Advt No.32/2025 posted on 30th September 2025: Appointment of Project Assistant (Accounts) at NCBS on a contract basis
The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), a Centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, is looking to appoint a Project Assistant (Accounts) on a contractual basis.
NCBS carries out cutting-edge fundamental research across a spectrum of topics in the biological sciences ranging from studies of biomedical research to ecology, evolution, and biodiversity. NCBS has catalyzed several interdisciplinary, novel, collaborative initiatives of relevance to the country. These efforts are led by the meetings office at NCBS.
NCBS invites applications from suitable individuals for the position of Project Assistant for Accounts Department on contract basis.
Post: Project Assistant (Accounts)
Number of positions: 1 No
Age limit: Maximum 35 years as of 01.07.2025
Consolidated Salary: Rs.35,000/-
Qualification and Experience:
• Graduate from a recognised University/Institute with aggregate of 55% marks.
• Proficiency in word processing/database/accounting procedures.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Accounts in a large and reputed organization.
Roles and responsibilities:
• Maintaining the Financial Records of Meetings and workshops held at and on behalf of NCBS-TIFR.
• Coordinating with meetings office / hosts with respect to budgeting, receipts, expenditure, etc.
• Preparation of registration fee list of particular meeting, issuance of receipts and maintenance of its records.
• Preparation of Statement of Expenditure and Utilization Certificates of the meetings.
• Knowledge of Tally is mandatory.
• Any other duties assigned by Accounts Officer from time to time.
Last date for receipt of Online application: 15th October 2025.
General Instructions:
1. The Selection process may consist written test / interview. Any change in the recruitment process will be intimated to the candidates in advance. The institute reserves the right not to fill the above posts herein advertised in case suitable candidates are not found. Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.
2. Incomplete applications and online applications without uploading the supporting documents in support of their Educational qualification with marks, Date of Birth, Caste Certificate, Experience certificate along with pay drawn, etc. shall not be considered.
3. The Institute reserves the right to increase or decrease the no. of posts to be filled or not to make any recruitment to any post(s), or not to offer the appointment without assigning any reason.
4. The Institute strives to have a workplace where there is equality of diversity and candidates of all classes, caste, gender and religion are encouraged to apply for the position.
5. The decision of the competent authority will be final in the matter of selection.
6. Any legal dispute concerning the Selection/ Recruitment process will be subject to courts having jurisdiction over Bangalore.
7. Please visit the website regularly since all subsequent Corrigendum/Addendum/Updates will be uploaded to the website only.
8. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding postal delay, conduct and result of test/interview and reasons for not being called for test/interview. Interim correspondence will not be entertained and replied to.
HOW TO APPLY:
Step 1: Interested candidates should register ONLINE through the link on our website using a valid email ID.
Step 2: You will receive an email with the link on your registered email ID.
Step 3: Using the link, you can fill in the application.
Step 4: Once you fill in the application you can SAVE or PREVIEW the application. Please Note: Any corrections should be made before you SAVE the application.
Step 5: After you SAVE, you can submit the application by clicking “SUBMIT”.
Step 6: All essential certificate is proof of your qualification, date of birth, experience, etc. Should be uploaded while submitting the Online application.
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Head, Administration & Finance