NII Recruitment 2026: Project Scientist I/II Notification, Eligibility, Salary

NII Recruitment 2026: Project Scientist I/II Notification, Eligibility, Salary

NII Recruitment 2026: Project Scientist I/II Notification Overview

The National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi, has released an official notification for the recruitment of 2 Project Scientist I/II Posts. This is a Direct Recruitment process based on qualifications and an interview. Candidates with a PhD or Master's Degree in Engineering/Technology and relevant R&D experience are encouraged to apply. The application mode is via Email before the deadline of 25-02-2026.

Key Highlights

Post & Vacancy Breakdown

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Option A: PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Biophysics, or closely related interdisciplinary area involving computation in Life Sciences.
• Option B: Master's Degree in Engineering and Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
• Experience Requirement: Candidates applying for both Project Scientist-I and II must have at least 3 years of experience in Research and Development (R&D) in Industrial/Academic Institutions or Science & Technology organizations.

2. Age Limit

The notification does not specify a fixed maximum age limit. Candidates should refer to the official PDF notification for detailed age criteria. There is no specific "Age as on" date mentioned in the text provided.

3. Application Fee

Selection Process

The selection for NII Project Scientist posts is a merit-based process involving the following stages:

1. Submission of Application: Send via Email.
2. Shortlisting: Based on qualifications and experience.
3. Online Walk-in Interview: Scheduled for 27-02-2026.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

Candidates must send their application via email to the official address mentioned in the notification PDF. Follow these steps:

1. Prepare Application: Create a bio-data containing personal details, educational qualifications, and experience details.
2. Attach Documents: Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
3. Email Subject Line: Clearly mention the post applied for (e.g., "Application for Project Scientist-I") in the subject line of the email.
4. Send Email: Send the complete application to the official email address provided in the notification PDF.
5. Deadline: Ensure the email is sent before 25-02-2026.
6. Reference: Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Application Submission: 25-02-2026
• Date of Walk-in-Interview (Online Mode): 27-02-2026

Important Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Visit Official Website