Applications are invited for recruitment of ten vacant technical positions or career in NIF in 2026.
National Innovation Foundation (NIF) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Scientists in 2026.
Name of post : Scientist ‘D’
No. of posts : 1
Eligibility Criteria :
1. Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in a relevant discipline in the areas of Biological Sciences/ Environmental Sciences/ Agricultural Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Veterinary Sciences/ Pharmaceutical Sciences or any equivalent discipline, from a recognised University or Institute.
2.Five years of experience in research and development in the relevant field.
3.At least five original published works of high standard in journals of national/ international
repute.
Pay : Level-12 (Rs. 78,800 –2,09,200)
Age : Not exceeding 40 years
Name of post : Scientist ‘C’
No. of posts : 4
Eligibility Criteria :
1.Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) from a recognised University or Institute in relevant disciplines
2. Three years of experience in research and development in the relevant field.
3.Minimum three original published works of high standard in journals of national/ international repute.
Pay : Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 –2,08,700)
Age : Not exceeding 35 years
Name of post : Scientist ‘B’
No. of posts : 5
Eligibility Criteria :
1. Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) from a recognised University or Institute in relevant disciplines
OR
First Class Master’s Degree in relevant disciplines from a recognised University or Institute.
2.Minimum two original published works of high standard in journals of national/ international repute.
Pay : Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 –1,77,500)
Age : Not exceeding 35 years
How to apply :
Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications online only through the NIF Recruitment Portal: https://jobs.nifindia.org/candidate/login
Closing date for receipt of online applications : 30 days from the date of publication of the
advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar, till 23:59 hrs
Application Fees :
Candidates belonging to the UR/OBC/EWS categories are required to pay a non-refundable
application fee of Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only).
Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwBD, and Women candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.
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