Vacancies: 1 · Posts: 1 · Type: Research Fellowship · Mode: Online · Fee: Not printed · Apply: by 14 October 2026 · Stipend: ₹37,000 + 18% HRA · Selection: Shortlist + online interview · Location: Thiruvananthapuram
No written exam: BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) is taking one Junior Research Fellow on an online selection interview. The seat is under an IARC-WHO project at Thiruvananthapuram. Completed applications must reach the online form by 14 October 2026.
The post sits in the laboratory of Dr Devasena Anantharaman, Scientist F. The project is the IARC-India HPV vaccination study on one, two and three doses of the quadrivalent HPV vaccine in preventing cervical neoplasia. RGCB is an institute of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology.
Pay printed in Adv. 13/2026 is ₹37,000 per month plus 18% HRA. The engagement starts for one year, or until the project ends, whichever is earlier, and may be extended after a performance evaluation. It is a project fellowship, not a regular RGCB post.
⚠️ Application Alerts
- Applications not in the prescribed format will be summarily rejected.
- A candidate applying for more than one RGCB position must submit a separate form for each position.
- Anyone currently working in a government firm must send the application through the proper channel.
- The last date for receiving completed applications is 14 October 2026. The advertisement does not print a separate fee date or a correction window.
📋 Official Source Chain
- Official notice: Advertisement No. Adv. 13/2026, dated 01 October 2026 — RGCB Junior Research Fellow Adv. 13/2026
- Official application route: Online prescribed form at the RGCB temporary positions portal, open until 14 October 2026
- Official updates page: rgcb.res.in/jobs
- Last checked: 01 October 2026, 10:55 PM IST
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Who Should Apply?
M.Sc. or other postgraduate degree in any Life Sciences branch, with CSIR-UGC NET, DBT-BET, GATE or a qualification the notice groups as “etc”, plus research experience in cancer genomics or bioinformatics → Junior Research Fellow – 1 post
The advertisement asks for three things together. A postgraduate degree in any branch of Life Sciences. A qualifying national test named as CSIR-UGC NET, DBT-BET, GATE etc. Familiarity with research practice, and good knowledge and experience in one or more areas such as cancer genomics and bioinformatics.
No year count is printed for that experience. A candidate whose test is only implied by the word “etc”, or whose work is outside cancer genomics and bioinformatics, should get written confirmation from RGCB before applying.
Who cannot apply under the wording of this advertisement
- Candidates who do not hold a postgraduate degree in a Life Sciences branch.
- Candidates who have not qualified CSIR-UGC NET, DBT-BET, GATE or a test the notice’s “etc” actually covers.
- Candidates above 28 years as on 14 October 2026, unless a Government of India relaxation applies.
No category-wise reservation breakup is printed. Do not read the single seat as unreserved.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 01 October 2026 |
| Application start | Not printed |
| Last date for completed applications | 14 October 2026 |
| Online interview | Not printed; only shortlisted candidates are called |
| Correction window | Not printed |
Quick Overview – RGCB Junior Research Fellow 2026
- Organisation: BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB)
- Advertisement No.: Adv. 13/2026, dated 01 October 2026
- Post: Junior Research Fellow
- Vacancies: 1
- Job Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Sector: Biotechnology research
- Employment: Project research fellowship, co-terminus with the project
- Qualification: Postgraduate degree in any Life Sciences branch, plus CSIR-UGC NET, DBT-BET, GATE etc, plus experience in cancer genomics or bioinformatics
- Age: 28 years as on 14 October 2026
- Stipend: ₹37,000 + 18% HRA per month
- Fee: Not printed
- Selection: Eligibility shortlist, then online selection interview
- Official Website: RGCB careers page
- Apply Online: Apply for RGCB Junior Research Fellow 2026 on the temporary positions form
- Notification: Read RGCB Adv. 13/2026 Junior Research Fellow advertisement
What Posts Are Available? – RGCB Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
One seat, one laboratory, one project. There is no department-wise or category-wise split in Adv. 13/2026.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Emolument |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | 1 | M.Sc (any Life Sciences branch) + CSIR-UGC NET / DBT-BET / GATE etc + cancer genomics or bioinformatics experience | ₹37,000 + 18% HRA |
Age for this row is 28 years as on 14 October 2026. Duration is initially one year, or until the project ends, whichever is earlier, and is extendable on performance evaluation.
