ICAR–National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics
Ramagondanahalli, Yelahanka,
Bengaluru-560 119, Karnataka
ADVT. NO. 03/NIVEDI/2026-27
ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (ICARNIVEDI), Ramagondanahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru – 560119, invites eligible and
interested candidates to attend the Walk-in-Interview for engagement of project
personnel on a temporary basis under various time-bound Ad-hoc Projects/Schemes.
The interviews will be held on 16.09.2026 and 18.09.2026 at 9:00 AM at ICARNIVEDI, Bengaluru.
Title of the Project/scheme: “National Livestock Disease Epidemiology and Disease Modelling Program” (BMGF)”
[PI: Dr. Baldev Raj Gulati, Project Coordinator]
2.
Senior Research
Fellow
(One position)
Master degree in M.V.Sc in
Veterinary Public Health and
Epidemiology/Veterinary Microbiology/Veterinary
Parasitology/Veterinary
Pathology/Life Sciences
with 4 years/5 years of
Bachelor’s degree.
Candidates having post-graduate
degree in Basic Sciences with 3
years Bachelor’s degree and 2
years Master’s degree should
have NET qualifications and 2
years of research experience
• Experience in molecular
techniques such as PCR, QPCR,
Sequencing etc.
• Experience in serological
techniques such as ELISA, SNT.
• Experience in investigating
livestock disease outbreaks
• Experience of delivering
lectures in training programs
related to Veterinary Epidemiology
(Responsibilities)
• Ability to work in
challenging field conditions and
rural environments
• Skills in sample collection
• Experience with PCR, ELISA
and sequencing
Experience in designing and
conducting epidemiological
studies
Rs. 37,000/- per
month + HRA
for 1st and 2nd
35 Years
for men
and year & Rs.
42,000/- per
month + HRA
for 3rd year
16.09.2026
Title of the Project/scheme: “Advancing Bovine TB Control through Diagnostics and Vaccines (ABTBC)”
[PI: Dr. M. Nagalingam, Project Investigator]
3.
Project Manager
(One
position)
M.V.Sc. / M.Tech. / Master’s
degree in Veterinary Public
Health & Epidemiology /
Veterinary Microbiology /
Epidemiology / life Science, with
a minimum of 3-5 years’
experience in epidemiology,
disease surveillance or field trial
implementation after completion
of Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience in
managing multi-disciplinary teams
and complex, multi-institutional
research projects.
• Experience in design and
conduct of field / herd-level
intervention or cohort studies in
livestock, including randomisation,
cohort allocation and longitudinal
follow-up.
• Experience in diagnostic
assay validation and quality
assurance frameworks (WOAH
validation pathway, ISO
17025:2017, inter-laboratory
comparison, proficiency testing).
• Experience in laboratory
management, including BSL-2 /
BSL-3 facility operations and
handling of risk-group pathogens.
• Experience of coordination
with State Animal Husbandry
Departments, national disease
control programmes and
international collaborating
partners.
Proficiency in epidemiological
data analysis; scientific writing
and publication record.
(Responsibilities)
• Lead and coordinate all
technical work packages of the
project and ensure timely delivery
of objectives across all study sites.
• Coordinate the
demonstration-herd study -
baseline whole-herd screening,
cohort allocation, segregation
management, vaccination and
booster schedules, and
surveillance calendars.
• Coordinate diagnostic
validation activities - interlaboratory reproducibility studies,
field accuracy assessment, pairedsample studies and cut-off
derivation.
• Coordinate field trial
implementation across India,
including, monthly farm visits and
field data quality audits.
• Oversee laboratory
operations, SOP preparation internal quality control, reference
material maintenance and
biosafety / biosecurity compliance.
• Supervise project staff and
fellows; conduct training
programmes and capacity-building
activities for field and laboratory
personnel.
• Compile, validate and
analyse epidemiological,
productivity and economic data;
prepare technical reports,
manuscripts and policy briefs.
• Coordinate with State
Animal Husbandry Departments,
national and international partners
and other stakeholders.
Other assigned activities
Rs. 1,25,000/-
per month
(Consolidated)
4.
