NIF Recruitment 2026 for 10 Scientist ‘D’, Scientist ‘C’ & Scientist ‘B’ Posts
National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, has announced recruitment for 10 Scientist ‘D’, Scientist ‘C’ and Scientist ‘B’ posts through direct recruitment. The vacancies include 1 Scientist ‘D’, 4 Scientist ‘C’ and 5 Scientist ‘B’ posts in various disciplines. Candidates with a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in the relevant field along with the prescribed research experience and publications can apply. Eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the NIF Recruitment Portal within 30 days from the publication of the advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
Name of Organization National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India Post Name Scientist ‘D’, Scientist ‘C’, Scientist ‘B’ Education Ph.D. / First Class Master’s Degree in relevant disciplines with prescribed research experience and publications Total Vacancies 10 Salary ₹56,100 – ₹2,09,200, depending on the post Age Limit Up to 35 years for Scientist ‘B’ & ‘C’; up to 40 years for Scientist ‘D’ Application Fee ₹1,000 for UR/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD and Women candidates Selection Process Screening/Shortlisting, Written Test if required, and Interview Apply Mode Online Job Location Gandhinagar, Gujarat Last Date To Apply Within 30 days from publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar
Vacancy Details
Post Name Vacancy Education Scientist ‘D’ 1 Ph.D. in relevant discipline with 5 years of R&D experience and 5 publications Scientist ‘C’ 4 Ph.D. in relevant discipline with 3 years of R&D experience and 3 publications Scientist ‘B’ 5 Ph.D. OR First Class Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with 2 publications Total 10 —
How to Apply
Visit the NIF Recruitment Portal and open the online application facility for Advertisement No. Adv/02/2026.
Read the detailed recruitment notification and check the requirements for the Scientist post you intend to apply for.
Register on the recruitment portal using a valid email address and mobile number.
Complete the online application form with the required personal and other details.
Upload self-attested copies of the required certificates and supporting documents.
Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment facility.
Review the completed application carefully and submit it online.
Save or print a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
Candidates should apply for only one post for which they meet the prescribed requirements.
Complete the online application within 30 days from the publication of the advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
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