Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI), Kolkata has released a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Project Assistant under an ICMR-sponsored project led by Dr. Prosenjit Saha in the Department of Cancer Chemoprevention. This article gives you all the essential details about the recruitment — including eligibility, age limit, salary, application process, selection method, application fee, important dates, and the official notification and links. Only one post is available, and the appointment will be on a contract basis.
Interested candidates must act quickly as the application period is ending very soon. For the convenience of applicants, the official notification PDF and direct link to CNCI’s official career page are provided below. Make sure to check all eligibility conditions before applying.


CNCI Kolkata Vacancy Details 2025
Vacancy Details –
Number of Total Vacancies – 01 Post
Post Name – Senior Project Assistant
CNCI Kolkata Recruitment Eligibility Criteria Details
Qualifications –
- A first-class M.Sc. degree in Life Sciences is essential.
- Candidates must be organized and have experience with scientific instruments used in molecular biology/immunology experiments.
- Desirable qualifications include experience in handling experimental mice and a qualification in NET/GATE.
Age Limit – Maximum 28 years
Age Relaxation – Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD and women candidates as per Government of India norms.
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive ₹30,600/- per month as a consolidated amount. The initial appointment will be for 1 year and may be extended up to 3 years based on annual review and performance.
Application Process
Candidates must download the prescribed application form from CNCI’s official website (www.cnci.ac.in/career), fill it up, and email it along with all relevant documents and certificates to: ugirhossainsk@cnci.ac.in. No need to send any hard copy at this stage.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Walk-In Interview or a personal discussion. The final decision rests with the CNCI authority.
Application Fee & Payment Details
There is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment.
Important Dates
Last Date to Apply – Within 10 days from the date of advertisement publication (closing tomorrow as per the notice timeline).
Important Links
👉 Official Notification PDF
👉 CNCI Official Website
FAQs: CNCI Kolkata Vacancy 2025
- What is the last date to apply for CNCI Kolkata Recruitment 2025?
The last date is within 10 days of the date of publication. The application window closes tomorrow. - How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?
Only one post is available for Senior Project Assistant. - What is the salary for the Senior Project Assistant post?
The selected candidate will get ₹30,600/- per month as a consolidated salary. - What is the age limit for applying?
Candidates must be under 28 years of age. Age relaxation is applicable as per norms. - How to apply for the CNCI Kolkata vacancy?
Candidates need to email the filled application form and relevant documents to ugirhossainsk@cnci.ac.in.