Introduction
The National Institute of Immunology (NII), an esteemed Research Institute of Biotechnology Research Innovation Council (BRIC) under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, located in New Delhi, has announced an exciting recruitment opportunity. NII is inviting applications for filling up a vacancy within its Administrative Cadre for the position of Stores Purchase Officer on a Deputation / Direct Recruitment Basis. This is a crucial role involving extensive responsibility in inventory management, procurement, and general administration within a leading research setup. Interested and eligible candidates seeking a challenging role in a premier scientific organization are encouraged to apply online before the stipulated deadline.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
The recruitment drive, Advt. No. NII/02/2025, is being conducted by the National Institute of Immunology (NII) for the post of Stores Purchase Officer.
| Organization | Position | Closing Date (Online Application) |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Immunology (NII) | Stores Purchase Officer (Level-11) | 20.01.2026 |
Note: For deputation posts, the last date for receipt of hard copy applications from concerned offices is 04.02.2026.
Details of Position
The position advertised falls under the Administrative Cadre. Details regarding the number of vacancies and recruitment method are as follows:
| Sl. No. | Name of the post/Level in Pay Matrix | No. of vacancies | Method of Recruitment | Upper Age Limit (as on last date) | Advt. Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stores Purchase Officer/ Level-11 | 01 | Deputation falling which by Direct Recruitment | For Deputation: Not exceeding 56 years For Direct Recruitment: Not exceeding 40 years |
UR (applicable in case of Direct Recruitment) |
Job Profile:
- The selected officer(s) will be responsible for stores/purchase, inventory management, physical stock verification, general administration of stores, personnel, secretary to various purchase committees, forecasting stores budget.
- He/she shall also carry out such other responsibilities as delegated by the Senior Manager/Director from time to time.
Eligibility Details
All eligibility conditions will be determined with reference to the crucial date of eligibility, which is 20.01.2026.
A. For Deputation:
- Qualification: Graduate qualification in any discipline.
- Experience: Experience in Administration, Accounts, House-Keeping, Establishment Matters etc.
- Officers of Central/State Govt., Universities, Research Institutions, PSUs, etc., holding analogous post or lower posts in Level-10 (PB-3, GP Rs. 5400, pre-revised) with at least five years service OR Level-7 (PB-2, GP Rs. 4600, pre-revised) for at least seven years OR Level-8 (PB-2, GP Rs. 4800, pre-revised) and Level-10 (PB-3, GP Rs. 5400, pre-revised) with total of 6 years service.
B. For Direct Recruitment:
- Qualification: Graduate preferably with Post Graduate diploma in Materials Management training in secretariat work or passed UPSC examination of Section Officers/Stenographer/Private Secretary/Stores Purchase Officer in relevant levels (Level-10, Level-7, or Level-8 combinations).
- Experience: Total of 8 years experience of stores, keeping accounts in stores work in a Govt. Office or a Public body or an organization of repute, corresponding to the relevant Level experience mentioned above.
- Desirable: Knowledge of Govt. Rules & Regulations, Computer Application/Management Information System.
General Eligibility:
- Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Candidates awaiting final examination results as on 20.01.2026 are not eligible.
Application Details
Application Deadline: The closing date for receipt of online applications is 20.01.2026. (Last date for hard copy for deputation: 04.02.2026).
Application Method: Only online applications will be accepted.
Application Fee (Direct Recruitment only): A non-refundable fee of Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only) is to be paid online. Women and SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted.
Required Documents (for Deputation/Interview): Self-attested copies of proof of age, academic/professional qualifications, experience certificate, disability/community certificate (if applicable), complete ACR dossier/APARs of last five years, Vigilance Clearance/Integrity Certificate/Employer's Certificate must be enclosed/presented, attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary or equivalent.
Important Conditions
- The Institute reserves the right to withdraw/cancel the advertisement or keep any vacancy unfilled.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- Applications received after the last date or incomplete applications will be rejected outrightly.
- For candidates already in Govt./PSU service, application must be routed through proper channels or a No Objection Certificate (NOC) must be produced at the time of interview.
- Candidature remains provisional until document verification.
- Women candidates fulfilling requirements are encouraged to apply.
Mode of Selection
The selection process will consist of an interview of shortlisted applicants. Tie-breaking criteria include Date of Birth (older candidate preferred) and then alphabetical order of name.
Date of Interview: The date, time, and venue will be published on www.nii.res.in two weeks prior to the interview. The interview will be held in Delhi Only.
Important Links
- Official Website: www.nii.res.in
- Application Link/Further Updates: Candidates are advised to regularly visit www.nii.res.in for all further information.
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