Notification No. 0926/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 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 .

Posts advertised: • Project Associate- I (PAT-I) (02 vacancies) • Principal Project Associate (Principal- PAT) (01 vacancies) • Senior Project Associate (Senior- PAT) (02 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: 0926/A Date: 07.09.2026 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: 14 September 2026 I) Name of Post: Project Associate- I (PAT-I) Total Number of positions: 2 Upper Age limit (years): 35 Monthly Emoluments: i) 31,000/- p.m. + 30% HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/- p.m. + 30% HRA as applicable/ admissible for others who do not fall under (i) above. Post Code/ No. of 010926A - 1 Position – Computational Biophysics Positions/ Area MLP002604 Project Code & Title Decoding Life Across Scales: Integrative Structural, Cellular and Developmental Biology for Health, Conservation and Innovation Master’s degree in biological/ Chemical/Physical Sciences OR Essential Qualification Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent Experience in computational biophysics methods, particularly enhanced- Desirable/ Job sampling molecular dynamics simulations and structural analysis of description biomolecules. Name of the PI Dr. Sravanti Vaidya (Dr Puja Banerjee) Duration of the project 31st March 2031

Post Code/ No. of 020926A - 1 Position – Biological Sciences/ Forestry/ Wildlife Science/ Positions/ Area Zoology MLP002604 Project Code & Title Decoding Life Across Scales: Integrative Structural, Cellular and Developmental Biology for Health, Conservation and Innovation Essential Qualification M.Sc/ MS in Biological Sciences/ Forestry/ Wildlife Science/ Zoology Desirable/ Job Minimum 60% marks and tt least one year of lab and field work experience, description with knowledge of Indian wildlife. Name of the PI Dr. Sravanti Vaidya (Dr. Karthikeyan Vasudevan) Duration of the project 31st March 2031 II) Name of Post: Principal Project Associate (Principal- PAT) Total Number of positions: 1 Upper Age limit (years): 40 Monthly Emoluments: Rs.49,000 + 30% HRA Post Code/ No. of 030926A - 1 Position – Science education Positions/ Area HCP002601 Project Code & Title CSIR Jigyasa Project PhD in biology or related areas and 3 years of experience in science Essential Qualification research or education or outreach activities. Desirable/ Job Experience of working in science outreach, training teachers in hands-on description science, developing content for teachers and students Name of the PI Dr. Somdatta Karak Duration of the project 31st March 2031 III) Name of Post: Senior Project Associate (Senior- PAT) Total Number of positions: 2 Upper Age limit (years): 40 Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 42,000 + 30% HRA Post Code/ No. of 040926A - 2 Positions – Science communication and outreach Positions/ Area HCP002601 Project Code & Title CSIR Jigyasa Project

Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent Experience in computational biophysics methods, particularly enhanced- Desirable/ Job: sampling molecular dynamics simulations and structural analysis of description biomolecules. Name of the PI Dr. Sravanti Vaidya (Dr Puja Banerjee) Duration of the project 31st March 2031

Post Code/ No. of 020926A - 1 Position – Biological Sciences/ Forestry/ Wildlife Science/ Positions/ Area Zoology MLP002604 Project Code & Title Decoding Life Across Scales: Integrative Structural, Cellular and Developmental Biology for Health, Conservation and Innovation Essential Qualification M.Sc/ MS in Biological Sciences/ Forestry/ Wildlife Science/ Zoology Desirable/ Job Minimum 60% marks and tt least one year of lab and field work experience, description with knowledge of Indian wildlife. Name of the PI Dr. Sravanti Vaidya (Dr. Karthikeyan Vasudevan) Duration of the project 31st March 2031 II) Name of Post: Principal Project Associate (Principal- PAT) Total Number of positions: 1 Upper Age limit (years): 40 Monthly Emoluments: Rs.49,000 + 30% HRA Post Code/ No. of 030926A - 1 Position – Science education Positions/ Area HCP002601 Project Code & Title CSIR Jigyasa Project PhD in biology or related areas and 3 years of experience in science Essential Qualification: research or education or outreach activities. Desirable/ Job Experience of working in science outreach, training teachers in hands-on description science, developing content for teachers and students Name of the PI Dr. Somdatta Karak Duration of the project 31st March 2031 III) Name of Post: Senior Project Associate (Senior- PAT) Total Number of positions: 2 Upper Age limit (years): 40 Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 42,000 + 30% HRA Post Code/ No. of 040926A - 2 Positions – Science communication and outreach Positions/ Area HCP002601 Project Code & Title CSIR Jigyasa Project

Masters in biology or related areas and 3 years of working in science Essential Qualification: research or education Desirable/ Job Experience in communicating science to non-scientists through mainstream description or social media. Name of the PI Dr. Somdatta Karak Duration of the project 31st March 2031 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