Hello aspirant,

If you want to become a researcher you need to follow the step:

1) A very good PhD with publications in good and high impact peer reviewed journals.

2) A good post doctoral experience from abroad. Work experience in Ivy league or equivalent European universities and from world renowned biotechnology labs will certainly add a lot of spice in your CV.

3) Very good recommendations from your advisors. It is almost as important as your research work. Remember at that level, the competition becomes harsh and you will find far too many candidates with brilliant academic and research careers vying for a single post.

You can apply for either MSc or MSc integrated PhD course. Aim for NCBS, IISc, IISERs, IITs for a Phd if you do it in India.

Try to aim at good institutes for your MSc as this will help you get a dissertation project at a good place. Have a good research experience and publish a paper/papers whenever you get a chance. This will help you to get a PhD abroad incase you want to pursue outside the country.

Hope it helps you..

Best of luck..