Research
Associate
(One position)
Ph.D. in Animal biotechnology/
Veterinary Microbiology /
Microbiology / Biotechnology/
Bioinformatics / Life Sciences.
OR
Master’s degree in Animal
biotechnology/ Veterinary
Microbiology Microbiology /
Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics /
Life Sciences with 4 / 5 years of
Bachelor’s degree, having 1st
division or 60% marks or
equivalent overall grade point
average, with at least three years
of research experience as
evidenced from Fellowship /
Associateship / Training / other
engagements.
• Hands-on experience in
bacterial whole genome
sequencing (WGS) data analysis —
quality control, assembly,
annotation, variant calling and
phylogenomics.
• Experience with
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
complex genomics, including
lineage assignment, SNP-based
typing and drug-resistance
prediction pipelines.
• Experience in
metagenomics and microbiome
analysis from clinical or
environmental samples.
• Proficiency in Linux / UNIX
environment, R and Python;
familiarity with workflow managers (Nextflow / Snakemake) and use of
HPC / cloud resources.
• Experience in comparative
genomics, molecular epidemiology
and transmission-cluster
inference.
• Experience in wet-lab library
preparation and operation of
IonTorrent and / or Oxford
Nanopore platforms.
Publications in peer-reviewed
indexed journals; experience in
delivering training.
(Responsibilities)
• Design and execute
bioinformatics workflows for whole
genome sequencing of
Mycobacterium isolates — QC,
assembly, annotation and
comparative genomic analysis.
• Perform species and lineage
assignment, SNP-based typing,
phylogenetic and phylodynamic
analysis, and transmission-cluster
inference.
• Analyse metagenomic and
targeted-sequencing data from
clinical, milk and environmental
samples for pathogen detection
and characterisation.
• Support antigen and peptide
selection through comparative
genomic and in-silico analyses
relevant to DIVA-capable
diagnostics.
• Coordinate sequencing
activities - sample selection, library preparation, liaison with
sequencing facilities and data
quality control.
• Establish and document
analysis pipelines, maintain
version-controlled code, and
prepare SOPs and analysis reports.
• Curate project sequence
data, prepare submissions to
public repositories and maintain
metadata standards.
• Contribute to research
publications and technical reports;
assist the Principal Investigator in
project monitoring and reporting.
Deliver training and mentor
project fellows in genomics and
data analysis, and undertake
other duties assigned by the
Principal Investigator.
5.
Young
Professional-II
(Three
positions)
Post Graduate degree in
Microbiology / Biotechnology /
Biochemistry/life sciences or its
equivalent.
• Working experience in a
microbiology laboratory.
• Hands-on experience in
PCR, real-time PCR and ELISA.
• Experience in handling
mycobacteria or other risk-group
bacterial pathogens, including
culture, decontamination and
biosafety practices.
• Experience in whole-blood
based assays / interferon-gamma
release assays (IGRA) and sample
handling under field conditions.
Proficiency in basic computer
skills (MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint) and laboratory data
entry.
Responsibility
• Process field and laboratory
samples blood, milk and tissue for
serological, immunological and
molecular testing.
• Perform IGRA / whole-blood
stimulation assays, ELISA, lateral
flow tests, conventional PCR and
real-time PCR.
• Routine laboratory activities
and undertake work under
prescribed biosafety conditions.
• Maintenance of data, SOPs,
laboratory records, compilation
and assist in laboratory quality
management.
• Travel to field sites across
India for sample collection.
Other assigned activities
Rs. 42,000/-
per month
(Consolidated)
16.09.2026
6.
Young
Professional-II
(One position)
Graduate degree in Veterinary
Science (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) from a
recognised university.
OR
Post Graduate degree (M.V.Sc.)
in Veterinary Public Health &
Epidemiology / Veterinary
Microbiology / Preventive
Veterinary Medicine / Veterinary
Medicine.
• Experience in blood and
clinical sample collection from
cattle and buffaloes, and in
restraint and handling of large
ruminants.
• Experience in field disease
investigation, questionnaire-based
data collection and farmer
interaction.
Responsibilities
• Collect blood, milk and other
clinical samples from cattle and
buffaloes at demonstration herds
and field sites.
• Travel to study sites across
India.
