IICB Recruitment 2025: CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, a premier Institute under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has announced notification for Technical Assistant/Technician (1) posts. There are 21 vacancies available for these posts. Candidates with 12th/B.Sc/MA/ITI/Diploma qualifications are eligible to apply for this job. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 31 March 2025. The detailed eligibility and selection processor IICB jobs are explained below. Interested candidates can also try AAI Recruitment.
IICB Recruitment 2025 – Details:
| Job Role | Technical Assistant/Technician (1) |
| Job Category | Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.Sc/M.Sc/Diploma/10th |
| Total Vacancies | 21 Posts |
| Experience | Freshers/Experienced |
| Stipend | Rs. 19,900 – 1,12,400/- |
| Job Location | Kolkata |
| Last Date | 31 March 2025 |
Detailed Eligibility:
Educational Qualification:
Technical Assistant (Vacancy Code – 6002501)
- B.Sc. or equivalent in chemistry, physics and math (PCM) combination with minimum 60% marks and one year experience in the operation of at least one of the following sophisticated analytical instruments (NMR/LCMS/GCMS/HPLC/FPLC/Xray/CD/MALDI MS/BLI/ SPR/ AFM/TEM/SEM/ RAMAN/AFM) for analysis/ characterization of chemical compound and its qualitative/quantitative analysis from a recognized Institute / Organization.
- Desirable Qualification: M.Sc. in chemical science with experience of working in a pharmaceutical R&D centre/recognized institutes engaged in discovery and development of drugs and process technology and analysis/ characterization of chemical compound and its qualitative/quantitative analysis
Technical Assistant (Vacancy Code – 6002502)
- B.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences/ Biological Sciences / Biotechnology/ Biochemistry / Microbiology/ Biomedical Science as one of the subjects, with minimum 60% marks and one year experience from a recognized institute / organization on genomics/proteomics to handle advanced laboratory equipments such as Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)/ or Mass Spectrometer/ Digital PCR/ Micro-array/ Fluorescence Microscope/ regular biochemical assays/ Molecular techniques such as DNA gel electrophoresis/ Plasmid Isolation/ BLI/ SPR/ AFM/ TFM/SEM.
- Desirable Qualification: M.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences / Biological Sciences / Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ microbiology/ Biomedical Science engaged in wet lab of biomedical research in the area of microbiology / parasitology / virology/ cancer biology
Technical Assistant (Vacancy Code – 6002503)
- B.Sc. or equivalent in Biological Sciences with minimum 60% marks and one year experience from a recognized institute / organization in handling Flow cytometer and sorter, Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter instruments
- Desirable Qualification: M.Sc. or equivalent in Biological Sciences and experience in handling Flow cytometer & sorter and Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter instruments
Technical Assistant (Vacancy Code – 6002504)
- B.Sc. or equivalent in Biological Sciences / Biotechnology/ Toxicology/ pharmacology with minimum 60% marks and one year experience in handling and maintenance of automated instruments as per NABL/NABH/GLP/CGLP norms or Histopathology from a recognized institute /organization having NABL/NABH/GL certification.
- Desirable Qualification: At least 2 years’ experience in NABL/NABH/GLP Certified labs in handling and maintenance of automated instruments as per NABL/GLP/CGLP norms or Histopathology Or perform pharmacokinetic studies using modern analytical instruments like HPLC/LCMSMS. Design and handling of animal studies.
Technical Assistant (Vacancy Code – 6002505)
- B.Sc or equivalent in Computer Science with minimum 60% marks and one year experience in the area of Computer Science / Computer Technology / Information Technology from a recognized institute / organization Or
- Diploma in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Computer Technology / Information Technology of at least 3 years full time duration or at least 2 years full time duration in case of lateral admission in diploma courses with minimum 60% marks and 02 years‟ experience in the area of Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Computer Technology / Information Technology
- Desirable Qualification: One year Experience in Administration and Maintenance of IT Applications, Installation and Configuration Management for IT and Network Devices, Servers and End User IT Equipment.
Technical Assistant (Vacancy Code – 6002506)
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3 years full-time or 2 years full-time for lateral entry) with minimum 60% marks
- 2 years’ experience in the relevant trade
- Desirable Qualification: Experience in handling/operating/maintaining sophisticated instruments (NMR/LCMS/MS/HPLC/XRay/CD/FACS/BLI/SPR/AFM/TEM/SEM/Confocal Microscopy)
Technical Assistant (Vacancy Code – 6002507)
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering of at least 3 years full time duration or at least 2 years full time duration in case of lateral admission in diploma courses with minimum 60% marks with 02 years experience in relevant trade
- Desirable Qualification: Experience in handling/operating/maintaini ng of any of the following listed sophisticated instruments NMR/LCMS/MS /HPLC/XRay/CD/FACS/BLI/SPR/AF M/TEM/SEM /Confocal Microscopy
Technical Assistant (Vacancy Code – 6002508)
- Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering of at least 3 years full time duration or at least 2 years full time duration in case of lateral admission in diploma courses with minimum 60% marks with 02 years experience in relevant trade
- Desirable Qualification: Experience in handling/operating/maintaining of any of the following listed sophisticated instruments NMR/LCMS/MS/HPLC/XRay/CD/FACS/BLI/SPR/AFM/ TEM/SEM/Confocal Microscopy
Technician (1) (Vacancy Code – 6002509)
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in Mechanic (Refrigeration & Air Conditioner) Trade Or
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Mechanic (Refrigeration & Air Conditioner) Trade
- Desirable Qualification: One-year of industrial/institutional experience in the relevant field in addition to 2 years of full time as an apprentice trainee or full-time ITI certificate course.
