Senior Consultant Communications and Outreach Recruitment 2026 at BIRAC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹125,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Communications, or a related field relevant to science communication.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 11 to 19 years of post-qualification experience with at least 5 years in science communication, reporting, or media relations.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 50 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council is inviting applications for the position of Senior Consultant – Communications and Outreach to lead strategic branding and stakeholder engagement initiatives. This single vacancy offers a consolidated monthly fee of ₹1,25,000 for professionals holding a Master's degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or Communications. The role is a prestigious opportunity to drive the narrative of India's biotechnology ecosystem while managing high-level media relations and creative campaigns. This contractual engagement provides a platform to influence national-level science communication within a premier government-supported innovation enabler.
- The position offers a fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹1,25,000 per month for the duration of the contract.
- Candidates must be within the maximum age limit of 50 years as of the application closing date.
- The initial engagement period is one year, with potential extensions based on performance and departmental requirements.
- Selection is primarily based on shortlisting followed by a personal interview for qualified candidates.
- A minimum of 11 to 19 years of post-qualification experience in science communication or media relations is mandatory.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated Fee: ₹1,25,000 per month.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of applications based on eligibility criteria Personal Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned; refer to official portal for updates.
Reservation
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD categories is applicable as per Government of India norms for contractual appointments.
How to Apply
- Visit the official BIRAC website at birac.nic.in.
- Navigate to the 'Vacancies' section on the homepage.
- Select the link for Senior Consultant – Communications and Outreach (Position Code: CON-66).
- Click on the 'Apply Online' button to access the recruitment portal.
- Register as a new user or login with existing credentials.
- Complete the application form with accurate personal and professional details.
- Upload necessary documents including educational certificates and experience letters.
- Submit the application form before the deadline of 20th August 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The role offers a consolidated fee of ₹1,25,000 per month.
Applicants must possess a Master's degree or equivalent in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Communications, or a related field relevant to science communication.
The maximum age limit for this position is 50 years as on the closing date of the vacancy.
