NIPER Hiring Junior Research Fellow | Pharmacy Graduates | Apply Online
Looking for the latest Junior Research Fellow opportunity through a Walk-In Drive? The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), SAS Nagar, Mohali, has announced a Walk-In Drive for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions under a DBT-sponsored biotechnology research project. Candidates with qualifications such as M.Pharm, MS (Pharm) are eligible to attend the interview on 21 July 2026.
- Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Location: Punjab
About the Institute
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), SAS Nagar (Mohali) is India’s premier pharmaceutical education and research institute under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India. NIPER is renowned for advanced research, innovation, and excellence in pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical development.
Project Details
- Project Title: Development of Novel IL-23/TNF-α Bispecific Domain Antibody (BiSpekDAb) for Asthma
- Project Number: GP-494
- Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi
- Funding Program: BioE3 – Precision Biotherapeutics (Monoclonal Antibodies)
- Remuneration: Rs. 37,000/- p.m. + HRA, if applicable, as per DST norms.
- Principal Investigator (PI): Prof. Abhay H. Pande, Head, Department of Biotechnology
- Project Focus: Development of a novel bispecific domain antibody targeting IL-23 and TNF-α for the treatment of asthma.
- Research Area: Antibody Engineering, Protein Biopharmaceuticals, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, and Immunotherapy
Qualification
- Candidates must possess an M.S. (Pharm.), M.Pharm., with a minimum of 60% marks (General/OBC), 55% (SC/ST), or 50% (PwBD) in the qualifying examination.
- Applicants must also have qualified NET, GATE, CSIR, UGC, ICMR, DBT, or any equivalent national-level examination.
- Candidates with hands-on experience in protein expression, protein purification, ELISA, SPR, cellular assays, and molecular biology techniques will be preferred.
Walk-in Interview Details
- Interview Date: 21.07.2026 (Tuesday)
- Interview Location: Room No. 108, Block F, Deptt. of Biotechnology, NIPER – S.A.S. Nagar – 160062 (Punjab)
- Interview Time: 4:30 pm
Additional Information
- Only eligible Indian nationals can apply.
- The positions are temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- No claim for regularization/absorption in the Institute.
- Complete application forms are available at https://www.niper.gov.in/jobs.
- Bring attested copies of testimonials, degrees, and certificates, and the application fee, if applicable.
- Application fee: Rs. 500/- for General & OBC; NIL for SC/ST/PWD/female candidates (Demand Draft in favour of ‘Director, NIPER-SAS Nagar’).
- No TA/DA for attending the interview.
- Institute reserves the right to withdraw or not fill the positions.
