CSIR Director Recruitment 2026 — NBRI Lucknow, Apply Offline by 15 September (Uttar Pradesh)

CSIR Director Recruitment 2026 is out. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 for the post of Director of the CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow. This is a top-level scientific leadership position at one of CSIR's premier national laboratories, offering an opportunity for distinguished scientists and academics to lead cutting-edge research in plant sciences and biotechnology. Eligibility requires a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences, or a Master's Degree in Engineering/Health/Medical Sciences (with a Ph.D. desirable), along with an outstanding record of research and institutional leadership. The Director is appointed at the Higher Administrative Grade with a pay of ₹1,82,200 to ₹2,24,100 per month under the 7th Pay Commission, plus admissible allowances. The age limit is 45 to 56 years, relaxable for exceptionally meritorious candidates with the approval of the Director General, CSIR. The CSIR Director (NBRI Lucknow) 2026 application is offline. Eligible candidates must download the prescribed application form, complete it, and send it by post so as to reach CSIR by the last date, 15 September 2026. Selection is through an application/nomination review process. Candidates must read the complete official CSIR Advertisement No. 03/2026 notification PDF carefully before applying.

Ph.D. in Natural Sciences, or a Master's Degree in Engineering/Health/Medical Sciences (Ph.D. desirable for Engineering/Health/Medical Sciences candidates), with an outstanding record of research and leadership as prescribed in the official advertisement.

• Minimum 45 years, Maximum 56 years
• Relaxable for exceptionally meritorious candidates with the approval of the Director General, CSIR

• Ph.D. in Natural Sciences, or Master's Degree in Engineering/Health/Medical Sciences (Ph.D. desirable)
• Outstanding record of scientific research and institutional leadership
• Age between 45 and 56 years, relaxable for exceptionally meritorious candidates with DG, CSIR approval
• Selection through application/nomination review
• Candidate must submit the application offline by post as per the official advertisement

No application fee

₹1,82,200 to ₹2,24,100 per month (Higher Administrative Grade, 7th CPC Pay Matrix), plus admissible allowances.

1. Visit the official CSIR website at https://www.csir.res.in and open the recruitment section
2. Download the official Director notification (Advt No. 03/2026) and application form
3. Read the complete advertisement carefully to confirm your eligibility
4. Fill in the prescribed application form with accurate academic, research and experience details
5. Attach self-attested copies of educational qualifications, research record and age proof
6. Enclose a detailed CV and list of publications as required
7. Send the completed application by Speed Post/Registered Post to the address specified in the notification
8. Ensure the application reaches CSIR on or before 15 September 2026
9. Retain a copy of the submitted application and documents for future reference