What Is the Age Limit?
| Category | Upper age as on 14 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 28 years |
| OBC-NCL | 31 years (standard GoI relaxation, +3; exact entitlement per the notification) |
| SC / ST | 33 years (standard GoI relaxation, +5; exact entitlement per the notification) |
| PwBD (UR) | 38 years (standard GoI relaxation, +10; exact entitlement per the notification) |
Adv. 13/2026 does not print a relaxation table. It says age relaxation will be given as per Government of India norms. The figures above are the standard DoPT pattern for a central-body recruitment, not numbers printed in this advertisement. Confirm the category certificate rules before relying on an extended limit.
Examples:
✅ A 27-year-old UR candidate born on 15 October 1998 is eligible (within the 28-year limit as on 14 October 2026).
❌ A 29-year-old UR candidate born on 14 October 1997 is not eligible (exceeds the maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Stipend? – RGCB Junior Research Fellow 2026
The advertisement prints the emolument as ₹37,000 per month plus 18% HRA. Eighteen per cent of ₹37,000 is ₹6,660, so the printed monthly figure before any deduction is ₹43,660. That sum is the notice’s own emolument plus the printed HRA rate. It is not an in-hand promise. The advertisement does not mention NPS, PF, medical allowance, or tax deduction.
The rate is for the fellowship period named in the advertisement: initially one year, or until the project ends, whichever is earlier. Extension depends on a performance evaluation. No joining timeline is printed.
What Is the Application Fee?
Not printed in Adv. 13/2026. Do not assume a fee, and do not assume a waiver. Check the prescribed form on the temporary positions portal before submitting.
How to Apply?
- Read RGCB Adv. 13/2026 and confirm the project title, PI, and last date.
- Open the RGCB temporary positions application form and submit in the prescribed format. The window closes on 14 October 2026.
- If you are also applying for another RGCB advertisement, submit a separate form for that position.
- If you are working in a government firm, route the application through proper channel.
- Save a copy of the submitted form. The advertisement does not print an application number format.
Suggested, not stated in the advertisement: submit at least two days before 14 October 2026 so a portal error can be corrected. The notice does not mention a photo or signature size.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending a free-format CV when the advertisement says applications not in the prescribed format will be summarily rejected.
- Using one form for two RGCB advertisements. Each position needs its own form.
- A serving government employee applying directly, without proper channel.
- Treating Adv. 05/2026 (a different JRF, last date 09 October 2026) as this IARC-WHO seat. The project, HRA rate, and experience conditions are not the same.
ആർജിസിബി തിരുവനന്തപുരം ജൂനിയർ റിസർച്ച് ഫെലോ റിക്രൂട്ട്മെന്റ് 2026 – 1 തസ്തികയ്ക്ക് ഓൺലൈൻ അപേക്ഷ
BRIC-രാജീവ് ഗാന്ധി സെന്റർ ഫോർ ബയോടെക്നോളജി (RGCB), തിരുവനന്തപുരം, IARC-WHO പദ്ധതിയിൽ ഒരു ജൂനിയർ റിസർച്ച് ഫെലോ തസ്തികയ്ക്ക് അപേക്ഷ ക്ഷണിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു. പൂർത്തിയായ ഓൺലൈൻ അപേക്ഷയുടെ അവസാന തീയതി 14 ഒക്ടോബർ 2026 ആണ്. എഴുത്തുപരീക്ഷയില്ല. തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് യോഗ്യതാ ഷോർട്ട്ലിസ്റ്റിനും ഓൺലൈൻ അഭിമുഖത്തിനും ശേഷമാണ്.
ആർക്ക് അപേക്ഷിക്കാം?
ലൈഫ് സയൻസസിലെ ഏതെങ്കിലും ശാഖയിൽ ബിരുദാനന്തര ബിരുദം വേണം. CSIR-UGC NET, DBT-BET, GATE എന്നിവയിൽ ഒന്ന്, അല്ലെങ്കിൽ പരസ്യം “etc” എന്ന് പറയുന്ന യോഗ്യത, വേണം. കാൻസർ ജീനോമിക്സ് അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ബയോഇൻഫർമാറ്റിക്സിൽ പരിചയവും വേണം. പ്രായപരിധി 14 ഒക്ടോബർ 2026-ന് 28 വയസ്സാണ്. കേന്ദ്ര സർക്കാർ മാനദണ്ഡപ്രകാരം ഇളവ് ലഭിക്കും. വർഷങ്ങളുടെ എണ്ണം ഈ പരസ്യത്തിൽ അച്ചടിച്ചിട്ടില്ല.
