NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CELL SCIENCE, PUNE
NCCS Complex, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus,
Ganeshkhind,
Pune 411 007
Ph. D. Admissions- AUGUST 2026
Last date for submission of online applications: May 11, 2026
The National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune, invites applications from eligible candidates for
admission to its Ph.D. program for the August 2026 session.
Applicants who are bonafide Indian citizens, with a consistently strong academic record and a
demonstrated commitment to pursuing doctoral research in frontier areas of modern biology, including
Cell and Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Neuroscience,
Immunology, Infection Biology, Cancer Biology, and Microbial Ecology, are encouraged to apply.
Candidates possessing a postgraduate degree and a valid Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) awarded by
CSIR, UGC, DBT (Category I), ICMR, or BINC are eligible to apply.
Applicants who do not hold a fellowship but have qualified the JGEEBILS examination conducted by
NCBS/TIFR in December 2025 are also eligible to apply. NCCS will offer a limited number of
fellowships to selected candidates from this category.
Shortlisting of candidates for the Ph.D. interview will be carried out in accordance with NCCS selection
criteria.
Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee shortlisting for interview or selection to
the Ph.D. program.
ELIGIBILITY:
1. Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in any branch of science, with a strong interest in
pursuing research in modern biology, and must have secured a minimum of 60% marks or an
equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).
o A relaxation of 5% marks will be applicable for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC
categories and persons with disabilities, as per Government of India norms.
2. Candidates must fulfill either of the following criteria:
o Hold a valid fellowship from CSIR, UGC, DBT (Category I), ICMR, or BINC
OR
o Have appeared in the JGEEBILS examination conducted by NCBS/TIFR in December 2025.
Shortlisting for interview will be based on the JGEEBILS cutoff determined by NCCS.
Candidates qualified only for Lectureship (LS) in CSIR-UGC (NET), DBT (Category II), ICAR or listed
under the ICMR Project category are not eligible to apply.
NOTES:
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online portal. Applicants are required to
have a Gmail account to complete the application process.
For technical queries related to the application process, please contact: academics@nccs.res.in
with the subject line “Ph.D. Admission Query”. All updates and announcements will be made
available on the NCCS website: https://nccs.res.in/Career/1
The upper age limit for JRF shall be 28 years as on August 01, 2026. Age relaxation for women
and candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories will be in accordance with the
Government of India guidelines.
The terms and conditions pertaining to the fellowship will be according to the funding agency
that grants the fellowship. NCCS will not be responsible for providing fellowships except for
selected JGEEBILS students.
Reservations will be in accordance with Government of India guidelines. Applicants from SC/
ST/ OBC/ PWD/ EWS categories must attach a self-attested copy of the relevant certificate with
their application and provide the original certificates at the time of joining. This includes SC/ST
(caste certificate), OBC (latest non-creamy layer certificate), PWD (PWD certificate), and EWS
(income & asset certificate).
NCCS Ph. D. program is a full-time commitment, and selected candidates may be required to
reside on campus. On-campus hostel accommodation is provided to selected students on a firstcome, first-served basis.
SCHEDULE FOR Ph. D. ADMISSIONS, MARCH - 2026 SESSION
Last date for receipt of online applications 11th May, 2026
Publication of the list of shortlisted candidates invited for an
interview on the NCCS website
21st May, 2026
First round of interview (online) 8
th, 9th & 10th June, 2026
Declaration of result of first round (online) 10th June, 2026 (7PM)
Final round of interview (online) 11th & 12th June, 2026
Declaration of result of selected candidates 22nd June, 2026
Interaction and finalization of guide To be announced
Last Date for Joining 3
rd August, 2026
Apply
Online HERE
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