Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

GUJARAT BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTRE

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

The Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) is a premier research institution under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat. Located on the 6th Floor of M. S. Building, Sector-11, Gandhinagar, the centre is dedicated to advancing biotechnology research and development in various scientific domains.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Project Scientist III
• Project Scientist II
• Research Associate
• Junior Research Fellow
• Lab Technician
• Field Worker

🎯Project Details

• Project Scientist III, Lab Technician – Project name – “Environmental surveillance as a key public health strategy in India” Project Code -ENV-24
• Project Scientist-II, Lab Technician -Project name – “Expansion of INSACOG- Wastewater Surveillance of SARS CoV-2, Emerging Pathogens and Antimicrobial Resistance through Genomics-Based Methods “ Project Code -GBRC/BIRAC DBT/JD2/INSACO G-III/2025
• RA (Research Associate) – Project name – “A program on Sport Genomics to Empower Gujarat’s Athletes” Project Code -GBRC/SG/2026
• RA (Research Associate) – Project name – “Genomic Selection Network for Dairy Cattle and Buffalo Breeds in Gujarat” Project Code -GBRC/GSBTM/DI R/AML/2020-21
• RA (Research Associate) – Project name – “Creation of a Reference Genome Database for the Tribal Population in Gujarat” Project Code – Tribal Genomics (GBRC/3425-04)
• RA (Research Associate) – Project name – “Development of Adenovirus based vector vaccine platform against life threatening infectious diseases” Project Code -Adeno (GBRC/3425-04)
• RA (Research Associate) – Project name – “Development of Camelid single domain antibodies (SdAb) against life threatening pathogens” Project Code – SdAb (GBRC/3425-04)
• RA (Research Associate) – Project name – “Network Program on AMR, Superbugs and One Health” Project Code – AMR-2025 (GBRC/3425-04)
• RA (Research Associate) – Project name – “Integrated Baculovirus – Insect Platform for Recombinant Sericin Production and Applications in Cosmetic Formulations” Project Code -GSBTM/BVS/2026
• JRF (Junior Research Fellow) – Project name – ” Network Program on AMR, Superbugs and One Health” Project Code -AMR-2025 (GBRC/3425-04)
•  JRF (Junior Research Fellow) – Project name – “Tribal Genomics” Project Code – Tribal Genomics
•   JRF (Junior Research Fellow) – Project name – “Development of Cell Culture Protocols for Guggulsterone Production In Commiphora wightii (Arnott) Bhandari” Project Code – GBRC/JD1/GSP/202 2 (GBRC/3425-04)
•   JRF (Junior Research Fellow) – Project name – “Genome Editing in Potato” Project Code -GBRC/JD1/GE/2022 (GBRC/3425-04)
•   JRF (Junior Research Fellow) – Project name – “Development of plant tissue culture protocol” Project Code -PTC (GBRC/3425-04)
•   JRF (Junior Research Fellow) – Project name – “Maintenance of microbial repository” Project Code -Microbial Repository (GBRC/3425-04)
•    JRF (Junior Research Fellow) – Project name – “GBRC service unit” Project Code -Service (GBRC/3425-04)
•   JRF (Junior Research Fellow) – Project name – “Development of Camelid single domain antibodies (SdAb) against life threatening pathogens” Project Code -SdAb (GBRC/3425-04)
•   JRF (Junior Research Fellow) – Project name – “Genome editing facility”  Project Code -Genome Editing (GBRC/3425-04)
•    JRF (Junior Research Fellow) – Project name – “Probiotics and anti microbial peptides for treatment of infectious and metabolic diseases” Project Code -Probiotics (GBRC/3425-04)
•    JRF (Junior Research Fellow) – Project name – “PCAD” 
•  JRF (Junior Research Fellow) – Project name – “CRISPR-Cas9 knock-in Bacillus subtilis for enhanced allulose production using rice straw” Project Code -GSBTM/ALLU/20 25
• Field worker –    Project name – “Screening of Genetic Disorders Among Women and Children in Aspirational Districts of Gujarat”
  🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

• Project Scientist III/ Project Scientist-II

1. Doctoral degree in Science or Master’s degree in engineering or technology from a recognized university or equivalent; AND 2. Seven years of experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and Technology

Lab Technician -1. B.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Bio-informatics/ Biochemistry/ Life science or equivalent degree OR 2. Three years diploma in Engineering or Technology/DMLT with 5 years of experience in reputed laboratory

Research Associate – 1. Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree OR Having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.

