BRIC Institute of Life Sciences (BRIC ILS), Bhubaneswar, invites online applications for 17 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions on a contractual basis leading to PhD registration under advertisement 38/2026. Eligible applicants must have M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or a 4-year graduate degree in life sciences/allied subjects with at least 55% and hold a valid national competitive fellowship for five years. Application fee is Rs. 500 (exemptions for SC, ST, PWD). Selection involves screening, an online interview, and an offline final interview in Bhubaneswar. Last date: 09-11-2026.
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Vacancy Details
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Genome Instability and Fungal Pathogenesis: 1 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects with at least 55% and a valid national competitive fellowship for five years. - Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Development of thermostable proteins: 1 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects with at least 55% and a valid national competitive fellowship for five years. - Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Molecular Determinants of Arbovirus Pathogenesis and Replication: 2 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects with at least 55% and a valid national competitive fellowship for five years. - Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Extracellular Vesicles as Biomaterials: 1 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects with at least 55% and a valid national competitive fellowship for five years. - Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Role of non-coding RNAs in plant pathogen interaction: 1 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects with at least 55% and a valid national competitive fellowship for five years. - Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Human / Medical Genetics: 2 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects with at least 55% and a valid national competitive fellowship for five years. - Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Epigenetics of AML & Multi-omics approach to understand relapse biology in AML: 2 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects with at least 55% and a valid national competitive fellowship for five years. - Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Abiotic stress response in mung bean: 1 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects with at least 55% and a valid national competitive fellowship for five years. - Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Multi-omics to identify prognosis markers in Systemic Lupus Erythemosus and Tuberculosis: 2 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects with at least 55% and a valid national competitive fellowship for five years. - Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Bacterial Division and Antimicrobial Resistance: 1 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects with at least 55% and a valid national competitive fellowship for five years. - Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Plasmodium Biology – Host-parasite interactions, vector transmission and disease pathogenesis: 3 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects with at least 55% and a valid national competitive fellowship for five years.
Qualification Requirements
Candidates should have an M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or a 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Chemistry, Microbiology) with at least 55% marks. Candidates awaiting final results may apply but must produce final mark sheet before joining. Applicants must hold a valid nationally competitive fellowship for PhD studies (e.g., CSIR/UGC-JRF, DBT-JRF, UGC-RGNF, ICMR-JRF) valid for five years; provisional/fallback documentation (admit card, result page) is acceptable at application time.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Application Fees
- All Others: ₹500
- SC: ₹0
- ST: ₹0
- PWD: ₹0
Selection Process
- Screening: Applications are shortlisted based on the advertisement criteria and any additional cut-offs if many applicants apply.
- First Round (Online): Shortlisted candidates take an online first round interview.
- Final Round (Offline): Candidates shortlisted from the first round are called for an offline final interview at BRIC-ILS, Bhubaneswar; candidates meet PIs and state lab preferences.
How to Apply
- Visit the official institute website at www.ils.res.in.
- Access the online application link provided on the website under advertisement number 38/2026.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500 online through the payment link in the application form (except SC, ST, PWD).
- Upload required documents, including fellowship proof (admit card, result page, or certificate).
- Submit the completed application online on or before 9 November 2026.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Last date for receiving applications:
- Display of shortlisted candidates and instructions:
- Date of first round of interview (Online) – Day 1:
- Date of first round of interview (Online) – Day 2:
- Display of results of 1st round:
- Date of final round of interview (Offline) – Day 1:
- Date of final round of interview (Offline) – Day 2:
- Date of final round of interview (Offline) – Day 3:
- Declaration of final results:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility and qualification criteria for these JRF positions?
Candidates must have M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or a 4-year graduate program or equivalent in Life Sciences and allied subjects with at least 55% marks. Applicants must also hold a valid national competitive fellowship for PhD studies valid for five years.
How do I apply for the BRIC ILS JRF positions?
Apply online via the institute website (www.ils.res.in) using the application link under advertisement number 38/2026. Fill the online form, upload required documents including fellowship proof, pay the fee if applicable, and submit before the deadline.
What is the last date to apply for these positions?
The last date for receiving applications is 09-11-2026.
What is the selection process for these JRF posts?
Selection consists of a screening of applications, an online first round interview, and a final offline interview at BRIC-ILS, Bhubaneswar for shortlisted candidates.
What is the salary or pay scale for the Junior Research Fellow positions?
Pay / Fellowship will be as per the guidelines of the funding agencies (DST, DBT, CSIR, UGC, ICMR) and fellowship/emoluments are provided according to funding agency rules.
