NCCS Recruitment 2026

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NCCS Recruitment 2026  | Pay Scale RS. 28,000 – RS. 67,000 | Latest Govt Jobs 2026

NCCS Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Organization NameNCCS Recruitment 2026
Job CategoryCN Government Jobs
Employment TypeContract Basis
Total Vacancies06
Job LocationPune
Date of Interview07.04.2026
Apply modeOffline

NCCS Recruitment 2026 Officially Released this Notification. Officials are inviting applications from the eligible and interested candidate. For More latest jobs follow our website. In this article we will see the Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Salary, Selection Process, How to Apply…etc

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Post Name and vacancies:

  1. Project Associate – I –  01 (One) Post
  2. Project Research Scientist (PRS) – II (Non-Medical) –  01 (One) Post
  3. Project Technical Support (PTS) – III –  01 (One) Post
  4. Project Associate – I –  01 (One) Post
  5. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) –  01 (One) Post
  6. Project Technical Support (PTS) – III – 01 (One) Post

Educational Qualification

  1. Project Associate – I – 
    • Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural  Sciences / MVSc or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent. 
    • Desirable Experience: Experience in model system biology (Fly, Worm etc…) or some background in computation, programming, or bioinformatics.
  2. Project Research Scientist (PRS) – II (Non-Medical) – 
    • Essential Qualification: Post Graduate Degree*, including the integrated PG degrees, with three years post qualification Experience. *(Microbiology / Life Sciences /Biotechnology / Biomedical Science/Biochemistry/Plant Biology/Animal Biology) OR PhD in any branch of Life Sciences.
    • Desirable Experience: 1.Excellent skills in genetics, molecular biology and protein biochemistry. 2.Experience in tissue culture, gene-editing and advanced microscopy is advantageous. 3.Track record of high-quality research in the form of peer reviewed publications, competitive fellowships etc. 4. Prior postdoctoral research experience in reputed research laboratories is desirable.
  3. Project Technical Support – III – 
    • Essential Qualification:  Three Years Graduate degree* in relevant subject / field + three Years post qualification experience *(Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Biomedical Science) OR PG in relevant subject/field* *(Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Biomedical Science) Note: As per the project requirement, the candidates holding degrees other than in the above fields will not be considered for the said project. 
    • Desirable Experience: Experience in handling mammalian cell culture, PCR, cloning, expression and purification of recombinant proteins, western blot, immunofluorescence, cellbased assays etc.
  4. Project Associate – I – 
    • Essential Qualification: Four years Graduate in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/Post Graduate in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/BVSc. /B. Pharm or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from an accredited university or equivalent. 
    • Desirable Experience: Experience in molecular biology, ELISA, mice handling and all culture is required. Animal handling is desirable, not essential.
  5. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – 
    • Essential Qualification:  Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science or Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following: A. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIRUGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and/or GATE. B. The selection process through National Level Exam conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, NISER etc. 
    • Desirable Experience: andidates should have some experience with the following techniques: 1. Cell culture handling and subcellular fractionation of organelles. 2. Protein purification using Affinity & gel-exclusion chromatography. 3. In-vivo and In-vitro protein–protein interaction and western blotting. 4. Gene cloning and RT-PCR.
  6. Project Technical Support – III – 
    • Essential Qualification: Three years Graduate degree* in relevant subject / field + Three years post qualification experience *(Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Biomedical Science) OR PG in relevant subject/field* *(Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Biomedical Science) Note: As per the project requirement, the candidates holding degrees other than in the above fields will not be considered for the said project. 
    • Desirable Experience: 1. Experience in handling mammalian cell culture, western blot, immunofluorescence, protein biochemistry and cell-based assays. 2. Experience in Mass spectrometry-based proteomic data analysis and proteomic-based sample preparation. 3. Work experience in Drosophila model system would be preferred.

