The National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, published an outsourcing service procurement notice dated 17 October 2026. The notice invites applications from permanent citizens of Bangladesh for 28 service-worker vacancies across 12 categories. This is an outsourcing service contract, not a regular permanent government appointment.
NIB Outsourcing Notice 2026 at a Glance
| Issuing authority | National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB), Ministry of Science and Technology |
|---|---|
| Notice reference | 39.06.2672.001.99.001.26 (as printed on the supplied notice) |
| Publication date | 17 October 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 28 across 12 categories (independently summed from the notice) |
| Recruitment type | Outsourcing service procurement; not a permanent government post |
| Age limit | 18–60 years under the Outsourcing Service Procurement Policy 2025, as stated in the notice |
| Application deadline | 29 October 2026, 3:00 PM Bangladesh time |
| Application method | Submit directly or by post to the Director General, NIB |
| Application address | National Institute of Biotechnology, Ganakbari, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka-1349, Bangladesh |
| Official website | nib.gov.bd |
Available Posts, Vacancies and Monthly Service Fees
The notice lists the following categories and service fees. The stated amounts are monthly service fees under an outsourcing arrangement, not government pay scales.
| Post | Vacancies | Category | Monthly service fee | Education | Experience / requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caretaker | 1 | Category 1 | BDT 18,584 | Class Eight passed | At least 1 year of relevant work experience. |
| Electrician | 1 | Category 1 | BDT 18,584 | Class Eight passed | At least 1 year of relevant work experience. |
| Light Driver | 1 | Category 2 | BDT 17,992 | Class Eight passed | A valid driving licence and at least 5 years of relevant work experience. |
| Plumber | 1 | Category 2 | BDT 17,992 | Class Eight passed | At least 1 year of relevant work experience. |
| Pump Operator | 1 | Category 2 | BDT 17,992 | Class Eight passed | At least 1 year of relevant work experience. |
| Gardener (Garden Worker) | 3 | Category 4 | BDT 17,108 | No educational qualification stated | At least 1 year of relevant work experience. |
| Messenger | 1 | Category 5 | BDT 16,673 | Class Eight passed | At least 1 year of relevant work experience. |
| General Attendant | 4 | Category 5 | BDT 16,673 | Class Eight passed | At least 1 year of relevant work experience. |
| Lab Attendant | 6 | Category 5 | BDT 16,673 | Class Eight passed | At least 1 year of relevant work experience. |
| Liftman | 1 | Category 5 | BDT 16,673 | Class Eight passed | At least 1 year of relevant work experience. |
| Security Attendant | 4 | Category 5 | BDT 16,673 | Class Eight passed | At least 1 year of relevant work experience. |
| Sanitary Attendant | 4 | Category 5 | BDT 16,673 | No educational qualification stated | At least 1 year of relevant work experience. |
Eligibility and Conditions
- Applicants must be permanent citizens of Bangladesh.
- The notice states an age range of 18 to 60 years under the Outsourcing Service Procurement Policy 2025.
- Most listed categories require Class Eight education and at least one year of relevant experience. The Gardener and Sanitary Attendant entries state that no educational qualification is required, but both require at least one year of relevant experience.
- Light Driver applicants must have a valid driving licence and at least five years of relevant experience.
- A person may apply for only one post.
- Service engagement is for two years from the contract date.
- Previously outsourced service workers at government or autonomous institutions will be given priority, as stated in the notice.
- Outsourced service workers will not receive priority for appointment to a permanent post at the Institute.
- Where applicable, candidates may be called for oral and practical tests. No TA/DA will be paid for attending these tests; schedules may be communicated by SMS and published on the official website.
- The authority may terminate the contract for misconduct or negligence of duty, and reserves the right to cancel the notice. The relevant government rules and the 2025 policy, including its 2026 amendment as mentioned in the notice, apply.
Required Documents
Attach the documents specified in the notice:
- Two recent colour passport-size photographs.
- Photocopy of the National Identity Card (NID).
- A registered mobile number.
- A citizenship certificate issued by the appropriate authority.
How to Apply
- Prepare an application for only one of the listed categories.
- Attach two recent colour passport-size photographs, an NID photocopy, your registered mobile number, and a citizenship certificate from the appropriate authority.
- Send the application by post or submit it directly to the Director General, National Institute of Biotechnology, Ganakbari, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka-1349.
- Ensure that the application reaches the stated address by 3:00 PM on 29 October 2026. The notice does not specify an online application portal or an application fee.
- Check the official NIB website for any updates about oral/practical tests and further instructions.
Important Dates
- Notice date: 17 October 2026.
- Application deadline: 29 October 2026 at 3:00 PM Bangladesh time.
- Contract period: Two years from the contract date.
Important: This is an outsourcing service procurement notice, not a permanent government recruitment circular. The official notice should be treated as the controlling source if any summary differs from it. Official website: https://www.nib.gov.bd/.