RGCB Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026: IARC-India HPV Project, Thiruvananthapuram (Adv. 13/2026)

BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) advertised one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post under Adv. 13/2026, dated 1 October 2026. It is a temporary, project-based position for the IARC-WHO HPV vaccination study at RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram. It is not a permanent job and not an apprenticeship. As of 16 October 2026, the notice's last date for applications, 14 October 2026, has passed.

RGCB JRF Adv. 13/2026 at a glance

Who could apply

Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in any branch of life sciences.
• A qualification such as CSIR-UGC NET, DBT-BET or GATE. The notice says "etc." and does not list the other accepted tests.
• Familiarity with research practices and methods, plus good knowledge and experience in one or more areas such as cancer genomics and bioinformatics.
• Indian citizenship.

Age

The notice gives the age as 28 years as on 14 October 2026, with relaxation as per Government of India norms. It does not spell out category-wise relaxation, so check the notice itself for your case.

Pay, duration and nature of the post

The fellowship was offered initially for one year or until the project ends, whichever is earlier. It can be extended based on performance evaluation. The notice says selection does not entitle the candidate to any future position at RGCB, permanent or otherwise, and that the post ends with the project. Treat it as a research-training role rather than a regular government job.

Selection process and how to apply

1. Applications had to be submitted online. RGCB's notice links to its temporary-position application page: https://rgcb.res.in/tempposition/.
2. Candidates working in government organisations were asked to send applications through proper channel.
3. A candidate applying for different positions must submit a separate form for each.
4. Applicants are shortlisted for an online selection interview on eligibility criteria. Final selection depends on qualifications and interview performance.

The notice warns that applications not in the prescribed format will be rejected.

Status and what is not stated

The application window closed on 14 October 2026. The RGCB page, last updated 15 October 2026, does not mention an extension, an interview date or a result. The notice does not state an application fee, a reservation breakdown or a shortlist date. Do not assume any of these. RGCB lists these contacts for queries: info@rgcb.res.in and +91-471-2529400.

What aspirants can take from this

Project-based JRF posts like this one usually reward a qualifying test score together with hands-on research skills. Here the stated skill areas are cancer genomics and bioinformatics. Keep your NET, BET or GATE scorecard and a short research summary ready, and watch RGCB's careers page for new advertisements. It currently lists other project posts, such as Project Technical Support - III and Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical), each under its own advertisement.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a permanent job?

No. It is a temporary project position that ends with the project.

How many vacancies were advertised?

One Junior Research Fellow position.

Can I still apply?

The notice's last date was 14 October 2026, which has passed. RGCB's page shows no extension.