NIAB Technical Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

NIAB Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 16/2026) has been released by the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, for 1 vacancy of Technical Officer under the Unreserved (UR) category. NIAB, an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has invited online applications from suitably qualified Indian citizens from 13 July 2026, with the last date for submission being 14 August 2026. This article covers complete details of NIAB Recruitment 2026, including eligibility criteria, age limit, pay level, application fee, and how to apply online.

B.Sc. with 7 years of relevant experience, or | B.Tech / B.V.Sc. / M.Sc. with 3 years of relevant experience | Experience of laboratory training focused on complex laboratory techniques, advanced instrumental analysis, and advanced animal cell culture techniques | Experience working in laminar hoods/bio-safety cabinets and performing molecular biology techniques such as RT-PCR, Western blotting, and gene silencing | Proficiency in handling inverted microscopes, CO2 incubators, cell counters, and similar laboratory equipment | Knowledge of bio-analytical techniques, laboratory safety, and quality assurance | Proficiency in statistical and computer productivity software such as Word and Excel

The upper age limit for the Technical Officer post is 35 years. Age will be reckoned as on the closing date for receipt of the online application. Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India guidelines. Reservation for Persons with Disability (PWD) will be in accordance with Section 33 of the Disabilities Act, 1995.

The Technical Officer post carries Pay Level 6 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), along with usual allowances admissible to Central Government employees of the same pay and status posted at Hyderabad, Telangana. Appointment will initially be on probation for a period of 2 years, which may be extended at the discretion of the Competent Authority, and further continuation will depend on the candidate's performance during probation.