Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 at ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or Life Sciences with NET/GATE qualification, or professional Bachelor's/Master's degree.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible; however, relevant experience in pathogen handling or molecular biology tools is desirable.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 40 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology is recruiting for one Junior Research Fellow position to work on a DAE-BRNS funded project involving Indian mustard resistance. This role offers a monthly pay of ₹37,000 plus HRA and requires a Post Graduate degree in Life Sciences or Biotechnology with NET/GATE qualification. It is a prestigious opportunity to conduct advanced molecular biology and plant breeding research at a premier national institute in New Delhi. The engagement is purely contractual and provides a platform for scholars to contribute to significant agricultural biotechnology advancements.
- The upper age limit is set at 35 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates as per ICAR guidelines.
- The selection process consists of a walk-in interview followed by immediate document verification on July 20, 2026.
- The initial engagement period is for one year, with potential extensions based on the fellow's research performance.
- Candidates must report to the LBS Building at the Pusa Campus by 9:30 AM for the interview process.
- There is no application fee required to participate in this recruitment drive.
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Additional Salary Information
₹37,000 per month plus HRA for the first two years as per project norms.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Walk-in Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
General/OBC/SC/ST: 1 Post (Total) Age relaxation for women up to 40 years
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form from the official ICAR-NIPB notification.
- Fill in the personal details, educational qualifications, and research experience sections.
- Attach self-attested copies of certificates from 10th standard to Post Graduation.
- Include a copy of the NET or GATE qualified scorecard.
- Optionally email the completed application PDF to ashish.pathology@gmail.com before the interview.
- Attend the walk-in interview at LBS Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi on 20.07.2026 at 9:30 AM.
- Carry all original documents for physical verification by the selection committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Junior Research Fellow receives a fixed monthly emolument of ₹37,000 plus applicable HRA for the first two years.
Candidates need a Post Graduate degree in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or Life Sciences with NET/GATE qualification.
The maximum age limit is 35 years for men and 40 years for women as per the official ICAR-NIPB notification.
