NBPGR Recruitment 2026 — 10 Posts, Walk-in 15 Oct

ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) has released a notification for 10 project-based vacancies — Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Young Professional-II (YP-II), Project Associate-I & II, and Laboratory Assistant — under the project "Enhancing Climate Resilience and Ensuring Food Security with Genome Editing Tools." The posts span multiple sub-projects, including NMHYS and Translational Genomics, with SRF (across all sub-projects combined) carrying the largest allocation at 4 posts. Eligible candidates meeting the post-wise Master's/Bachelor's qualification and NET/experience criteria can attend the walk-in interview on 15 October 2026. Selected candidates will support genome-editing and plant genetic resources research at NBPGR's Pusa Campus, New Delhi, through physical-mode interviews with no separate written test. The NBPGR 2026 selection process is a direct Walk-in Interview. Monthly remuneration for NBPGR 2026 project posts ranges from ₹20,000 (Laboratory Assistant) to ₹42,000 (Young Professional-II, fixed; SRF 3rd year), plus HRA where applicable, with no application fee charged to any candidate. Candidates for NBPGR Recruitment 2026 must attend the walk-in interview on 15 October 2026 at Room No. G-210, Division of Genomic Resources, ICAR-NBPGR, Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110012, carrying original certificates, a filled application format, and self-attested photocopies. Candidates must read the complete official notification before attending, since these are project-based, fixed-term positions tied to the duration of the specific research project and funding agency.

Varies by post: Master's Degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/Plant Science/Life Sciences or related subject with NET and 2 years' research experience for Senior Research Fellow; Master's Degree or 4-year Professional Graduate Degree in Agricultural Sciences/Biotechnology/Life Sciences for Young Professional-II; Master's Degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Bioinformatics or Bachelor's in Engineering/Technology for Project Associate-I & II; B.Sc./Graduate degree in Science with relevant lab experience for Laboratory Assistant.

Maximum 35 years (SRF, Project Associate); Minimum 21/Maximum 45 years (Young Professional-II); Maximum 50 years (Laboratory Assistant)

• Senior Research Fellow, SRF (1 post, main project) — Master's Degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/Plant Science/Life Sciences or related subject (4-year Bachelor's + Master's, or 3+2 year pattern) with NET qualification and 2 years' research experience
• Young Professional-II, YP-II (1 post) — Master's Degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/Plant Science/Life Sciences, or a 4-year Professional Graduate Degree in Agricultural Sciences/Biotechnology/related life sciences fields
• Project Associate-I (2 posts) — Master's Degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Bioinformatics/related subject, or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology
• Project Associate-II (1 post) — Same qualification as Project Associate-I, plus 2 years' R&D experience in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T Organisations
• Senior Research Fellow, SRF (NMHYS sub-project, 2 posts) — Same qualification as main-project SRF
• Laboratory Assistant (2 posts) — B.Sc./Graduate degree in Science, with relevant experience in agriculture field/biotechnology laboratory
• Senior Research Fellow, SRF (Translational Genomics sub-project, 1 post) — Same qualification as main-project SRF
• Age: Maximum 35 years (SRF, Project Associate-I & II); Minimum 21, Maximum 45 years (YP-II); Maximum 50 years (Laboratory Assistant)
• Age Relaxation (all posts): Women — 5 years; SC/ST — 5 years; OBC — 3 years; PwD — 10 years
• Application Fee: None mentioned in the notification
• Job Type: Project-based, Fixed Term

No application fee mentioned in the notification

₹37,000/month + HRA (1st-2nd year), ₹42,000/month + HRA (3rd year) — Senior Research Fellow; ₹42,000/month (Fixed) — Young Professional-II; ₹25,000-31,000/month + HRA — Project Associate-I; ₹28,000-35,000/month + HRA — Project Associate-II; ₹20,000/month + HRA — Laboratory Assistant

1. Read the official NBPGR Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before attending the walk-in interview.
2. Prepare a duly filled application form in the prescribed format, as available on the official NBPGR website.
3. Report at Room No. G-210, Division of Genomic Resources, ICAR-NBPGR, Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110012, on 15 October 2026.
4. Carry all original documents along with self-attested photocopies, including Master's/Bachelor's degree certificates, NET certificate (where applicable), experience certificates, and ID proof.
5. Bring a recent passport-size photograph.
6. Verify your eligibility for the specific post and sub-project before attending.
7. Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities.
8. Attend the walk-in interview directly, since this is a physical-mode interview with no separate written test.