Research activities of the project
Rs. 42,000/-
per month
(Consolidated)
16.09.2026
Title of the Project/scheme: Epidemiology of Chandipura Virus Infection, Gujarat, India
[PI: Dr. Md Mudassar Chanda, Project Investigator]
8.
Project
Technical
Support-III
(One position)
Three Years Graduate degree in
relevant subject / field + three
Years post qualification
experience or PG in relevant
subject / field.
• Experience in ELISA and
PCR
• Experience in collecting
insects
(Responsibilities)
• Support the lab activities
• Processing of samples and
culicoides collected in field for
ELISA, PRNT, PCR
Visiting field (sites in Gujarat) for
collection of livestock samples
and culicoides
Rs.28,000/- +
30% HRA
16.09.2026
Title of the Project/scheme: “Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training Programme (I-FETP), PM-ABHIM, NCDC”
[PI: Dr. Md Mudassar Chanda, Programme Coordinator]
9.
Programme
Support
Associate
(I-FETP)
(One position)
Graduate from a recognized
University with Minimum 3
years’ post-qualification
experience in a Government
Department, Central/State
Government Institution,
Government Medical college,
Autonomous body, PSU,
National Health Mission (NHM)
or Government-funded Public
Health Institution in one or
more of the following:
• Programme coordination
• Office administration
• Maintenance of official
records
• Preparation of reports
• Procurement
documentation
• Workshop/event
coordination
• Government
correspondence
Financial documentation
Desirable Qualification
Public Health / Hospital
Administration / Health
Management / Business
Administration / Commerce /
Statistics / Computer Applications
/ Information Technology
Desirable Experience
Epidemiology or Public Health
Programmes, PM-ABHIM, NHM,
Field Epidemiology Training
Programmes, GeM Portal, PFMS,
eOffice, MS Office, data
management and MIS
Rs. 50,000/-
per month
(Consolidated)
16.09.2026
Title of the Project/scheme: Institute Project “Bovine Disease Epidemiology Group Project”
[PI: Dr. Z B Dubal, Principal Scientist]
10.
Young
Professional -I
(One
position)
Graduate in
Microbiology/Biochemistry/
Biotechnology/ Molecular
Biology/ Life Science or its
equivalent.
• One year of experience in
relevant field in sample collection
from livestock, laboratory
experience working with basic
microbiology, seromolecular
biology techniques. Should be
ready to visit filed for sampling.
Knowledge of IT application,
virtual meeting platforms and
computer skills (MS word, Excel, Power Point, etc. will be added
advantage.
Rs. 30,000/-
Per month
(Consolidated)
18.09.2026
Title of the Project/scheme: “ICMR- Slaughterhouse Project: Building a surveillance model for detecting zoonotic spill over
in increased animal-human interaction setting using a one health approach: A study at selected slaughter houses”
[PI: Dr. Baldev Raj Gulati, Project Investigator]
11.
Project
Technical
Support-III
(Two
positions)
Three years graduate degree in
Microbiology/Biotechnology/Bio
chemistry/Bioinformatics/Life
science/Agriculture/Veterinary
Science + three years post
qualification experience or Post
Graduate degree in above
subjects
• Good Knowledge of
Microbiological and
Epidemiological methods & PCR
Assay.
• Good in biostatistics and /
or bioinformatics, R
programming or genome
analysis.
Preferably Master in
Microbiology/Veterinary Public
Health & Epidemiology
Rs. 28,000/- +
HRA per month
18.09.2026
Title of the Project/scheme: “Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) Scheme (NADCP-SP Project)”
[PI: Dr. V. Balamurugan, Project Coordinator]
12.
Data Entry
Operator
(One
Position)
Intermediate or 12th pass in
science stream or computer
science from a recognized board
with DOEACC ‘A’ level from a
recognized Institute or its
equivalent.
Advanced computer skills using
MS Office.
• Knowledge of scientific
terminology is desirable.
• Experience in tracking entries
from data sets.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain
confidentiality of sensitive
information.
• Ability to produce work in
accordance with research
institute standards
Desirable qualification
Degree in Computer Science or
Applications.
