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Vacancy Details
- Technical Officer: 2 vacancies
Qualification: First Class B.E./B.Tech in Biotechnology/Biomedical/Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication OR First Class M.Sc in Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Physics/Chemistry; minimum two years documented relevant work experience in Central/State Government research institutions/PSU/Autonomous Bodies/Universities.- UR: 2
- Technical Assistant Group II: 3 vacancies
Qualification: First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Science; minimum one year documented relevant work experience in Central/State Government research institutions/PSU/Autonomous Bodies/Universities.- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- EWS: 1
- Technical Assistant Group I: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Plus Two / Higher Secondary / VHSE or equivalent with First Class; minimum one year documented relevant work experience in Central/State Government research institutions/PSU/Autonomous Bodies/Universities.- UR: 2
- OBC: 1
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 35 years
Application Fees
- All Categories: ₹0
Selection Process
- Institutional screening: An Institutional Screening Committee checks every application against the minimum qualifications; applications not meeting them are rejected without further correspondence.
- Tier I – Objective Test: A 100-question multiple-choice objective test (2 marks per correct answer, -0.5 for wrong) covering General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English; duration 90 minutes.
- Tier II – Descriptive Test: A pen-and-paper descriptive test of 100 marks, 10 questions with candidates to answer any 5 (only the first 5 attempted are marked); duration 90 minutes; syllabus includes academic subjects and job description topics.
- Tier III – Practical Skills Test: A qualifying pass/fail practical skills test based on the job description; candidates are shortlisted for this based on combined Tier I and Tier II scores.
- Final merit and result: Final merit ranks candidates who passed Tier III by their total Tier I and Tier II score; results published on the Institute website and successful candidates are informed by email.
How to Apply
- Open the Apply Online link on the RGCB positions page: https://rgcb.res.in/positions/.
- Fill in the online application form and follow the portal’s instructions.
- Upload documents supporting educational qualifications and documented work experience; incomplete or illegible uploads are rejected.
- If applying for more than one post, submit a separate application for each post.
- Submit the form via the portal by 17.00 hrs on 14 December 2026; applications sent in any other way are rejected.
- If working in Central/State Government body, PSU or Central Autonomous Body, apply online and send hard copy through proper channel or bring NOC to the selection if shortlisted.
- Technical support: For technical problems with the portal, write to the technical issues email as shown on the page.
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Important Dates
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- Last date for online application:
- Date for counting age, qualification and experience:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational and experience requirements for the Technical Officer post?
The Technical Officer requires a First Class B.E. or B.Tech in Biotechnology/Biomedical/Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication OR a First Class M.Sc in Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Physics/Chemistry, plus a minimum of two years documented relevant work experience in Central/State Government research institutions/PSU/Autonomous Bodies/Universities.
How do I apply for these RGCB posts?
You must apply only via the online portal on the RGCB positions page (https://rgcb.res.in/positions/). Fill the online form, upload supporting documents, and submit by 17.00 hrs on 14 December 2026; incomplete or illegible uploads will be rejected.
What is the last date to apply for these vacancies?
The last date for online application is 14 December 2026; the portal closes at 17.00 hrs on that date.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection starts with institutional screening of applications, followed by a three-tier examination held only in Thiruvananthapuram: Tier I objective test, Tier II descriptive test, and Tier III practical skills test; final merit is based on combined Tier I and Tier II scores for candidates who pass Tier III.
What is the pay scale for the advertised posts?
The posts are in Pay Level 2 to Pay Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with specific posts at Pay Level 7 (Technical Officer), Pay Level 5 (Technical Assistant Group II) and Pay Level 2 (Technical Assistant Group I).
