Notification No.0726/A for various project position(s) on temporary basis

Applications are invited from the eligible Indian National for temporary position(s) on contractual basis as indicated here under. Candidates who fulfill the criteria should apply online at www.ccmb.res.in. For any technical problem while submitting the online application, may contact proj-rectt@ccmb.res.in.

Posts advertised: • Project Research Scientist- II (Non-Medical) (1 vacancies)

From the notification: सीएसआईआर-कोशिकीय एवं आणशवक जीवशवज्ञान कें द्र उप्पल रोड, हब्सिगुड़ा, हैदराबाद 500007 तेलंगाणा CSIR-CENTRE FOR CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Uppal Road, Habsiguda, Hyderabd 500 007 Telangana Notification Number: 0726/A Date: 03.07.2026 Applications are invited from the eligible Indian National for temporary position(s) on contractual basis as indicated hereunder. Candidates who fulfill the criteria should apply online at www.ccmb.res.in. For any technical problem while submitting the online application, may contact proj-rectt@ccmb.res.in. Last date to submit application through online: 13 July 2026 I) Name of Post: Project Research Scientist- II (Non-Medical) Total Number of positions: 01 Upper Age limit (years): 40 Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 67,000/- + 30 % HRA Post Code/ No. of 010726A - 01 Position – Molecular Biology/ NGS/ Bioinformatics Positions/ Area GAP000690 Project Code/ Title Implementation of Wastewater Surveillance for Multi-pathogens across India PhD in life sciences (Molecular biology/Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Essential Qualification Microbiology/ Virology/ any other relevant subjects) a) >1 year experience in various NGS library preparation techniques such as metagenomics, whole genomes, transcriptomes b) >1 year experience in analysis of high throughput genomic data such as Next Generation Sequencing based data Good programming Desirable / Job knowledge with proficiency in at least one language such as C, C++, R, description Python, JS, or Perl, as demonstrated by publications or github profile or other code repositories Should be well versed with Linux/bash/command line interface, and have the ability to create and modify custom pipelines for data analysis. Experience with analysis of wastewater metagenomic data will be considered favourably. Name of the PI Dr. Vinay K. Nandicoori/ Dr. Subhajit Sen Project end date March 31, 2028

General terms and conditions: 1 How to apply Candidates who fulfill the criterion to fill up the ONLINE APPLICATION format by clicking on the following link........ 2 Number of posts Director, CCMB reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of positions and also cancel the recruitment process for the positions mentioned above at any stage of the recruitment process. The decision of the Director, CSIR-CCMB will be final and binding. 3 Age relaxation Age relaxation as per CSIR/Govt. of India guidelines. Age will be calculated as on the last date of receipt of online applications. 4 Awaiting result/ Those candidates who are still pursuing/ awaiting result for their degree Pursuing degree M.Sc./ B.Tech./ PhD or any other qualification for the above post(s) as on the date of application will not be considered. 5 Eligibility criterion Candidate should note that non-fulfillment of the eligibility criterion will result in cancellation of candidature at any stage 6 Experience The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications prescribed for that post. 7 Screening of The applicants will be subjected to short listing by CCMB applications scientists/designated committee according to the current requirement and the candidate’s shortlisted for interview will be displayed on CCMB website. 8 Selection procedure The candidate(s) shortlisted by CCMB scientists/designated committee have to appear for interview in person/online before the Selection Committee. The date, time and venue of the test/interview will be notified in due course through email only. 9 Result / Panel for Based upon the performance of candidates in the interview, result of waitlisted candidate selected candidates against the number of post available in the project for each post code, will be declared and posted on CCMB website. A panel of waitlisted candidates in order of merit will also be formed for each post code, which will be valid for one year. The panel may be operated on the recommendation of Project Investigator for meeting out any future requirement in the project arises due to resignation of incumbent/ non-joining of selected candidates/ further unforeseen/urgent requirement of project manpower for the same position in same project. 10 Engagement The engagement shall be initially for a short duration based on availability of funds which may be extended or curtailed based on the conduct and the performance of the incumbent as well as requirement of the institute. However, the engagement will not be beyond the tenure of the project and shall expire automatically on the expiry of project tenure, in which candidate has been selected. The engagement under projects does not confer any right/claim whatsoever, either explicitly or implicitly on the appointee for regular appointment in CSIR/CCMB, against any post or otherwise under any legal conditions or precedent. The engagement of project staff in different projects either in same Lab/Instt. or different Lab.Instt. of CSIR taken together shall not exceed 5 years in any case. 11 Leave The incumbent would not be entitled to any kind of regular leave. However, they would be allowed for one-day Leave for each completed month. 12 TA/DA No TA/ DA admissible for attending test/interview, joining the position. 13 Office timings/ Working The incumbent is required to perform the assigned duties during hours working hours i.e. from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on working days. The incumbent will not be allowed to take up any other assignment during the period of engagement. He /She may be required to work on

