Job Description

REGIONAL CENTRE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY



PhD Programme in Biotechnology Admissions 2024-25 (Autumn Semester)



The Institution



The Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is an Institution of National Importance


created by an Act of Parliament, established by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT),


Government of India, under the auspices of UNESCO. RCB has emerged as a pioneering


institute for research in Biotechnology and is defining new horizons in providing world-class


education, training and research at the interface of multiple disciplines.





RCB is committed to exploring new frontiers, furthering science and connecting


contemporary and emergent areas of Biotechnology through cutting-edge research. The


Centre is equipped with the state-of-the-art research laboratories at par with the global


standards. Its Advanced Technology Platform Centre (ATPC) is a highly sophisticated


instrumentation facility comprising high throughput technology platforms such as Genomics,


Proteomics, Mass Spectrometry, Microscopy platforms including Electron Microscopy and


Super Resolution Confocal Microscopy, Molecular Interaction, and Animal Experimentation


Platforms. RCB has also established a Bio-incubator in association with BIRAC (DBT) that


links promising research outcomes to commercialization by nurturing technology


development in the broad area of biopharmaceuticals.





The Doctoral Degree Programme



The Centre offers a doctoral programme leading to the award of the PhD degree to students


holding a post-graduate degree (or an equivalent) in any field of science, medicine, or


technology. The selected students undergo coursework followed by research leading to a


doctoral thesis under the mentorship of a faculty. The programme is suited to candidates


having an interest in working at the interface of multiple disciplines in the areas related (but


not limited) to structural biology, molecular medicine, infectious disease biology, agricultural


biotechnology, systems and synthetic biology, and cancer & cell biology. The details of


various research programmes at RCB can be found on our website (www.rcb.res.in).





Eligibility Criteria



i. Qualifications: MSc/MTech in any branch of Life Sciences/Chemistry/Physics/


MPharma/MVSc/MBBS or an equivalent degree.


ii. Qualifying Marks: 60% aggregate score or equivalent grade in the qualifying


degree examination (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/differently-abled allowed as


per the GoI norms).


iii. No of seats: 17


iv. Reservation of seats: As per the GoI guidelines.


v. In addition to the above, candidates should have qualified for any of the following


examinations and hold a valid fellowship offer at the time of the interview:
?

? Joint CSIR-UGC test for Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR/UGC JRF)?



? ? DBT Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF)?



? ? ICMR Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR-JRF)?



? Any other nationally competitive fellowship offered by the Government of India


having a valid fellowship for a period of 5 years?





Selection Process

The application shall be submitted as per the link given below. Subsequently, an application


fee of Rs.500/-, if applicable, is to be submitted by the applicant before the due date.


SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates are exempt from payment of application fee. The applications


received by the due date will be scrutinized for eligibility. Eligible candidates will be called for


a written test and/or interview on 19-20 December 2024 at RCB, Faridabad.

Providing false/incorrect information in the application form or non-possession of essential


qualifications detected at any stage of the selection process will lead to the disqualification of


the candidate. The decision of the Competent Authority at RCB shall be final and binding in


this regard.


Fellowship

The students admitted to the programme will have to avail the fellowship for which they have


qualified as per the rules of the funding agency. RCB will have no financial liability regarding


the same.


The student admitted to the PhD programme will have to pay the following fees:


Fees



Laboratory Fees Rs. 6000 per semester


Tuition Fees (1

st & 2nd Semester Only) Rs. 6000 per semester


Academic Administration Fees Rs. 5000 per semester


Medical Fees Rs. 3000 per semester


Student Amenities Fees Rs. 1000 per semester


Caution Money Rs. 5000 (once, at the time of admission, refundable)


Thesis Examination Fees Rs. 10000 (at the time of submission of thesis)





Hostel security and charges will be applicable in case availing hostel facility.


Application Process

Online Form for PhD Admissions


Application Fee Rs.500/- (to be submitted in continuation with the online form)


The last date for submitting online applications is 10.11.2024



For admission related queries, please write to rcbadmissions@rcb.res.in


For application fee payment related queries, please write to it@rcb.res.in