Age Limit

  1. Project Associate (PA) – I – Not more than 35 years
  2. Project Research Scientist – II (Non-Medical) – Not more than 40 years
  3. Project Technical Support – III – Not more than 35 years
  4. Project Associate – I – Not more than 50 years
  5. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Not more than 28 years
  6. Project Technical Support – III – Not more than 35 years

Relaxation of Upper age limit: 

  • For Women/SC/ST/PH Applicants: +5 years
  • For OBC Applicants: +3 years 

Pay Scale Details

  1. Project Associate – I – Rs. 31,000/- + HRA
  2. Project Research Scientist – II (Non-Medical) – Rs. 67,000/- + HRA
  3. Project Technical Support – III – Rs. 28,000/- + HRA
  4. Project Associate – I – Rs. 37,000/- + HRA
  5. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Rs. 31,000/- + HRA
  6. Project Technical Support – III – Rs. 28,000/- + HRA

Selection Process for NCCS Recruitment 2026

  • Walk in Interview

PREPARATION TIPS FOR INTERVIEW :

1. What NCCS Interviewers Actually Look For

At places like National Centre for Cell Science, interviewers mainly check:

  • Concept clarity (not mugging)
  • Practical lab exposure
  • Ability to think scientifically
  • How well you explain your project

👉 It’s more like a research discussion than a formal interview

2. Prepare Your Project (MOST IMPORTANT)

You will almost certainly be asked about your project.

Prepare these 5 points clearly:

  • Objective (Why did you do it?)
  • Methodology (What techniques used?)
  • Results (What did you find?)
  • Challenges (Problems faced)
  • Conclusion (What you learned)

💡 Golden Tip:

Prepare a 2-minute explanation + detailed version

3. Be Strong in Lab Techniques

If you mention a technique, expect deep questions.

Example:

If you say PCR:

  • Principle of PCR
  • Steps (denaturation, annealing, extension)
  • Applications
  • Troubleshooting (very important)

👉 Same for:

  • ELISA
  • Western blot
  • Cell culture
  • Microscopy

⚠️ Never mention a technique you don’t understand fully.

4. Core Subject Questions

Expect simple but deep questions like:

  • What is apoptosis vs necrosis?
  • Structure of DNA?
  • What is gene expression?
  • Basics of immunology

👉 They test clarity, not complexity

5. Scenario-Based Questions (Important)

They may ask:

  • “Your experiment failed, what will you do?”
  • “How will you design an experiment for X?”

Strategy:

Use this structure:

  1. Understand problem
  2. Hypothesis
  3. Method
  4. Expected result

6. Common HR-Type Questions

Prepare for:

  • Why do you want to join NCCS?
  • Future plans (PhD etc.)
  • Strengths & weaknesses

👉 Keep answers:

  • Honest
  • Short
  • Research-oriented

7. Smart Answering Strategy

During interview:

✅ Do:

  • Think before answering
  • Speak clearly and slowly
  • Use diagrams if needed

❌ Don’t:

  • Guess randomly
  • Panic if you don’t know

👉 Best response if stuck:

“I’m not completely sure, but I think…”
or
“I haven’t worked on that yet, but I would approach it like…”

8. CV Strategy (Very Important)

Your CV drives the interview.

Make sure it includes:

  • Techniques you KNOW
  • Projects
  • Internships

👉 Every line in your CV = potential question

9. 3-Day Crash Plan (If Interview Soon)

Day 1:

  • Project + techniques
  • Core subjects basics

Day 2:

  • Practice answering questions
  • Mock interview

Day 3:

  • Revise notes
  • Relax + confidence

10. Final Winning Strategy

To stand out:

  • Explain concepts in simple language
  • Show curiosity (ask 1–2 questions)
  • Connect theory with practical work

Final Insight

Most candidates fail because:

  • They don’t know their own project deeply
  • They mention skills they can’t explain

👉 If you fix these two, you’re already ahead.

How to Apply for NCCS Recruitment 2026?

The candidates fulfilling the requirements as per the essential qualifications and appearing for the Walk-In-Interview must report at 09.30 am sharp on the interview day at the address given below.

Address: National Centre for Cell  Science, NCCS Complex, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind Road Pune – 411007, Maharashtra State, India.

NCCS Recruitment 2026 – Official Apply Link

Official Notification Link
Application formDownload

Important Dates

Date of Interview: 07.04.2026 at 09.30 am

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