RCB Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Project Associate, Field Assistant and More Posts

The latest Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Research Associate-I, Project Associate, and Field Assistant positions! Published vide Advt. No. 17/Project/2026/HR, this recruitment drive is for a UNESCO-category institute project on "Bioengineering of Rhodopseudomonas for sustainable CO₂ capture and improved soil fertility to enhance crop productivity and Climate-smart agriculture." Interested candidates below 35 years of age can apply online by 25 June 2026, 5:00 PM. Find all details about RCB Research Associate, Project Associate, and Field Assistant Recruitment 2026 including eligibility, emoluments, selection process, and notification PDF here.

Research Associate-I: PhD in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Plant Biology / Bioengineering / Agricultural Microbiology / Life Sciences from a recognized university. Should have strong experience in design and development of research experiments with at least one first-authored research paper in an SCI journal. Candidates should have strong experience in microbial engineering, synthetic/structural biology, or metabolic pathway modification, preferably in photosynthetic or soil bacteria, with good analytical skills. Familiarity with omics approaches (transcriptomics/metabolomics) and bioinformatics tools will be preferred. Project Associate: M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Life Sciences / Agricultural Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Bioengineering / Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics / Structural Biology / Genomics / Pharmacy or any other related subject, with 2 years of research experience in R&D in industrial / academic / scientific institutions. Candidates should have experience in handling microbial cultures, gas exchange measurements (CO₂/CH₄), carbon capture systems, or bioreactor operations. Field Assistant: Bachelor's degree (B.Sc./B.Tech.) or Diploma in Agriculture / Life Sciences / Microbiology / Environmental Science or related field. Basic knowledge of field experiments and agricultural practices. Candidates with experience in handling field trials, crop management, and soil sampling. Familiarity with greenhouse work, irrigation practices, and fertilizer application. Exposure to basic lab techniques (sample preparation, weighing, data recording) is required.

Below 35 years