Molecular Biologist Recruitment 2026 – Burdwan Medical College, under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, released this recruitment notice on 10 July 2026 on its official website. As per Memo No. 2055, eligible candidates are invited to a Walk-In-Interview on 16 July 2026 for the post of Molecular Biologist. This is for candidates with an M.Sc. in Biotechnology who want laboratory experience in a government medical college.
The college has 1 vacancy for this post, and the salary and eligibility details are set out below. The posting is in the Department of Microbiology, Burdwan Medical College, Purba Bardhaman. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Burdwan Medical College notification No. 2055 dated 10.07.2026.
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Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Burdwan Medical College, Govt. of West Bengal |
| Post | Molecular Biologist |
| Total Vacancy | 1 (one) |
| Salary | Rs. 40,000/- (Consolidated) |
| Application Mode | Walk-In Interview (offline, no online application) |
| Eligibility | M.Sc. in Biotechnology from a recognized university |
| Selection Process | Document verification and walk-in interview by Institute Level Recruitment Committee |
| Place of Posting | Department of Microbiology, Burdwan Medical College |
| Interview Date | 16 July 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | M.Sc. Biotechnology candidates up to 35 years of age |
This is a summary only. The full eligibility and vacancy breakdown is given further below.
About Burdwan Medical College
Burdwan Medical College is a government medical college and hospital in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, run under the Directorate of Medical Education, Department of Health & Family Welfare. Besides teaching and patient care, the college runs a Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) under its Department of Microbiology. This Molecular Biologist post is sanctioned for that lab, to support COVID-19 diagnosis and readiness for future outbreaks. For a candidate, this means direct, hands-on work in a functioning public health diagnostic lab rather than a purely academic role.
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Reaching Burdwan
Burdwan (Barddhaman) town is on the main Howrah–Bardhaman rail line, about 95–100 km from Kolkata. Fast trains cover this in roughly 1 to 1.5 hours, and local and express trains run through the day at short intervals, so a same-day trip from Kolkata for the interview is realistic. Candidates from Durgapur, Asansol, Bolpur, and Katwa are on the same line and can also reach Burdwan directly by train. The Department of Microbiology, where the interview is held, is on the Burdwan Medical College campus.
Added context: Other West Bengal government medical colleges — including North Bengal Medical College (Darjeeling) and Diamond Harbour Government Medical College — have run similar Molecular Biologist and VRDL-scheme walk-in recruitments in the past, so this kind of post is not unique to Burdwan. This is added context, not part of the official notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice issued by Burdwan Medical College | 10 July 2026 |
| Reference memo (HF/O/MERT/226/HFW-24099/62/2020) | 27 February 2026 |
| Reference memo (BMC/VRDL/280/26) | 09 July 2026 |
| Walk-In Interview and document verification | 16 July 2026 |
| Reporting time on interview day | 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
Candidates should report at the Office of the Head of the Department, Department of Microbiology, strictly within the 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM window on 16 July 2026. The notification does not mention any provision for late reporting.
Vacancy Details and Salary
| Post / Discipline | Grade / Scale | No. of Posts | Pay Scale | Category Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Biologist | Not mentioned in the official notification | 1 | Rs. 40,000/- (Consolidated) | Not mentioned in the official notification |
Verified Total: 1 post.
Added context, not part of the official notification: West Bengal government medical colleges have offered a range of pay for similar M.Sc. Biotechnology / Molecular Biology contract posts under VRDL and related schemes, roughly between Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 56,000 consolidated per month, depending on the exact post and required experience. Burdwan Medical College’s own recent Research Assistant walk-in (M.Sc. Biotechnology / Molecular Biology & Human Genetics, same age limit of 35 years) was reported at around Rs. 31,000 consolidated. Confirm any such comparison directly with the hiring office; only the Rs. 40,000/- figure in the notification is official for this post.
Eligibility
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology from any recognized University.
Desirable (preferred, not mandatory):
- Three (3) years’ work experience in a relevant field after obtaining the essential qualification.
- Preference to candidates with experience in RT-PCR.
- Experience in Mammalian Cell Culture handling.
- Experience in Computer Application / Data management.
Age limit: 35 years, as of June 2026.
This is a single eligibility standard for the one post advertised; the notification does not set separate requirements for different posts.
Selection Process
Selection is made entirely through the walk-in interview process, decided by the Institute Level Recruitment Committee. There is no written exam or separate shortlisting stage mentioned in the notification.
- Document verification at the venue (originals plus self-attested photocopies).
- Walk-in interview conducted by the Institute Level Recruitment Committee.
- Final selection at the discretion of the committee; its decision is final.
One practical point from the notification: no TA/DA (travel allowance) will be paid for attending the interview, so candidates bear their own travel cost.
How to Apply
There is no online application for this post. Candidates apply by attending the walk-in interview directly.
- Prepare a CV along with self-attested photocopies of all academic and experience-related documents.
- Reach the Office of the Head of the Department, Department of Microbiology, Burdwan Medical College, on 16 July 2026, between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
- Carry original documents for verification, along with the photocopies and CV.
- Submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, if applicable.
- Appear for the walk-in interview before the Institute Level Recruitment Committee.
Documents to keep ready:
- Updated CV
- Original and self-attested photocopies of all academic certificates, including the M.Sc. (Biotechnology) provisional or final degree certificate — mandatory, candidature is cancelled without it
- Original and photocopies of experience certificates, where applicable
- One valid government-issued photo ID with age proof
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, if currently employed
Note: an affidavit accepting the general instructions and terms of the post is required only at the time of joining, not at the interview itself.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Full notice, Memo No. 2055, dated 10.07.2026 |
| Apply / Portal Link | Not applicable — this is a walk-in interview, not an online application |
| More West Bengal Government Jobs | Latest West Bengal job vacancies on indiajobalerts.com |
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Should You Apply?
This post suits an M.Sc. Biotechnology candidate looking for practical laboratory experience in a government diagnostic setting, especially anyone with RT-PCR or cell culture experience, since the notification lists these as preferred. It is a single vacancy, so competition will be high relative to the number of seats, even though the qualification itself is not rare.
The role is purely contractual, renewed only through further orders from the Department of Health & Family Welfare, and can be terminated without notice if performance is not satisfactory. There is no fixed contract period stated in the notification. Candidates looking for a permanent government post should treat this as a experience-building or bridge role rather than long-term security. On the other hand, the Rs. 40,000/- consolidated salary and the VRDL lab exposure can be a useful step for candidates aiming at research, public health, or ICMR-linked laboratory careers later. The trade-off is straightforward: reasonable short-term pay and relevant lab experience, against no job security and no separately stated pay scale or increments.
FAQs
Is the Molecular Biologist post at Burdwan Medical College a permanent government job?
No. It is purely on a temporary contractual basis, sanctioned under the Department of Health & Family Welfare for COVID-19 diagnosis and outbreak response. It is renewed only through further departmental orders and can be ended without notice.
What is the salary for the Molecular Biologist post?
The notification states Rs. 40,000/- per month, consolidated. No separate allowances, pay scale, or increments are mentioned.
Can a candidate apply online for this post?
No. There is no online application. Candidates must attend the walk-in interview in person at the Department of Microbiology, Burdwan Medical College, on 16 July 2026, between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
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