Essential Qualifications
Track I — Primary
Science & Technology
- Master’s degree or 4-year Bachelor’s degree in any area of science & technology from a recognised institution
- At least 55% marks (without rounding off)
- Must hold a valid 5-year national fellowship: CSIR/UGC-JRF, DBT-JRF, UGC-RGNF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, or any other GoI nationally competitive fellowship
Track II — Institutional / Industry Fellowship
Medicine, Engineering & Pharmacy
- MBBS undergraduates
- 4-year undergraduates in any branch of engineering (BTech/BE) — non-biological sciences
- Pharmacy graduates
- At least 55% marks
- Must have qualified GATE or GPAT
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for receiving applications | 10th May 2026 (Sunday) |
| Display of shortlisted candidates & instructions on Institute website | 13th May 2026 (Wednesday) |
| First round of interview (Online) | 19 & 20 May 2026 (Tuesday & Wednesday) |
| Final round of interview (Offline — BRIC-ILS) | 16 – 18 June 2026 (Tuesday – Thursday) |
| Declaration of final results on Institute website | On or before 26 June 2026 (Friday) |
Notes & Conditions
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Reservation criteria will be applied as per Government of India rules and regulations.
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Candidates awaiting final results may apply; however, if selected, they must produce their final mark sheet before joining.
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If the original National Fellowship certificate is unavailable, candidates may submit a photocopy of the original admit card and the result page highlighting their roll number. Score sheet holders may apply but must submit certificates at the time of interview if shortlisted.
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3-tier selection procedure: (i) Screening and shortlisting based on advertised criteria — additional cut-offs may apply if applicant numbers are high. (ii) First-round interviews held online. (iii) Shortlisted candidates attend a second and final offline round at BRIC-ILS, interact with PIs of their choice, followed by final selection.
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Selected candidates will be notified via the BRIC-ILS website and an offer letter stating the assigned PI and joining date. Candidates must accept and join within the stipulated date. A maximum extension of one month may be granted in emergencies if intimated before expiry. Multiple extension requests will not be entertained.
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Accommodation: The Institute will provide accommodation to candidates attending the final round of interview on a payment basis.
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DST Inspire Fellows: BRIC-ILS will provide technical and intellectual assistance for submitting a PhD project proposal. No financial support will be provided by BRIC-ILS. PhD registration will be confirmed upon activation of any national-level fellowship within one year of joining.
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Age Limit: Below 28 years as of the last date of application. Relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST/PwD/female applicants and by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants.
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Incomplete applications, false or incorrect information, and non-possession of essential qualifications detected at any stage will lead to disqualification. The decision of the competent authority at BRIC-ILS will be final and binding.
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Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE through the official link: https://app.ils.res.in/apply.php?post=SlJGIFBoLkQuIFByb2dyYW1fMTc2
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Application Fee: Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) for all applicants except SC/ST/PwD. Fee must be paid online only via the link in the application form.
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Fellowship: Emoluments as per guidelines of DST/DBT/CSIR/UGC/ICMR, revised from time to time.
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To-and-fro bus/rail fare by the shortest route, limited to sleeper class, will be reimbursed to all candidates appearing for the final round of interview.
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The list of candidates shortlisted for interview will be published on the Institute’s website.
Available Positions
25
Total
Positions
Total
Positions
| # | Principal Investigator | Field of Research | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anshuman Dixit | AI/ML assisted drug designing against cancers / Bioengineering of enzymes | 02 |
| 2 | Arun Nagaraj | Host immune responses in malaria | 02 |
| 3 | Amaresh C. Panda | Circular RNA in muscle regeneration and pancreatic beta-cell biology | 01 |
| 4 | Amol R. Suryawanshi | Understanding of cancer and viral diseases through clinical proteomics | 03 |
| 5 | Debabrata Biswas | Host bacteria interactions | 02 |
| 6 | Gulam Hussain Syed | Host virus interaction and anti-viral drug discovery | 02 |
| 9 | Namisha Sharma | Plant biotic stress | 01 |
| 10 | Punit Prasad | Epigenetic factors in blood cell development and cancer | 02 |
| 11 | P. V. Ramchander | Human/medical genetics | 03 |
| 12 | Rupesh Dash | Chemoresistance in cancer | 01 |
| 13 | Rajeeb K. Swain | Developmental biology and human disease modelling | 02 |
| 14 | Seema Pradhan | Plant abiotic stress | 01 |
| 17 | Shantibhusan Senapati | Microbial Intervention in Health and Disease | 01 |
| 18 | Tushar Kant Beuria | Bacterial cell division and antimicrobial drug resistance | 02 |
Apply Online
Submit your application through the official BRIC-ILS portal before 10 May 2026.
Application Fee: Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) for General/OBC applicants. SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempt. Payment must be made online only.