Essential Qualification: Microbiology/ Virology/ any other relevant subjects) a) >1 year experience in various NGS library preparation techniques such as metagenomics, whole genomes, transcriptomes b) >1 year experience in analysis of high throughput genomic data such as Next Generation Sequencing based data Good programming Desirable / Job knowledge with proficiency in at least one language such as C, C++, R, description Python, JS, or Perl, as demonstrated by publications or github profile or other code repositories Should be well versed with Linux/bash/command line interface, and have the ability to create and modify custom pipelines for data analysis. Experience with analysis of wastewater metagenomic data will be considered favourably. Name of the PI Dr. Vinay K. Nandicoori/ Dr. Subhajit Sen Project end date March 31, 2028

General terms and conditions: 1 How to apply Candidates who fulfill the criterion to fill up the ONLINE APPLICATION format by clicking on the following link........ 2 Number of posts Director, CCMB reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of positions and also cancel the recruitment process for the positions mentioned above at any stage of the recruitment process. The decision of the Director, CSIR-CCMB will be final and binding. 3 Age relaxation Age relaxation as per CSIR/Govt. of India guidelines. Age will be calculated as on the last date of receipt of online applications. 4 Awaiting result/ Those candidates who are still pursuing/ awaiting result for their degree Pursuing degree M.Sc./ B.Tech./ PhD or any other qualification for the above post(s) as on the date of application will not be considered. 5 Eligibility criterion Candidate should note that non-fulfillment of the eligibility criterion will result in cancellation of candidature at any stage 6 Experience The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications prescribed for that post. 7 Screening of The applicants will be subjected to short listing by CCMB applications scientists/designated committee according to the current requirement and the candidate’s shortlisted for interview will be displayed on CCMB website. 8 Selection procedure The candidate(s) shortlisted by CCMB scientists/designated committee have to appear for interview in person/online before the Selection Committee. The date, time and venue of the test/interview will be notified in due course through email only. 9 Result / Panel for Based upon the performance of candidates in the interview, result of waitlisted candidate selected candidates against the number of post available in the project for each post code, will be declared and posted on CCMB website. A panel of waitlisted candidates in order of merit will also be formed for each post code, which will be valid for one year. The panel may be operated on the recommendation of Project Investigator for meeting out any future requirement in the project arises due to resignation of incumbent/ non-joining of selected candidates/ further unforeseen/urgent requirement of project manpower for the same position in same project. 10 Engagement The engagement shall be initially for a short duration based on availability of funds which may be extended or curtailed based on the conduct and the performance of the incumbent as well as requirement of the institute. However, the engagement will not be beyond the tenure of the project and shall expire automatically on the expiry of project tenure, in which candidate has been selected. The engagement under projects does not confer any right/claim whatsoever, either explicitly or implicitly on the appointee for regular appointment in CSIR/CCMB, against any post or otherwise under any legal conditions or precedent. The engagement of project staff in different projects either in same Lab/Instt. or different Lab.Instt. of CSIR taken together shall not exceed 5 years in any