Advt No.41/2025 dated 24th December 2025: Appointment of Administrative Assistant on fixed term basis
The Centre for Artificial Learning and Intelligence for Biological Research and Education (CALIBRE) is an exciting new scientific venture of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), supported by Mr. Vishal Gupta, founder of Reed India Consulting LLP, and Major Deepshikha Gupta. CALIBRE will be an interdisciplinary centre dedicated to advancing the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in biological research, education and innovation.
The CALIBRE invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant on a fixed term basis. The position is based at NCBS and is available immediately for a period of up to five years. Appointments will be for one year and renewable annually subject to the outcome of a performance assessment. Remuneration will be based on qualifications and accomplishments, subject to institutional guidelines.
The successful candidate will be expected to oversee coordination, implementation, and administration of various initiatives under the CALIBRE program at NCBS–TIFR.
Position: Administrative Assistant
Essential:
Qualification:
• Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Experience:
• 2–3 years of experience in a similar administrative role in a reputed organisation
Skills:
• Proficiency in MS Office- word processing/database/Excel etc.
• Proven communication ability both written and oral.
• Strong time-management and interpersonal skills.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assist the Executive Manager with routine administrative tasks, manage correspondence, schedule meetings, and maintain organised records and files.
• Help coordinate meetings, workshops, and project-related events.
• Assist with compiling information for reports, and ensure timely data entry for project monitoring.
• General Office Support: Handle routine office tasks, support communication with internal and external stakeholders, and take up other duties as required for the effective functioning of the project.
No. of posts: 1 No
Age limit: up to 50 years as of 01.07.2025
Consolidated salary: Commensurate with experience and qualification
Last date for receipt of Online application: 10th January 2026
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