NIB Recruitment 2026: Apply for Scientist, Junior Scientist, Lab Technician & Other Posts
The National Institute of Biologicals (NIB), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has released the NIB Recruitment 2026 notification for multiple posts including Scientist Grade-II, Scientist Grade-III, Junior Scientist, Administrative Assistant, Junior Hindi Translator, Laboratory Technician, and Assistant-II.
The institute invites online applications for 42 vacancies through direct recruitment.
Interested candidates can apply online through the official website and must submit the hard copy of the application form along with required documents before the deadline.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 09 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Submission | 14 April 2026 (5:30 PM) |
| Last Date for North Eastern Region | 21 April 2026 |
Number of Vacancies and Reservation
Total Vacancies: 42 Posts
| Post | Total |
|---|---|
| Scientist Grade-II | 2 |
| Scientist Grade-III (Veterinarian) | 1 |
| Junior Scientist | 12 |
| Administrative Assistant | 1 |
| Junior Hindi Translator | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician | 25 |
| Assistant-II | 2 |
Category-wise Reservation
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | UR | EWS | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Scientist | 2 | – | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
1 post each in Junior Scientist and Laboratory Technician reserved for PwD.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist Grade-II | Level-12 | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Scientist Grade-III | Level-10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Junior Scientist | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Administrative Assistant | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Junior Hindi Translator | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Laboratory Technician | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Assistant-II | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
Medical personnel may receive NPA (Non-Practicing Allowance).
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Scientist Grade-II | 45 Years |
| Scientist Grade-III | 35 Years |
| Junior Scientist | 30 Years |
| Administrative Assistant | 30 Years |
| Junior Hindi Translator | 30 Years |
| Laboratory Technician | 30 Years |
| Assistant-II | 27 Years |
Age relaxation will be provided for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules.
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Discipline and Educational Qualification
Scientist Grade-II
Medical
- MBBS from recognized medical college
- PG degree in Microbiology / Biochemistry / Pharmacology / Hematology / Bacteriology / Serology etc.
- 5 years relevant experience
Non-Medical
- Master’s degree with 60% marks in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Molecular Biology etc.
- 7 years relevant experience in biological research, vaccines, quality control, or medical device evaluation
OR
- PhD in relevant discipline with 3 years experience
Desirable: Publications in indexed journals.
Scientist Grade-III (Veterinarian)
- M.V.Sc degree in:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Public Health
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Epidemiology
Experience: 2 years laboratory / veterinary practice
Junior Scientist
- Master’s degree in:
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
- Bioinformatics
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Pharmacology
- 1 year relevant experience
Administrative Assistant
- Graduate with minimum 50% marks
- 5 years experience in administration / accounts / stores
- Desirable: Diploma in Computer or IT
Junior Hindi Translator
- Master’s degree in Hindi with English or English with Hindi
- Diploma in translation (Hindi ↔ English)
OR
- 2 years translation experience in government office
Laboratory Technician
- B.Sc in Biology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry
AND
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
Experience: 1 year laboratory experience
Assistant-II
- 12th pass with 50% marks
- Typing speed:
- 35 WPM in English OR
- 30 WPM in Hindi
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Scientist Grade-II & III
- Minimum 60% marks in computer based test
Junior Scientist & Lab Technician
- General / OBC / EWS: 50%
- SC / ST: 40%
Junior Hindi Translator
- Paper-I: Minimum 50%
Administrative Assistant & Assistant-II
- Minimum 60% marks in CBT
Selection Process
Selection will vary depending on the post.
Scientist Grade-II & III
- Computer Based Test
- Personal Discussion / Interview
Weightage:
| Stage | Weight |
|---|---|
| Screening Test | 40% |
| Qualification & Experience | 30% |
| Personal Discussion | 30% |
Junior Scientist & Lab Technician
- Computer Based Test
- Merit List
Administrative Assistant
- Computer Based Test
- Skill Test
Junior Hindi Translator
- Paper-I (Objective)
- Paper-II (Descriptive Translation Test)
Assistant-II
- Computer Based Test
- Skill Test
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
Application Fee
The official notification does not specify an application fee. Candidates should check the application portal for fee details.
How to Apply
Candidates must follow these steps:
- Visit the official website
https://nib.gov.in - Go to Career Section
- Fill the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Submit the form online
After submitting online application:
Candidates must send hard copy of the application form with self-attested documents to:
Director
National Institute of Biologicals
A-32, Sector-62
Institutional Area, Noida
Uttar Pradesh – 201309
Applications must reach within one week after the last date of online submission.
General Conditions
- Separate application must be submitted for each post.
- No TA/DA will be provided for written test or interview.
- Government employees must submit NOC.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- NIB reserves the right to increase or decrease vacancies.
- Any false information may lead to cancellation of candidature.

Official Notification
Candidates should read the detailed notification before applying.
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