Technician (1) (Vacancy Code – 6002510)
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in Electronics Mechanic trade Or
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with 55% marks and 2 years of full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Electronics Mechanic trade
- Desirable Qualification: One-year of industrial/institutional experience in the relevant field in addition to 2 years of full time as an apprentice trainee or full-time ITI certificate course.
Technician (1) (Vacancy Code – 6002511)
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in Instrument Mechanic trade Or
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with 55% marks and 2 years of full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Instrument Mechanic trade
- Desirable Qualification: One-year of industrial/institutional experience in the relevant field in addition to 2 years of fulltime as an apprentice trainee or full-time ITI certificate course.
Technician (1) (Vacancy Code – 6002512)
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) and ITI Certificate or National/State Trade Certificate in Electrician Trade OR
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects (minimum 55% marks) and 2 years full-time apprentice training in Electrician Trade
- Desirable Qualification: One-year of industrial/institutional experience in the relevant field in addition to 2 years of fulltime as an apprentice trainee or full-time ITI certificate course.
Technician (1) (Vacancy Code – 6002513)
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or National / State trade certificate in Catering & Hospitality Assistant Or
- SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Catering & Hospitality Assistant
- Desirable Qualification: Two-year of industrial/institutional apprentice trainee or experience in Catering & Hospitality Assistant in addition to 2 years of full time as apprentice trainee or fulltime ITI certificate course.
Age Limit: 28 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- PwBD (Unreserved) (40% or more disability): 10 years
- PwBD (SC/ST) (40% or more disability): 15 years
- PwBD (OBC) (40% or more disability): 13 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deducting actual military service rendered
- Departmental Candidate (CSIR Council employee) / Govt. Departments / Autonomous Bodies / PSUs: 5 years
- Any Other Category: No age relaxation
Salary:
- Technical Assistant: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Pay Level – 6)
- Technician (1): Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 (Pay Level – 2)
No.of.Vacancies: 21 Posts
- Technical Assistant (Vacancy code – 6002501): 04 (UR-01, EWS-01, SC01, ST-01)
- Technical Assistant (Vacancy code – 6002502): 03 (UR-01, SC01, OBC-01)
- Technical Assistant (Vacancy code – 6002503): 01 (UR)
- Technical Assistant (Vacancy code – 6002504): 02 (01-UR, EWS-01)
- Technical Assistant (Vacancy code – 6002505): 01 (OBCPwBD)
- Technical Assistant (Vacancy Code – 6002506): 02 (SC-01, OBC-01)
- Technical Assistant (Vacancy Code – 6002507): 01 (UR)
- Technical Assistant (Vacancy Code – 6002508): 01 (UR)
- Technician (1) (Vacancy Code – 6002509): 01 (UR)
- Technician (1) (Vacancy Code – 6002510): 01 (UR)
- Technician (1) (Vacancy Code – 6002511): 01 (OBC)
- Technician (1) (Vacancy Code – 6002512): 01 (SC-PwBD – Blindness & Low Vision)
- Technician (1) (Vacancy Code – 6002513): 02 (EWS-01, SC-01)
Selection Process:
- Screened candidates will be called for Trade Test and those who qualify in the trade test will be called for a competitive written examination.
- For these posts, there will be three papers (Paper-I, Paper-II & Paper-III).
- Paper-II & III will be evaluated only for those candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks (to be determined by the Selection Committee) in Paper-I
- The Final merit list will be prepared only on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates in Paper-II & PaperIII.
For Technical Assistant:
| Exam Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | OMR-based or Computer-Based Objective Type (MCQ) |
| Medium of Questions | English and Hindi (except for English language questions) |
| Standard of Exam | Diploma / Graduation Level (as per advertised qualification) |
| Total No. of Questions | 200 |
| Total Time Allotted | 3 hours |
Paper-I (Time Allotted – 1 hour)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test* | 50 | 100 (2 marks per correct answer) | No negative marking |
Paper-II (Time Allotted – 30 minutes)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 (3 marks per correct answer) | -1 mark per wrong answer |
| English Language | 25 | 75 (3 marks per correct answer) | -1 mark per wrong answer |
Paper-III (Time Allotted – 90 minutes)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concerned Subject | 100 | 300 (3 marks per correct answer) | -1 mark per wrong answer |
For Technician (1):
| Exam Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | OMR-based or Computer-Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination |
| Medium of Questions | English & Hindi (except for the English language section) |
| Standard of Exam | SSC + ITI / XIIth standard |
| Total No. of Questions | 150 |
| Total Time Allotted | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Paper-I (Time Allotted – 1 hour)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test* | 50 | 100 (2 marks per correct answer) | No negative marks |
Paper-II (Time Allotted – 30 minutes)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 negative mark per wrong answer |
| English Language | 25 | 75 (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 negative mark per wrong answer |
Paper-III (Time Allotted – 1 hour)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concerned Subject | 50 | 150 (3 marks per correct answer) | 1 negative mark per wrong answer |
Application Fees:
- All other categories: Rs. 500/-
- Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempted from submission of application fee
How to Apply for IICB Recruitment 2025?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the job online on their official website latest by 31 March 2025 (17.30 hrs)
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To Apply: Click here
Important Dates:
- Start Date of Online Application Form & Payment of Application Fee: 24/02/2025 from 11:00 hours
- Last Date for Submission of Online Application Form & Payment of Application Fee: 31/03/2025 up to 17:30 hours (After this, the website link will be disabled)
- Tentative Date of Written Examination: Will be notified on the CSIR-IICB website
- Issue of Admit Card / Call Letter to Registered Candidates: Will be notified on the CSIR-IICB
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