Ph.D. in Biotechnology/ Biological Sciences/ Bioinformatics/ Life Sciences /Molecular Biology or equivalent degree OR 2. Having 3 years of experience in research design and development after M.V.Sc/ M.Tech in Biotechnology/ Bio-informatics/ Biochemistry/ Life science with at least 1 research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal. OR 3. M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Biological sciences/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ Microbiology/ Molecular Biology with 3 years of research design and development experience with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal. 

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)  -1. Postgraduate in Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences with NET qualification or graduate degree in professional courses in the above subjects with NET qualifications OR 2. Postgraduate degree in Molecular Biology/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/Life Sciences Experience: Candidates should have research experience in Next Generation Sequencing data analysis, working with Linux systems, experience in the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanoparticles and quantum dots

Field worker – B.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Bio-informatics/ Biochemistry/ Life science or equivalent degree or equivalent degree

The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

• Project Scientist III – 78,000/- + HRA
• Project Scientist II – 67000 + 9% HRA
• Research Associate – For Research Associate having qualification as mentioned at No 1, and 2, Fellowship will be RAI: Rs. 58,000/-+HRA, RA II: Rs. 61,000/-+ HRA, RA III: Rs. 67,000/-+ HRA OR For Research Associate having qualification as mentioned at No 3., Fellowship will be RAI: Rs. 37,845/-, RAII: Rs. 38,670/-, RAIII: Rs. 41,850/- (Not entitled for
• Junior Research Fellow – For Junior Research Fellow having desired qualification as per DST, GOI, mentioned at no.1, fellowships will be Rs. 31,000/- + HRA OR For Junior Research Fellow without NET as mentioned at no.2, the fellowship will be Rs. 23,213/- HRA)
• Lab Technician – 26,000/- + HRA
• Field Worker – Rs.18000 + HRA

💺 JOB LOCATION

Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre, 6th Floor, M. S. Building, Sector-11, Gandhinagar-382011, Gujarat.

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address.

● The above posts are purely temporary and will be filled on contractual basis for an initial period of 11 months, which may be extended after satisfactory performance of the incumbent till termination of the project. ● GBRC, reserves the right to not fill any advertised post/seat if no suitable candidate is found, without assigning any reason. ● There is no provision of re-engagement after termination of the project. ● The selected candidate shall not claim for regular appointments, as the fellowship is co-terminus with the project. ● Maximum age on the last day of the application as per advertisement of the applicant is 40 years PSII and RA, 35 years for JRF and FW. ● No TA /DA will be paid for attending the interview. ● Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 30/10/2026. ● For online application, please visit: https://www.gbrc.gujarat.gov.in/ ● Candidate has to pay the below fees online on online SBI portal https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/. Please read How to pay fees online on website only. ● During the recruitment process, if any additional similar positions arise or new positions are sanctioned, GBRC reserves the right to fill these positions without further advertising. Additionally, GBRC retains the decision to keep a position vacant if a suitable candidate is not available

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 30/10/2026.

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre, 6th Floor, M. S. Building, Sector-11, Gandhinagar-382011, Gujarat.

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre invites applications from eligible candidates for various project assistant positions.

For more details, view the Official Notification

Reference: https://gbrc.gujarat.gov.in/Images/Upload/Dossier_R-2026-03.pdf

In conclusion, the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre offers a unique opportunity for qualified candidates to contribute to cutting-edge research projects. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply promptly to be considered for these prestigious positions.