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BRIC-RGCB Recruitment 2026: Technical Officer and Technical Assistant Positions

RGCB Recruitment

The BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram, has released an official recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. RGCB/Advt./TECH/01/2026) inviting applications from eligible Indian citizens for technical staff posts. The vacancies include Technical Officer, Technical Assistant Group II, and Technical Assistant Group I positions.

Overview

Organization BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB)
Advertisement No. RGCB/Advt./TECH/01/2026
Location Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Application Mode Online
Application Fee No fee
Last Date to Apply December 14, 2026 (17:00 hrs)

Designation and Vacancy Details

  • Technical Officer (Code # 1): 2 Positions (UR) | Pay Level 7 of 7th CPC
  • Technical Assistant Group II (Code # 2): 3 Positions (UR-1, OBC-1, EWS-1) | Pay Level 5 of 7th CPC
  • Technical Assistant Group I (Code # 3): 3 Positions (UR-2, OBC-1) | Pay Level 2 of 7th CPC

Research Area / Domain

Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Life Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Clinical/Molecular Laboratory Operations.

Location

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Selected candidates are liable for posting in any office or branch of RGCB anywhere in India as per administrative requirements.

Eligibility and Qualifications

1. Technical Officer (Code # 1)

  • Educational Qualifications: First Class B.E./B.Tech. in Biotechnology / Biomedical Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering OR First Class M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Physics / Chemistry.
  • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of documented work experience in the relevant field in Central or State Government research institutions / PSU / Autonomous Bodies / Universities.
  • Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

2. Technical Assistant Group II (Code # 2)

  • Educational Qualifications: First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc.).
  • Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of documented work experience in the relevant field in Central or State Government research institutions / PSU / Autonomous Bodies / Universities.
  • Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

3. Technical Assistant Group I (Code # 3)

  • Educational Qualifications: Plus Two / Higher Secondary / VHSE or equivalent with First Class.
  • Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of documented work experience in the relevant field in Central or State Government research institutions / PSU / Autonomous Bodies / Universities.
  • Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

Note: Age relaxation applies in accordance with RGCB and Government of India rules. Qualifications and experience will be reckoned as on December 14, 2026.

Job Description

Technical Officer

  • Provide hands-on engineering support to research laboratories, technology development units, and institutional facilities.
  • Installation, operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of biomedical, electronic, and laboratory instrumentation.
  • Hardware prototyping, PCB design, circuit debugging, sensor integration, and embedded system development.
  • Support field deployments, mobile laboratory operations, and outreach programmes.
  • Prepare technical documentation, equipment specifications, and procurement notes.
  • Coordinate procedures related to system installation, AMC, and compliance.
  • Support IT-enabled systems, communication interfaces, and sensor-based monitoring platforms.
  • Train students, researchers, and project staff on instrument handling and safety procedures.

Technical Assistant Group II

  • Carry out routine laboratory procedures, prepare reagents and buffers, and handle biological/chemical samples.
  • Assist scientists in experimental workflows and maintain accurate records of observations.
  • Operate and maintain standard laboratory instruments (centrifuges, spectrophotometers, incubators, electrophoresis units, microscopes, PCR systems).
  • Support research projects via sample processing, biochemical/molecular assays, and cell culture material maintenance.
  • Manage lab inventories, chemical/consumable stocks, and comply with safety protocols and biomedical waste disposal norms.

Technical Assistant Group I

  • Assist in routine operations of scientific, clinical, and molecular laboratories.
  • Support the Laboratory-in-Charge in day-to-day activities and section maintenance.
  • Maintain laboratory records, detailed logs, orders, indents, invoices, and basic clerical/accounting duties.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, autoclave, and waste disposal protocols.

Selection Procedure

Shortlisted candidates will undergo a 3-tier selection process conducted at Thiruvananthapuram:

  • Tier I: Objective-type written examination (100 questions, 90 minutes).
  • Tier II: Descriptive paper (100 marks, 90 minutes) covering academic subjects and job descriptions.
  • Tier III: Practical Skills Test (Qualifying nature: Pass/Fail) for candidates shortlisted from combined Tier I and Tier II scores.

How to Apply

  1. Applications must be submitted online through the RGCB portal.
  2. Upload all necessary supporting documents for educational qualifications and experience as instructed on the portal.
  3. Candidates applying for multiple positions must submit separate applications for each post.
  4. Applicants currently employed in Central/State Government, PSUs, or Central Autonomous Bodies must submit their application online and forward a hard copy through proper channel, or submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of selection procedures.
  5. There is no application fee.

Last Date to Apply

December 14, 2026 (up to 17.00 hrs)

Apply Link

For more details and to submit your online application, visit: RGCB Official Career Page