National Institute of Biologicals (NIB), Noida (Uttar Pradesh), invites applications for 44 direct recruitment vacancies across scientific, technical and administrative posts including Scientist Grade-II, Scientist Grade-III (Veterinarian), Junior Scientist, Laboratory Technician, Administrative Assistant, Junior Hindi Translator and Assistant-II. Applications are submitted online (hard copy submission is also mandatory) with last online submission date 08-04-2026. Selection mainly involves a computer-based test with post-specific qualifying marks, shortlisting, and further skill tests or personal discussions. There is no application fee.
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Vacancy Details
- Scientist Grade-II: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Medical: MBBS with PG degree in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion/Pharmacology/Bacteriology/Serology/Hematology + 5 years experience. Non-Medical: Master’s (60% marks) in relevant biological disciplines + 7 years experience OR Ph.D. with 3 years experience.- UR: 2
- Scientist Grade-III (Veterinarian): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Essential: M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Medicine/Public Health/Microbiology/Pathology/Epidemiology. Experience: 2 years in veterinary practice and laboratory.- UR: 1
- Junior Scientist: 12 vacancies
Qualification: Essential: Master’s Degree in Microbiology/Biotech/Bioinformatics/Biochemistry/Pharmacology/Serology/Molecular Biology/Physiology. Experience: 1 year in quality control/technical dossier review/research of biologicals.- UR: 3
- OBC: 5
- SC: 2
- EWS: 2
- PwD: 1
- Administrative Assistant: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Essential: Graduate in Arts/Commerce/Science (50% marks). Experience: 5 years in administration/stores/accounts in Govt./Autonomous organization.- UR: 1
- Junior Hindi Translator: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Essential: Master’s degree in Hindi/English (with the other as compulsory/elective at degree level) AND recognized diploma/certificate in translation OR 2 years translation experience in Govt. offices.- OBC: 1
- Laboratory Technician: 25 vacancies
Qualification: Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Biology (Zoology & Chemistry)/Microbiology/Biotech/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology AND DMLT; OR B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology. Experience: 1 year practical experience in medical lab/research institution.- UR: 10
- OBC: 7
- SC: 4
- ST: 2
- EWS: 2
- PwD: 1
- Assistant-II: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Essential: 12th Class pass (50% marks) in Arts/Commerce/Science. Skill: Typing speed of 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi on computer. Freshers can apply.- UR: 1
- EWS: 1
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications vary by post: Scientist Grade-II (Medical: MBBS with PG in relevant specialities + 5 years experience; Non-medical: Master’s (60% marks) in relevant biological sciences + 7 years experience or Ph.D. with 3 years experience). Scientist Grade-III (Veterinarian): M.V.Sc. in relevant fields + 2 years experience. Junior Scientist: Master’s in relevant disciplines + 1 year experience. Administrative Assistant: Graduate (Arts/Commerce/Science) with 5 years administration/stores/accounts experience. Junior Hindi Translator: Master’s in Hindi/English plus translation diploma or 2 years translation experience. Laboratory Technician: Bachelor’s in relevant biology fields with DMLT/B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology + 1 year practical experience. Assistant-II: 12th class (50%) with specified typing skill.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- All Categories: ₹0
Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination: Most posts require a computer-based objective MCQ examination (CBT). Some posts have specific papers (e.g., Junior Hindi Translator has Paper-I objective and Paper-II descriptive).
- Minimum Qualifying Marks and Negative Marking: Minimum qualifying marks vary by post (e.g., 60% for several posts; Junior Scientist/Lab Technician: GEN/EWS/OBC 50%, SC/ST 40%). Where stated, negative marking is 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Shortlisting for Next Stage: Shortlisting is done in specified ratios for some posts (e.g., 1:10 for Personal Discussion for Scientist posts; 1:5 for skill test for certain posts).
- Skill Test / Personal Discussion / Descriptive Paper: Shortlisted candidates may face skill tests (typing), personal discussion/interview or descriptive Paper-II (for Hindi Translator). Final merit for some posts uses only specific components (e.g., Translator final merit based on Paper-II).
- Final Selection and Weightage: Final selection weightages are given for some posts (e.g., Scientist posts: Screening Test 40%, Experience/Publications 30%, Personal Discussion 30%). Other posts use CBT merit list or specified criteria to prepare the final merit list.
How to Apply
- Visit the prescribed portal and complete registration using an email ID and password.
- Login and fill the online application form with personal, educational and experience details; select desired post (separate application per post).
- Upload required documents: photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience and category certificates (if applicable).
- Verify details and submit the online application by 08-04-2026; take a printout of the submitted application form.
- Attach self-attested copies of documents and send the hard copy by Speed Post/Registered Post to: Director, National Institute of Biologicals (NIB), A-32, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201309. General candidates: hard copy receipt by 14-04-2026 (up to 5:30 PM); North-East Region by 21-04-2026 (up to 5:30 PM).
- support: For assistance contact recruitment.nib@nib.gov.in or technical.support.nib@gmail.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the essential qualification requirements for Scientist Grade-II?
For Scientist Grade-II (Medical) candidates need MBBS with a PG degree in specified subjects and 5 years experience. Non-medical candidates need a Master’s (60% marks) in relevant subjects with 7 years experience or a Ph.D. with 3 years experience.
How do I apply for these NIB vacancies?
You must register and fill the online application on the prescribed portal, upload required documents and submit the online form by 08-04-2026. After online submission, print the application, attach self-attested documents and send the hard copy to the NIB Director at the given Noida address by the specified hard-copy deadline.
What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date for submission of the online application is 08-04-2026. Hard copy submission deadlines: 14-04-2026 for general candidates and 21-04-2026 for North-Eastern Region.
What is the selection process for most posts?
Most posts require a computer-based objective MCQ examination (CBT) with post-specific qualifying marks and, for some posts, negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer. Shortlisted candidates may then face skill tests, personal discussion/interview or descriptive papers depending on the post, with some posts having defined weightages for screening test, experience/publications and personal discussion.
Is there any application fee and what are the pay scales?
No application fee is to be paid for this recruitment drive. Pay scales vary by post: include Pay Matrix Level-12; Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 + NPA); Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400); Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400); and Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200).
