ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV) Recruitment 2025: Various Project Positions

The ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune, invites applications for various non-institutional, project-based human resource positions on a temporary contract basis for their short-term research project titled “Strengthening the capacity for dengue diagnostics and evaluation of commercially available dengue point-of-care kits in the South East Asia Region” under SEAR-RRP. The recruitment involves Project Research Scientist-I, Project Technical Support-III, and Project Technical Support-I positions.

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About ICMR-National Institute of Virology

The National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune, India, is a prestigious research institute dedicated to the study of virology and is part of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Originally known as the “Virus Research Centre,” it was established with the collaboration of the Rockefeller Foundation. NIV plays a significant role in the study of viral infections and has been designated as a WHO H5 reference laboratory for the South East Asia region, contributing to global efforts in research and diagnostics for avian influenza and other viral diseases.

ICMR-National Institute of Virology Recruitment Overview

Field	Details
Organization Name	ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune
Post Names & Vacancies	Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) – 01 (UR)
	Project Technical Support-III – 04 (01 UR, 01 SC, 01 ST, 01 OBC)
	Project Technical Support-I – 02 (01 SC, 01 ST)
Application Start Date	Not specified
Application End Date	22nd January 2025 (for walk-in interview)
Job Location	Pune, Maharashtra
Mode of Application	Walk-in-Interview
Selection Process	Walk-in-Interview and/or Written Test
Official Website	ICMR-NIV Official Website

ICMR-National Institute of Virology Recruitment Vacancies

Post Name	No. of Vacancies	Age Limit	Emoluments
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)	01 (UR)	35 years	Rs. 56,000/- pm + HRA
Project Technical Support-III	04 (UR: 01, SC: 01, ST: 01, OBC: 01)	35 years	Rs. 28,000/- pm + HRA
Project Technical Support-I	02 (SC: 01, ST: 01)	28 years	Rs. 18,000/- pm + HRA

ICMR-National Institute of Virology Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical):

• Educational Qualification:
  • Post Graduate Degree (including integrated PG degrees) in Life Science with specialization in Virology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Zoology.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Laboratory experience in Tissue Culture, Serology, Molecular Biology Techniques, Virological Techniques, and handling infectious agents.
  • Data analysis using statistical software.
  • Knowledge of computer applications and data management.

Project Technical Support-III:

• Educational Qualification:
  • Three years Graduate Degree in Life Science with specialization in Virology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry plus 3 years of experience, OR
  • Postgraduate in the above-mentioned subjects.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Work experience in the diagnostic laboratory, Cell Culture, ELISA, PCR, and Sequencing.
  • Knowledge of computer applications and report preparation.
  • Experience in clinical sample collection and data collection in field studies.

Project Technical Support-I:

• Educational Qualification:
  • 10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT) + 2 years of relevant field experience, OR
  • Three years Graduate degree in Life Science (specialization in Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry) with 1-year experience.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Experience in diagnostic laboratory, Cell Culture, ELISA, PCR.
  • Knowledge of computer applications and report preparation.
  • Experience in clinical sample collection and data collection in field studies.

ICMR-National Institute of Virology Recruitment Walk -in-interview Details

• Date of Walk-in-Interview: 22nd January 2025
• Reporting Time: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM (Candidates arriving after 10:00 AM will not be entertained)
• Venue: Conference Hall, ICMR-National Institute of Virology, 20-A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Pune-411001, Maharashtra

ICMR-National Institute of Virology Recruitment SelectionProcess

• Candidates will be selected through a walk-in interview and/or a written test (if the number of candidates exceeds 30).
• The written test will cover relevant subject matters, general knowledge, reasoning skills, quantitative analysis, language, and general aptitude.
• Candidates must bring their duly filled application form with a recent passport-size photograph, bio-data/CV, and original documents along with one set of photocopies for educational qualifications, experience, age, and identity proof.
• No TA/DA will be provided, and candidates must make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

ICMR-National Institute of Virology Recruitment Salary

Name of the Post	Salary
Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical)	Rs. 67,000/- per month + HRA
Project Technical Support-II	Rs. 20,000/- per month + HRA
Project Technical Support-III	Rs. 28,000/- per month + HRA

ICMR-National Institute of Virology Recruitment Application Process

• Walk-in Interview Date: 22nd January 2025
• Reporting Time: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM (Candidates arriving after 10:00 AM will not be entertained)

Required Documents:

1. Completed application form in the prescribed format.
2. Recent passport-size photograph.
3. Original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies for:
   • Educational qualifications (Certificates and mark sheets from 10th Std. onwards).
   • Experience.
   • Age proof.
   • Photo ID (Aadhar Card, Passport, PAN Card, or Driving License).

Venue: Conference Hall of ICMR-National Institute of Virology, 20-A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Pune-411001.

For further details and application forms, candidates are advised to visit the official ICMR-NIV website.

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