എത്ര ശമ്പളം?
മാസം ₹37,000 ഉം 18% HRA യും. അച്ചടിച്ച കണക്ക് പ്രകാരം HRA ₹6,660 ആണ്. കാലാവധി ആദ്യം ഒരു വർഷം, അല്ലെങ്കിൽ പദ്ധതി അവസാനിക്കുന്നത് വരെ, ഏതാണ് മുമ്പ് വരുന്നത് അത്. പ്രകടന വിലയിരുത്തലിന് ശേഷം നീട്ടാം. ഇത് സ്ഥിരം നിയമനമല്ല. പദ്ധതി അവസാനിച്ചാൽ തസ്തികയും അവസാനിക്കും. RGCB-യിൽ ഭാവി തസ്തികയ്ക്ക് അവകാശം ഉണ്ടാകില്ല.
എങ്ങനെ അപേക്ഷിക്കാം?
rgcb.res.in/tempposition എന്ന ഫോമിൽ നിശ്ചിത മാതൃകയിൽ സമർപ്പിക്കുക. മറ്റൊരു RGCB പരസ്യത്തിനും അപേക്ഷിക്കുകയാണെങ്കിൽ പ്രത്യേക ഫോം വേണം. സർക്കാർ സ്ഥാപനത്തിൽ ജോലി ചെയ്യുന്നവർ proper channel വഴി അയക്കണം. ഫീസ് ഈ പരസ്യത്തിൽ അച്ചടിച്ചിട്ടില്ല. വിശദമായി rgcb.res.in/adv-2026-13 കാണുക.
How Are Candidates Selected?
Adv. 13/2026 does not mention a written test. No interview stage is missing here: the selection interview is online, and only shortlisted applicants are called.
- Online application in the prescribed format by 14 October 2026.
- Shortlist based on the eligibility criteria printed in the advertisement.
- Online selection interview.
- Final selection on qualifications and performance in that interview.
The advertisement does not print interview marks, a syllabus, or a tie-break rule. Ties will be resolved as per the procedure prescribed in the notification. It also does not say that the interview alone is the basis for appointment. Selection does not entitle the candidate to any future position at RGCB, permanent or otherwise.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
This seat is a project fellowship in one cancer-epidemiology laboratory, not an institute-wide entrance. The closest open alternative on the same careers page is Adv. 05/2026, also one Junior Research Fellow, under a CSIR-ASPIRE preclinical beta-hCG project, with ₹37,000 plus 16% HRA and a last date of 09 October 2026. That notice also asks for NET/GATE and two years in molecular biology, cloning, transfection and animal cell culture. This IARC-WHO notice asks for cancer genomics or bioinformatics experience and prints 18% HRA.
Best fit: a Life Sciences postgraduate who already holds CSIR-UGC NET, DBT-BET or GATE, and who has worked on cancer genomics or bioinformatics and wants a one-year HPV-vaccine project seat in Thiruvananthapuram.
Skip this one if you need a regular BRIC-RGCB scientist post, or you cannot show the named national test. The rolling faculty advertisement on the same site is a different process.
Practical tip: If you meet both Adv. 13/2026 and Adv. 05/2026, submit two forms. One form does not cover both project titles, and the earlier advertisement closes on 09 October 2026.
Related: Kerala government and research openings.
What Documents Are Required?
Adv. 13/2026 does not print a document list. It says applications that are not in the prescribed format will be summarily rejected. Use the fields on the temporary positions form.
Suggested, not stated in the advertisement: keep the postgraduate certificate, the NET/DBT-BET/GATE scorecard, and a short experience note on cancer genomics or bioinformatics ready, because shortlisting is based on eligibility. Do not treat that list as an official annexure.
What Happens After Selection?
- Shortlisted candidates are called for the online selection interview. The advertisement does not print the call date.
- Selection is made on qualifications and interview performance.
- The engagement is initially for one year, or until the project ends, whichever is earlier.
