Overview
IAV has released a recruitment notification for the post of Project Associate-I (02 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- IAV
- Qualification
- Age limit: 32 years as on 1 November 2026. Minimum essential qualification: Master's degree (with minimum 60% marks) or equivalent degree in Virology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry from a recognised University/Institute. Desirable experience: Research experience in the field of molecular biology, cell culture techniques, and mouse handling. • All educational qualification certificates shall be from a recognized Board/University/Institute. • Experience is counted from the date of acquiring the prescribed minimum essential educational qualification. • Where grading other than percentage is used, the CGPA/Grade to % conversion formula issued by the competent authority for the degree awarding institution has to be submitted with the application, unless the certificate or mark sheet already provides it. Check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
- Vacancies
- 02
- Advertisement No
- IAV/405/R&D/2026
- Posted
- 30.10.2026
- Last date to apply
- 16.11.2026, 05.00 PM
Important Dates
| Notification date | 30.10.2026 |
| Last date | 16.11.2026, 05.00 PM |
| Last date for online application | 16.11.2026, 05.00 PM |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 02 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Post or Discipline: Vacancies | Pay Project Associate-I: 02 | Rs. 25,000/- per month (consolidated) The institute is seeking candidates for these two flagship projects: Program No.: Flagship Project IAV/405/R&D/2026/FLSP-II-001/AL: Comparative evaluation of the immune responses and protective efficacy induced by bivalent DNA vaccine candidate across different platforms IAV/405/R&D/2026/FLSP-III-001/ARS: Development and Validation of Aptamer-Based Assays and Indigenous Multiplex Diagnostic Platforms for Respiratory and Tropical Infectious Diseases FREEJOBALERT DAILY QUIZ Preparing for Govt Exams? Test Yourself! 25 Questions · 20 Minutes · Instant Score Take Today's Free Quiz →
Eligibility
Age limit: 32 years as on 1 November 2026. Minimum essential qualification: Master's degree (with minimum 60% marks) or equivalent degree in Virology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry from a recognised University/Institute. Desirable experience: Research experience in the field of molecular biology, cell culture techniques, and mouse handling. • All educational qualification certificates shall be from a recognized Board/University/Institute. • Experience is counted from the date of acquiring the prescribed minimum essential educational qualification. • Where grading other than percentage is used, the CGPA/Grade to % conversion formula issued by the competent authority for the degree awarding institution has to be submitted with the application, unless the certificate or mark sheet already provides it. Check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs. 200 + GST, and the amount to be paid through SBI Collect is Rs.236/-.
Selection Process
• Screening: only candidates who fulfil all the essential qualifications and qualify the screening by a duly constituted screening committee will be short-listed. • Selection: short-listed candidates will be selected through a process comprising a written test and/or interview.
How to Apply
• Open the IAV online application form and submit it before the deadline. • Give a valid e-mail ID, because all correspondence on this appointment will be through e-mail only. • Log in to SBI Collect to pay the fee. • Select Educational Institutions, then Institute of Advanced Virology, then Fees Recruitment. • Make the payment for Rs.236/-. • Include the CGPA/Grade to % conversion formula with the application if your degree uses grades and the formula is not on your certificate or mark sheet. Amendments to the notification, if any, and the results will be published on the institute's website, so applicants should check it regularly. Canvassing in any form is not permitted, and interim enquiries will not be entertained. The Director, IAV reserves the right to decide the number of positions to be filled and any matter related to the selection procedure, including cancelling the selection process if circumstances demand so.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IAV Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
Notification date: 30.10.2026; Last date: 16.11.2026, 05.00 PM; Last date for online application: 16.11.2026, 05.00 PM
What is the application fee?
The application fee is Rs. 200 + GST, and the amount to be paid through SBI Collect is Rs.236/-.
What is the selection process?
• Screening: only candidates who fulfil all the essential qualifications and qualify the screening by a duly constituted screening committee will be short-listed. • Selection: short-listed candidates will be selected through a process comprising a written test and/or interview.