BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the posts of Technical Officer, Technical Assistant Group II and Technical Assistant Group I under Advertisement No. RGCB/Advt./TECH/01/2026 dated 28 October 2026. Total 08 positions. Last date for submission of online application is 14 December 2026 up to 17:00 hrs. There is no application fee.
RGCB Technical Officer Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Technical Officer & Technical Assistant |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies |
08 |
| Age Limit |
Maximum 35 years |
| Salary |
Pay Level-2 / Level-5 / Level-7 |
| Minimum Qualification |
Plus Two / B.Sc. / B.E./B.Tech. / M.Sc. + Experience |
| Application Fee |
Nil |
| Selection Process |
Tier I + Tier II + Tier III (Practical) |
| Job Location |
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| Last Date |
14 December 2026 |
✅ RGCB Technical Officer Vacancy Details:
- Technical Officer (Code #1) – 02 Posts (UR) – Pay Level-7 of 7th CPC
- Technical Assistant Group II (Code #2) – 03 Posts (UR-1, OBC-1, EWS-1) – Pay Level-5 of 7th CPC
- Technical Assistant Group I (Code #3) – 03 Posts (UR-2, OBC-1) – Pay Level-2 of 7th CPC
✅ RGCB Technical Officer Age Limit:
- Maximum 35 years as on the last date of receipt of applications (14 December 2026).
- Age relaxation as per RGCB/Government of India Rules for reserved categories.
✅ RGCB Technical Officer Eligibility Criteria:
- Technical Officer: 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 + Minimum of two years of documented work experience in the relevant field in Central or State Government research institutions/PSU/Autonomous Bodies/Universities.
- Technical Assistant Group II: First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Science + Minimum of one year of documented work experience in the relevant field in Central or State Government research institutions/PSU/Autonomous Bodies/Universities.
- Technical Assistant Group I: Plus Two / Higher Secondary / VHSE or equivalent with First Class + Minimum of one year of documented work experience in the relevant field in Central or State Government research institutions/PSU/Autonomous Bodies/Universities.
- Qualifications and experience reckoned as on 14 December 2026. Candidates must be citizens of India.
✅ RGCB Technical Officer Selection Process:
- Initial screening by Institutional Screening Committee.
- Tier I: Objective type (multiple choice) – 100 questions, 200 marks, negative marking of 0.50 per wrong answer, duration 90 minutes (General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language).
- Tier II: Descriptive paper – 100 marks, duration 90 minutes (academic subjects and job description topics; answer any 5 out of 10 questions).
- Tier III: Practical Skills Test – Qualifying (Pass/Fail) based on job description.
- Final selection on the basis of combined score in Tier I and Tier II of candidates who pass Tier III. Examinations conducted only at Thiruvananthapuram.
✅ RGCB Technical Officer Important Dates:
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Notification Date |
28/10/2026 |
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Last Date for Online Application |
14/12/2026 (17:00 hrs) |
✅ How to Apply RGCB Technical Officer 2026:
- Apply only through the online portal: https://rgcb.res.in/positions/application. No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Upload documents supporting educational qualifications and experience as per instructions in the portal. Incomplete applications or those without relevant documents will be rejected.
- Candidates applying for multiple positions must submit separate applications.
- Persons working in Central/State Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies must also submit hard copy through proper channel or produce NOC if shortlisted.
- There is no application fee. Applications must be submitted on or before 14 December 2026 (17:00 hrs). Validity of the selection panel will be one year from the date of approval.