Rs. 29,200/-
per month
(Consolidated)
18.09.2026
Title of the Project/scheme “ICMR- Slaughterhouse Project: Building a surveillance model for detecting zoonotic spill
over in increased animal-human interaction setting using a one health approach: A study at selected slaughter houses”
[PI: Dr. Baldev Raj Gulati, Project Investigator]
13.
Project
Research
Scientist-I
(Non-medical)
(One position)
Post Graduate degree, including
the integrated PG degrees in
computer science/ Information
science.
OR
For Engineering/ IT/ CS-four
Years Graduate Degree.
Experience in Programming
Languages: Proficient in Python,
R, JavaScript, and PHP for AI and
data science projects.
Software
Development: Skilled in building
end-to-end Python applications,
data pipelines, and AI-powered
forecasting systems.
Deep
Learning & Model Architecture:
Hands-on experience designing
CNNs and transfer learning
models for computer vision.
Database Administration & Web
Development: Experienced with
MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript,
and PHP for building data-driven
dashboards. Statistical &
Predictive Modeling: Applied
expertise in time-series
forecasting and geospatial
modeling.
Operating Systems:
Comfortable in Python/R
environments for ML workflows.
Problem Solving: Proven ability to
independently develop complex,
integrated machine learning
frameworks. Continuous
Learning: Committed to upskilling
in Generative AI and full-stack
development.
Rs. 56,000/-
plus HRA per
month
18.09.2026
Title of the Project/scheme: “National Innovations of Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)
[PI: Dr. K P Suresh, Principal Scientist]
14.
Senior Research
Fellow
(One position)
Master's Degree in
Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/R
emote Sensing and GIS with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree.
Candidates having postgraduate degree in Basic
Sciences with 3 years Bachelor’s
degree and 2 years of Master’s
degree should have NET
qualification and 2 years of
research experience.
Experience in R or Python
programming, Expertise in
Linux/Bash, NGS data analysis (DNA-seq/RNA-seq), Multi-omics
analysis, genomic surveillance
and biological database mining.
Knowledge of disease modeling &
AI/ML-based data-driven
modeling.
Rs. 37,000/-
per month +
HRA
18.09.2026
Title of the Project/scheme: “National Livestock Disease Epidemiology and Disease Modelling Program” (BMGF)”
[PI: Dr. Baldev Raj Gulati, Project Coordinator]
15.
Senior Research
Fellow (One
position)
Master’s degree in
bioinformatics with 4/5 years of
Bachelor’s degree. candidates
having post-graduate degree in
Basic Sciences with 3 years
Bachelor's degree and 2 years
Master’s degree should have
NET qualifications and 2 years of
research experience.
Expertise in NGS (DNA-seq/RNAseq), multi-omics analysis,
genomic surveillance, and
biological database mining.
Experience in R or Python
programming.
Rs. 37,000/-
per month +
HRA for 1st
and 2nd year
&
Rs. 42,000/-
per month +
HRA for 3rd
year
18.09.2026
Title of the Project/scheme: “Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) Scheme” (NADCP-SP Project)”
[PI: Dr. V Balamurugan, Project Coordinator]
16.
Young
Professional-II
(One position)
Master’s degree in
Biostatistics/Medical Statistics
Desirable Experience: Experience
in R or Python programming,
Disease modelling and data
analysis
Rs. 42,000/-
per month
(Consolidated)
21 to 45
Years 18.09.2026
Title of the Project/scheme: “Institute Technology Management Unit (ITMU)”
[PI: Dr. M. Nagalingam, Project Investigator]
17.
Senior Research
Fellow
(One Position)
Master’s degree in biotechnology,
microbiology or relevant subject
(biological sciences) with 4
Years/ 5 years of bachelor’s
degree.
OR
Candidates having postgraduate degree in
biotechnology, microbiology or
relevant subject (biological
Experience in Technology/IP
management and Technology sciences) with 3 years
bachelor’s degree and 2 years
master’s degree should have
NET qualifications and 2 years of
research experience.
Commercialization. Certifications
in Intellectual Property Rights
(IPR).
Rs. 37,000/- per
month + HRA
for 1st and 2nd
Year
& Rs. 42,000/-
per
Month+ HRA
for 3rd year
35 years
for men;
40 years
for women
18.09.2026
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