- Extension is possible only after a performance evaluation. The notice does not specify the review month.
- The position is co-terminus with the project. Selection does not create a claim to any future RGCB post.
Joining city is the RGCB laboratory in Thiruvananthapuram. No transfer clause is printed. No bond amount is printed.
Contact & Helpline
Adv. 13/2026 does not print a recruitment helpline or email. Do not use a general institute inbox as if it were the recruitment cell for this advertisement.
Updates and the prescribed form are on the RGCB careers page and the Adv. 13/2026 page.
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official advertisement. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – RGCB Junior Research Fellow 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | Read RGCB Adv. 13/2026 Junior Research Fellow notice |
| Apply online | Submit the RGCB temporary position form by 14 October 2026 |
| Careers list | Check the RGCB jobs page for this advertisement and any corrigendum |
No separate PDF is linked on the advertisement page. Use the page itself as the notice.
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FAQs – Junior Research Fellow 2026
What is the last date to apply for RGCB Junior Research Fellow 2026?
14 October 2026. That is the last date for receiving completed applications under Adv. 13/2026. No extension is printed on the advertisement. The application start date is also not printed.
What is the age limit for RGCB Junior Research Fellow?
28 years as of 14 October 2026. Relaxation is as per Government of India norms. The advertisement does not mention the extra years. Age is calculated as on 14 October 2026.
Is there an exam for RGCB Junior Research Fellow, or is it interview-based?
No written exam is mentioned. Applicants are shortlisted on eligibility, then called for an online selection interview. Final selection uses qualifications and interview performance. Interview marks are not printed.
What is the salary of RGCB Junior Research Fellow?
₹37,000 per month plus 18% HRA, as printed in Adv. 13/2026. The HRA on that basic emolument is ₹6,660, so the printed monthly total is ₹43,660 before any deductions the engagement order may apply. It is a project emolument, not a pay-matrix salary.
Can final-year students apply for RGCB 2026?
The advertisement does not say. It asks for a postgraduate degree and a qualifying test such as CSIR-UGC NET, DBT-BET or GATE. Candidates awaiting the essential degree should not assume eligibility. The degree and the test result need to be in hand for the shortlist.
Is RGCB Junior Research Fellow a permanent government job?
No. This is a research fellowship tied to the IARC-WHO project, initially for one year or until the project ends, whichever is earlier. The advertisement says selection will not entitle the candidate to any future position at RGCB, permanent or otherwise.
Can candidates from other states apply for RGCB recruitment?
The advertisement does not print a Kerala domicile condition. It also does not print an Indian citizenship line on this page. Anyone who meets the degree, test, experience, and age conditions can use the online form. Posting is at Thiruvananthapuram.
Where will I be posted if I get selected for RGCB Junior Research Fellow?
At BRIC-RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram, in the laboratory of Dr Devasena Anantharaman, Scientist F. No other station and no transfer liability are printed for this seat.
What should I know before applying?
The honest downside is the end date. The seat is co-terminus with the IARC-WHO project, starts for one year or until the project ends, whichever is earlier, and creates no claim to a later RGCB post. An extension requires a performance evaluation. The advertisement does not promise absorption.
What happens if I miss the last date for RGCB?
The form must be completed by 14 October 2026. The advertisement does not print a late-fee window or a second chance. A candidate who also wants Adv. 05/2026 must still meet that advertisement’s own date, 09 October 2026, with a separate form.
Before You Apply: Quick Self-Check
- You are within 28 years as on 14 October 2026, or you can claim a Government of India relaxation the advertisement allows but does not tabulate.
- You hold a postgraduate degree in a Life Sciences branch and a test the notice (CSIR-UGC NET, DBT-BET, GATE etc).
- You can describe experience in cancer genomics or bioinformatics.
- You are applying in the prescribed online format and through the proper channel if you are in a government firm.
- You are comfortable with a project fellowship at Thiruvananthapuram that ends with the project and does not lead to a regular RGCB post.
📄 Primary source: RGCB Advertisement No. Adv. 13/2026, dated 01 October 2026. Recruitment facts above are drawn from that advertisement page. The HRA rupee figure is calculated from the printed ₹37,000 and 18% rate. Practical tips are labelled where they appear. No separate PDF is linked on the page.
