Recruitment of Ph.D, M.Pharm, MSc as Scientists at NCCS - 16 posts | Government of India Job

DBT-NCCS is an autonomous institution of Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. It is at the forefront of basic research in diverse areas of cell biology. The contributions made by scientists of DBT-NCCS have gained worldwide recognition.

DBT-NCCS is looking for Scientists with an outstanding record of research accomplishments. Persons having effective interpersonal and leadership skills with a commitment to work effectively with colleagues as part of an interdisciplinary team are required. The candidates are expected to have excellent academic record and proven scientific achievements, along with requisite experience and desire to lead and complement a research group in various domains of modern cell biology.

Scientist ‘G’
Pay Level : Level 14 as per 7th CPC
No. of posts/Category : 1(UR)
Age Limit : 58 years
Qualifications and experience : For Direct Recruitment: Ph. D. /Equivalent with original work as evidenced by patents or publications. Evidence of leadership with 15 years’ experience of Post- qualification in R & D. For Deputation: Scientists from Central/ State Governments, Research Institutes, Autonomous Bodies etc. holding analogous post on regular basis in parent department or With 5 years’ service in Level 13A or equivalent in the parent cadre/ department and possess the essential qualification and experience as mentioned above.
Areas under which applications are invited : Should have proven excellence as an independent investigator in the area of modern biology as evidenced by publications, patents, national and international grants and mentored PhD and Post-doctoral fellows.
Job Description : Should be a visionary academic leader with outstanding record of research accomplishments to establish strong centre of research to address the problems existing in modern biology.

Scientist ‘E’
Pay Level : Level 13 as per 7th CPC
No. of posts/Category : 1(UR)
Age Limit : 55 years
Qualifications and experience : For Direct Recruitment: 1st class or equivalent in M. Tech. /M.D. /M. V. Sc. /M. Pharm. M.Sc. with at least 11 years research experience OR Ph.D. with original work as evidenced by patents or publications. Evidence of leadership with about 8 years’ experience in R & D. For Deputation: Scientists from Central/ State Governments, Research Institutes, Autonomous Bodies etc. holding analogous post on regular basis in parent department or with 5 years’ service in Level 12 or equivalent in the parent cadre/ department and possess the essential qualification and experience as mentioned above.
Areas under which applications are invited : A strong background in the area of human health and disease preferably with a translational outlook for basic research.
Job Description : The selected candidate in addition to his own research program is expected to supervise overall activities which have translational potential of the organization.

Scientist ‘D’
Pay Level : Level 12 as per 7th CPC
No. of posts/Category : 10 Posts 1 (UR), 5 (OBC), 3 (SC), 1 (ST).
Age Limit : 45 years
Qualifications and experience : For Direct Recruitment: 1st class or equivalent in M. Tech. /M.D. /M. V. Sc. /M. Pharm OR M.Sc. with Ph.D. with original work as evidenced by patents or publications. Evidence of leadership with 9 years’ experience in R & D OR Ph.D. with at least five years research experience in the relevant subject. For Deputation: Scientists from Central/ State Governments, Research Institutes, Autonomous Bodies etc. holding analogous post on regular basis in parent department or with 5 years’ service in Level 11 or equivalent in the parent cadre/ department and possess the essential qualification and experience as mentioned above
Areas under which applications are invited : i) Cell Biology
ii) Life Style diseases
iii) Molecular & Cellular Immunology
iv) Human Genetics
v) Developmental biology
vi) Genetic disease models vii) Transgenic animal models
viii) Infectious Diseases & Cell Pathogenesis
ix) Theoretical biology
x) Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
xi) Single Cell analysis and
cell-cell communication
xii) RNA Biology
xiii) Nanotechnology
xiv) Synthetic biology
xv) Chemical Biology
xvi) Cancer Immunology & genomics
xvii) Stem Cell biology and therapy
xviii) Neurobiology.
xix) Marine biology/Marine Biotechnology
Job Description : Establish independent cutting-edge research in desired areas and if required, should be ready to take lead in setting up diagnostics testing laboratory/ facilitate the functionality of other centralized activities as per the requirements of DBT-NCCS.

Scientist ‘D’ – Medical post (NPA)
Pay Level : Level 12 as per 7th CPC
No. of posts/Category : 10 Posts 1 (UR), 5 (OBC), 3 (SC), 1 (ST).
Age Limit : 45 years + relaxation as per Govt. of India rules
Qualifications and experience : For Direct Recruitment: 1st class or equivalent in M.D. /MBBS with Ph.D. with original work as evidenced by patents or publications. Evidence of leadership with 9 years’ experience in R & D. For Deputation: Scientists from Central/ State Governments, Research Institutes, Autonomous Bodies etc. holding analogous post on regular basis in parent department or with 5 years’ service in Level 11 or equivalent in the parent cadre/ department and possess the essential qualification and experience as mentioned above.
Areas under which applications are invited : Should have a strong interest in basic research and has a background in the area of disease biology /cell pathogenesis.
Job Description : Establish independent cutting-edge research and complement the on-going research activities at DBTNCCS. Initiate domains of modern and advanced biology.

Scientist ‘C’
Pay Level : Level 11 as per 7th CPC
No. of posts/Category : 1 (OBC)
Age Limit : 40 years + relaxation as per Govt. of India rules
Qualifications and experience : For Direct Recruitment: 1st class or equivalent in M.Tech./M.D./M.V.Sc./M.Pharm, M.Sc. with 5 years’ experience OR Ph.D. with original work as evidenced by patents or publications. Evidence of leadership with about 4 years’ experience in R & D. For Deputation: Scientists from Central/ State Governments, Research Institutes, Autonomous Bodies etc. holding analogous post on regular basis in parent department or with 5 years’ service in Level 10 or equivalent in the parent cadre/ department and possess the essential qualification and experience as mentioned above.
Areas under which applications are invited : Should have research experience and strong expertise in Mechanobiology (Forces/Physics/ Mechanics in Biology)/Big Data Analysis
Job Description : Complement the on-going research activities at DBT-NCCS. Initiate domains of modern and advanced biology.

