hands-on experience in cell culture and animals will be given preference.
Upper Age limit : 50 years
Fellowship amount : Rs. 20,000/- per month + 30 % HRA (If applicable).

Applications are to be filled ONLINE. Online link for submission of application is available up to 09-10-2026 by 5 PM. Candidates must fill online application form at niab.res.in. Candidates are advised to fill the online application form in sufficient time before the last date to avoid last minute technical issues. No need to send hard copy. Interim enquiries will not be entertained. Suitable candidates will be screened, intimated through email and interviewed by duly constituted selection committee. Original documents in support of date of birth, educational qualifications and experience certificate are required to be submitted at time of joining. Interim enquiries will not be entertained.

Note : Only Provisional Degree Certificate or Convocation Degree Certificate will be accepted as proof of educational qualification. Experience certificates must be issued by the Head of the Department/Office.