NCBS Recruitment 2026: PhD Program & PhD Admissions for Chemistry | Apply Now
Are you a Chemistry graduate looking for a PhD Program? NCBS Recruitment invites applications for the PhD Admissions 2026 – GS Program, offering Chemistry PhD Jobs for candidates with a Master’s degree or equivalent and top scores in national exams such as CSIR, UGC-JRF, DBT, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE, or GATE. This PhD Program provides JRF/SRF fellowships, advanced research opportunities in chemical biology, molecular sciences, and life sciences, and mentorship from leading scientists. Apply online before 5th April 2026 to secure a place in this prestigious Chemistry PhD Admissions cycle at NCBS-TIFR.
About National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS-TIFR):
The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS-TIFR) is a leading Indian research institute advancing studies in life sciences, chemical biology, and molecular sciences. Through NCBS Recruitment, the institute offers the PhD Program GS 2026 for Chemistry graduates, providing opportunities for Chemistry PhD Jobs and cutting-edge research. The PhD Admissions process offers JRF/SRF fellowships, access to state-of-the-art laboratories, and mentorship from world-class scientists. Candidates gain hands-on experience in chemical biology, molecular modeling, nanosciences, and interdisciplinary life sciences research. NCBS fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, making it an ideal destination for
Chemistry graduates aiming to build a career in academic or industrial research.PhD Programme – GS 2026 Admission
NCBS-TIFR announces the opening of online applications for the PhD Programme – GS 2026. Admissions are through National-Level Exams such as CSIR/UGC-JRF, DBT, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE, or GATE.
Application Deadline:
Apply for the PhD Programme – GS 2026 by 05/04/2026 till 5.00 pm.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Master’s degree in any branch of Biology/Agricultural Sciences/Physics/Chemistry/Computer Science, Sci/Maths, OR a 5-year degree (e.g., MBBS, BDS), OR a professional Master’s degree (M.Pharm / M.Tech).
- The candidate must have qualified in at least one of the following national-level scholarship/fellowship exams with more than 95% percentile (valid as of 01 August 2026): CSIR / UGC-JRF, DBT, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE, or GATE.
- Candidates in the Top 10 percentiles of GATE, and those who have qualified UGC/CSIR NET without JRF, may also be considered if they have at least 6 months of continuous research experience.
Fellowship:
All selected candidates will be eligible to receive the regular JRF fellowship (Rs. 37,000/month + HRA as applicable) for the first two years, along with the standard annual contingency. Upon meeting the registration requirements, the fellowship will be upgraded to SRF (Rs. 42,000/month + HRA, as applicable). Selected candidates may also avail themselves of their own national fellowship or the TIFR fellowship.
Key Dates: Closing date of online application: 5th April 2026 (end of the day)
Contact:
- For any questions and clarifications, please write to: phd@ncbs.res.in
- Subject line: August 2026 PhD Admissions.
