BIRAC Recruitment 2026 – Associate Consultant [Finance & Accounts]

📢 Introduction

The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a not‑for‑profit Public Sector Enterprise under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, has announced a vacancy for the post of Associate Consultant [Finance & Accounts].

🧾 Overview

  • Vacancy Ref. No.: BIRAC/VAC/176/Jul‑2026_CON
  • Position Code: CON‑65
  • Position: Associate Consultant [Finance & Accounts]
  • No. of Positions: 01 (One)
  • Duration: Contractual, initially for 1 year (extendable based on performance and departmental need)
  • Fee: ₹75,000 per month (consolidated)

This vacancy offers an opportunity to work closely with the Finance & Accounts Department of BIRAC, focusing on procurement, auditing, and data management responsibilities.

📋 Job Description & Key Responsibilities

Job Description

The Associate Consultant [Finance & Accounts] will work closely with the Finance & Accounts Department, primarily handling matters related to procurement, auditing, and data management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support in day‑to‑day finance operations including documentation, data compilation, and processing.
  • Assist in PFMS/TSA‑related entries, tracking, and reconciliation.
  • Support in preparation of Utilization Certificates (UCs), Consolidated Statement of Expenditure (CSoE), and audit‑related documentation.
  • Assist in maintaining records, dashboards, and MIS schemes.

This role requires strong financial management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle government‑funded project documentation efficiently.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Experience Requirements

Essential Qualification

  • CA / ICWA; or
  • B.Com with MBA‑Finance / PGDM‑Finance from a recognized institute.

Experience

  • Between 3 to 10 years of professional experience.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in Finance, Audit, or Grant Management.
  • Experience must be in Govt./PSE/Autonomous bodies or private sector handling Govt. funded projects.

Age Limit

  • Maximum age: 45 years as on the closing date of the vacancy.

Candidates meeting these qualifications and experience requirements are eligible to apply for the Associate Consultant [Finance & Accounts] position at BIRAC.

📌 Additional Notes & Application Details

Important Notes

  • The number of vacancies may increase, decrease, or be cancelled at the discretion of BIRAC.
  • Engagement is purely contractual and does not confer any right to permanent employment.
  • All decisions taken by BIRAC regarding the recruitment process shall be final and binding.

Application Process

  • Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the official BIRAC portal.
  • Applications must be addressed to: Head [Human Resource & Administration], Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), 5th Floor, NSIC Business Park, NSIC Bhawan, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi – 110020
  • For queries, candidates may contact via email: vacancy[dot]birac[at]nic[dot]in.
  • Last Date of Submission: 13 August 2026

Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline and ensure that all eligibility criteria are met. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.