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Vacancy Details
- Scientist Grade-II: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Medical: MBBS with PG in relevant subjects + 5 years experience; Non-medical: Master’s (60%) in relevant subjects + 7 years experience OR Ph.D. with 3 years experience.- UR: 2
- Scientist Grade-III (Veterinarian): 1 vacancies
Qualification: M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Medicine/Public Health/Microbiology/Pathology/Epidemiology with 2 years experience.- UR: 1
- Junior Scientist: 12 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Microbiology/Biotech/Bioinformatics/Biochemistry/Pharmacology/Serology/Molecular Biology/Physiology with 1 year experience in quality control/technical dossier review/research.- UR: 3
- OBC: 5
- SC: 2
- EWS: 2
- Administrative Assistant: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate in Arts/Commerce/Science with 50% marks and 5 years experience in Administration/Stores/Accounts in Govt./Autonomous organization.- UR: 1
- Junior Hindi Translator: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Hindi/English (other as compulsory/elective at degree level) plus recognized diploma/certificate in translation OR 2 years translation experience in Govt. offices.- OBC: 1
- Laboratory Technician: 25 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Biology (Zoology & Chemistry)/Microbiology/Biotech/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology AND DMLT; OR B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology, with 1 year practical experience.- UR: 10
- OBC: 7
- SC: 4
- ST: 2
- EWS: 2
- Assistant-II: 2 vacancies
Qualification: 12th Class pass (50% marks) in Arts/Commerce/Science with typing skill: 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi. Freshers can apply.- UR: 1
- EWS: 1
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 27 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- All Categories: ₹0
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Most posts require a computer-based objective MCQ screening test (CBT). Some posts have negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer as specified.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: Minimum qualifying marks vary by post: e.g., Scientist posts require 60%; Junior Scientist/Lab Technician have 50% for GEN/EWS/OBC and 40% for SC/ST; some papers require minimum marks in Paper-I to qualify for Paper-II.
- Shortlisting for Skill Test/Personal Discussion: Shortlisting ratios apply for certain posts: Scientist posts are shortlisted 1:10 for Personal Discussion; Administrative/Assistant posts shortlisted 1:5 for Skill Test.
- Skill Test or Paper-II / Personal Discussion: Shortlisted candidates may undergo Skill Tests (for administrative/assistant posts) or Personal Discussion (for senior scientific posts). Junior Hindi Translator has Paper-II descriptive evaluation; final merit for translator is based on Paper-II.
- Final Merit and Weightage: Final selection weightage for Scientist posts: Screening Test 40%, Experience/Publications 30%, Personal Discussion 30%. For other posts final merit is generally based on CBT performance or specified subsequent tests.
How to Apply
- Register on the prescribed portal using Email ID and create a password.
- Login and enter personal details, educational qualifications and experience; select the desired post (submit separate application for each post if applicable).
- Upload photo, signature, educational and experience certificates, and category certificate if applicable.
- Verify details and submit online application by 08-04-2026; take printout of submitted form.
- Attach self-attested copies of all documents and send hard copy via Speed Post/Registered Post to: Director, National Institute of Biologicals (NIB), A-32, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201309. General hard-copy receipt by 14-04-2026 (up to 5:30 PM); North-East region by 21-04-2026 (up to 5:30 PM).
- Envelope must be superscribed with Name of Post Applied for; retain a print copy for future use.
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Important Dates
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- Last date for submission of online application:
- Last date for submission of hard copy of application (General Candidates):
- Last date for submission of hard copy of application (North-Eastern Region):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the basic eligibility and qualification requirements?
Eligibility varies by post. Examples: Scientist Grade-II requires MBBS with PG in relevant subject plus experience or a relevant Master’s/Ph.D. with prescribed experience; Junior Scientist requires a Master’s in life-science subjects with 1 year experience; Assistant-II requires 12th pass with specified typing speed.
How do I apply for these NIB vacancies?
Apply online via the prescribed portal by registering with an email ID, filling the application form, uploading required documents, submitting online by 08-04-2026, then print the form and send a hard copy with self-attested documents to the Director, NIB at the given address by the hard-copy deadlines.
What is the last date to submit the online application and hard copy?
The last date to submit the online application is 08-04-2026. The last date to receive the hard copy for general candidates is 14-04-2026 (up to 5:30 PM) and for North-Eastern Region candidates is 21-04-2026 (up to 5:30 PM).
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is primarily through a Computer Based Test (CBT). Some posts include negative marking and minimum qualifying marks; shortlisted candidates may face skill tests, descriptive paper(s) or personal discussion depending on the post. Final weightages are given for scientist posts (screening test 40%, experience/publications 30%, personal discussion 30%).
What are the pay scales or salary details for these posts?
Pay scales vary by post and range from Pay Matrix Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) up to Pay Matrix Level-12. Specific examples: Scientist Grade-II is Pay Matrix Level-12; Scientist Grade-III Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 + NPA); Junior Scientist Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400); most technical/administrative posts at Level-6 or Level-2.
