NBRC Research Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

BRIC-National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) has one Research Associate-I position open under a DBT funded project on autism. Candidates need a Ph.D. in Science or Engineering, or an M.D./M.S. degree in any area of medicine, plus at least one first-author publication from their PhD work. The fellowship is Rs. 58,000 + HRA per month. Hard copies of the application must reach NBRC by 22 November 2026.

NBRC Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Overview

About NBRC

National Brain Research Centre is a Deemed University at Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana. This position belongs to the DBT funded project “Role of Pax6(+) cortical progenitors in the etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder”. The Project Investigator is Dr. Dhananjay Huilgol of BRIC-NBRC.

NBRC Research Associate-I Vacancy Details 2026

No other allowances are applicable.

NBRC Research Associate-I Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

Maximum 40 years, counted as on the last date of receipt of application.

Essential Qualification

• Ph.D. in Science or Engineering, or an M.D./M.S. degree in any area of medicine
• Research interests in Development and Neuroscience
• A good academic record with at least one first-author publication arising from PhD work

Desirable Experience

• Preferred: cell culture, primary culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology including CRISPR- or shRNA-mediated gene manipulation
• A valuable addition: animal handling, confocal microscopy, and lentivirus or Adeno Associated Virus-mediated genetic manipulation

See the official notification (PDF) for the full eligibility wording for this post.

Application Fee

The application fee is Rs. 200. It can be paid in either of these ways:

• Demand Draft in favor of “Director, NBRC, Manesar”
• Online or via UPI to the “National Brain Research Centre” account

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. A duly constituted Screening Committee shortlists the applications, and its decision is final.
2. Only shortlisted candidates are called for an interview.

Meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not give a candidate any right to an interview call. The Centre will not entertain correspondence on shortlisting, and interim enquiries will not be attended to. No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview.

Service Conditions

• The tenure is one year, renewable for two more years upon successful review of performance.
• The post is co-terminus with the project.
• The job contract is regulated by the terms of the project and the prevailing rules and procedure followed at NBRC.
• Accommodation may be provided as per the rules of NBRC, subject to availability.

How to Apply for NBRC Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026

1. Download the official notification (PDF). The application form is on its second and third pages.
2. Fill in the form, writing items 1 to 4 in capital letters, and paste a recent, signed passport size photograph.
3. Pay the application fee and attach the documents listed below.
4. Sign the declaration. Incorrect or misleading information makes your candidature liable to cancellation by NBRC at any time.
5. Mark the envelope “Application for Research Associate-I (Project)”.
6. Send the hard copies by post to the address below.

The notice prints the same addressee with two versions of the address:

• Advertisement page: The Administrative Officer (Academics), National Brain Research Centre, Nainwal Mode, Gurugram-122052 (Haryana)
• Application form instructions: The Administrative Officer (Academics), National Brain Research Centre, NH-8, Manesar-122052, Distt Gurugram, Haryana

Documents to Send

• Duly filled in application form
• Detailed CV
• Self-attested copies of certificates of qualification and experience
• Attested category certificate for SC, ST or Physically challenged candidates

An application without self-attested certificates shall summarily stand rejected without any intimation. Incomplete applications are also summarily rejected without any reason being given.

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