Scientist ‘B’
Pay Level : Level 10 as per 7th CPC
No. of posts/Category : 1 (OBC) 1 (SC)
Age Limit : 35 years + relaxation as per Govt. of India rules
Qualifications and experience : For Direct Recruitment: 1st Class in M.Sc./ M.Tech./ M.D./ M.V.Sc/ M. Pharm. With three years’ experience in R&D OR Ph.D. in relevant field with one year post-doctoral experience.
Areas under which applications are invited : Should have strong motivation to work towards application of statistics in modern biology and clinical research. Should have experience in biological science.
Job Description : In addition, the person should complement the on-going research activities at DBT- NCCS. Initiate domains of modern and advanced biology.

General information and conditions: -
1. Please mention maximum of two subject areas (specialization) in the application form at the appropriate place. This is mandatory for shortlisting of the application.
2. (A) Those submitting application fees by Demand Draft :- Application in the prescribed format* in hard copy duly filled in along with Demand Draft and attested copies of all certificates showing date of birth, qualifications, details of examinations passed, experience, list of publications, patents, caste certificate, if any, recent passport size photograph and other relevant documents should reach to the Director, DBT-National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, S. P. Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune – 411 007, Maharashtra, India. A single scanned PDF of all the documents mentioning clearly the name of the candidate, post applied for and category should be sent to admindept@nccs.res.in. (B) Those submitting application fees online:- A soft copy in a single PDF of all the documents including payment receipt mentioning clearly the name of the candidate, post applied for and category should be sent to admindept@nccs.res.in. (C) The last date for receipt of applications is 30 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News. For candidates residing in North-Eastern States, Union Territory of Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti Districts of Himachal Pradesh, Pangi Sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Island is 45 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News. The name of the post applied for should be super scribed on the envelope.
3. The above posts are as per the Central Government pay scales and carry allowances like Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance and HRA as per 7th CPC rules. However NPA for the medical post will be admissible as per Government of India rules. 4. Reservations as per the Government of India norms in respect of SC/ST/OBC/PWD etc. will apply. The upper age limit is however, relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years of OBC as per the Government orders in force only in those cases where the posts are reserved for respective categories, on production of relevant certificates in the prescribed format signed by the specified authority. SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates should submit proof of their caste certificate from appropriate authority along with application. The OBC candidates should submit the prescribed certificate valid for employment under Central Government along with application.
5. Age limits shall be reckoned as on the closing date for receipt of application. However, in case of exceptionally well qualified and experienced candidates the upper age limit may be relaxed by the Competent Authority.
6. An application fee, as per the following details, is payable through online mode or through a crossed Demand Draft drawn on any nationalized bank and valid for at least 3 months in favour of “Director, National Centre for Cell Science, Pune” payable at Pune preferably on State Bank of India, NCL branch, National Chemical Laboratory Campus, Pune - 411 008. Account No.33794408771, (IFSC code- SBIN0003552), MICR No.411002012.

7. Candidates working in Government Departments/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies should forward their applications through proper channel. An advance copy should be forwarded before last date for receipt of applications and NOC should be produced at the time of interview.
8. Outstation SC/ST candidates who are called for interview will only be paid second class train fare from the actual place of undertaking the journey or from the normal place of residence whichever is nearer to Pune 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.
9. All applicants must fulfill the requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement as on last date of the receipt of application. They are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess the qualifications laid down for various posts as on the last date of receipt of the application. No enquiry asking for advice as to eligibility will be entertained. The prescribed qualifications are the minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be shortlisted for interview. The duly constituted screening committee may adopt its own criteria for shortlisting the candidates, based on number of applications received and functional requirements of the Institute. Decision of the Director, DBT-NCCS in this regard will be final and no correspondence or personal enquires will be entertained by DBT-NCCS on this behalf. The candidates should therefore, mention in the application all the qualifications and experience in the relevant area over and above the prescribed qualifications.
10. The Director, DBT-NCCS reserves the right to enhance/reduce the number of posts and also to cancel the recruitment process.
11. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence will be treated as disqualification for the post.
12. List of shortlisted candidates, Date & Time of Interview and all other relevant information will be published on our website. The candidates should check the website periodically for updates. Shortlisted candidates will be communicated with interview details as per prevailing situation at that time.
13. Applicants will be informed by email only and no separate communication will be sent. All the candidates must mention their valid email address and Mobile No. with alternate numbers also if available in the application.
14. 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 candidate’s performance during the period of probation.
15. Experience for the position mentioned in the advertisement will be reckoned from the date of acquiring the qualification prescribed for the position.
16. Incomplete applications and/or the hard copy of the applications received after the last date without all required documents as per the checklist will not be considered. DBT-NCCS takes no responsibility for any delay in receipt or loss in postal transit of any application or communication.
17. Amendment, if any, in future will be published on DBT-NCCS website only.

As per the General information and conditions of advertisement No.4/2020 last date for receipt of applications is 30 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News. The advertisement published in employment news on 16.01.2021, hence last date of submission of application will be 15.02.2021.

For candidates residing in North-Eastern States, Union Territory of Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti Districts of Himachal Pradesh, Pangi Sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Island is 45 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News, hence last date of submission of application will be 03.03.2021 for these candidates.