The Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad has invited applications for 2 posts of Field Worker and Senior Research Fellow (SRF). This recruitment is for the project “Mechanistic studies SUMOylation and Salmonella intracellular pathogenesis” on a contract basis. Candidates with a Graduate degree in any discipline can apply for the Field Worker post, while Senior Research Fellow requires a Post Graduate candidate selected through CSIR-UGC NET or GATE. Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs 18,000 to Rs 42,000 per month plus 27% HRA. Online applications must be submitted by 5 PM on 16 November 2026.
Key Information
| Details | Information |
| Organisation | Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad |
| Post Name | Field Worker and Senior Research Fellow |
| Total Posts | 2 |
| Advertisement No. | 42/Project/2026/HR |
| Project | Mechanistic studies SUMOylation and Salmonella intracellular pathogenesis |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. C.V. Srikanth, Professor |
| Job Location | Faridabad, Haryana |
| Salary | Field Worker: Rs 18,000 + 27% HRA per month; SRF: Rs 42,000 + 27% HRA per month |
| Type of Recruitment | Contract basis, duration 10 months |
| Mode of Application | Online (Google Form) |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 November 2026, till 5 PM |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Salary (per month) | Educational Qualification |
| Field Worker | 1 | Rs 18,000 + 27% HRA | Graduate Degree in any discipline |
| Senior Research Fellow | 1 | Rs 42,000 + 27% HRA | PG in Basic Science, or Graduate/PG in professional courses + CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or national-level exam |
| Total | 2 | — | — |
Eligibility
Eligibility for Field Worker
The candidate must hold a Graduate degree in any discipline. Candidates with research experience in handling biological specimens will be given preference. Experience gained during a research project or dissertation in gut inflammation, work related to Salmonella and experiments related to gut inflammation will also be considered desirable. Candidates with experience in microbial and molecular biology techniques, gene cloning, confocal microscopy and mass-spectrometry will also be given preference.
Eligibility for Senior Research Fellow
The candidate must hold a Post Graduate degree in Basic Science, or a Graduate/Post Graduate degree in a professional course — and must have been selected through one of the following: (a) a national eligibility test — CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE; or (b) national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies/institutions — such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc. The candidate must also have at least 2 years of research experience.
Desirable experience for the SRF post: work experience in post-translational modification (PTM), especially SUMOylation; experience in handling cell lines; experience in inflammation assays and gut inflammation; experience in molecular microbiology assays; and experience in molecular biology techniques, gene cloning, confocal microscopy and mass-spectrometry.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for the Field Worker post is 50 years. The official notification does not state any age limit for the Senior Research Fellow post — so please check the official notification for age-related information for SRF.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Last date for online application | 16 November 2026, till 5 PM |
| Online interview | 23 November 2026, from 10 AM |
| Shortlist information | Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email |
Application Fee
The official notification does not mention any application fee.
Selection Process
Candidates will first be shortlisted on the basis of their educational qualifications and experience given in the application. Shortlisted candidates will appear in an online interview from 10 AM on 23 November 2026, and they will be informed about it by email. There will be no written examination in this recruitment.
How to Apply? — Step by Step
Applications are to be submitted online only — offline applications will not be accepted. Separate Google Form links are given for the two posts, so fill the correct form for your post.
- First, read the official notification carefully from the link given below.
- Open the application form for your post — the Field Worker form for Field Worker, the SRF form for SRF.
- Fill in your correct details in the form and upload all the required certificates (degree certificate, experience certificate, NET/GATE certificate etc.).
- Submit the filled form before 5 PM on 16 November 2026 — do not wait for the last moment.
- If shortlisted, the interview details will reach you by email — keep checking your email regularly.
- For any query, you can email the Principal Investigator Dr. C.V. Srikanth at [email protected].
Important Links
| Details | Link |
| Official Notification (DOCX) | Download Official Notification |
| Field Worker — Apply Online | Field Worker Application Form |
| Senior Research Fellow — Apply Online | SRF Application Form |
| Official Website | RCB Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many posts are there in RCB Faridabad Field Worker and SRF Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 2 posts — 1 Field Worker and 1 Senior Research Fellow, under Advertisement No. 42/Project/2026/HR.
What is the salary of RCB Field Worker and SRF?
The Field Worker will get Rs 18,000 per month + 27% HRA and the Senior Research Fellow will get Rs 42,000 per month + 27% HRA.
Who can apply for RCB Field Worker?
Candidates with a Graduate degree in any discipline can apply for the Field Worker post. The maximum age limit is 50 years.
Who can apply for RCB SRF?
Candidates with a Post Graduate degree in Basic Science, or a Graduate/Post Graduate degree in a professional course — selected through CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or a national-level exam — and with at least 2 years of research experience can apply for the SRF post.
What is the last date for RCB Recruitment 2026?
Online applications must be submitted by 5 PM on 16 November 2026.
How will selection be done in RCB recruitment and when is the interview?
Selection will be through shortlisting followed by an online interview. The interview will be held from 10 AM on 23 November 2026, and shortlisted candidates will be informed about it by email.
Read the official notification before applying.
Last updated: 9 November 2026
Sources: Official notification: https://rcb.res.in/files/advertisement-files/advt._no._42_project_2026_hr.docx · Official website: https://www.rcb.res.in/
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