Deputy Adviser (Medicinal Plants) – NMPB
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹78,800 - ₹209,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree in Botany, Pharmacognosy, Agriculture, Agronomy, or Forestry from a recognized University.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in research, development, or policy implementation relating to medicinal plants.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 56 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Deputy Adviser (Medicinal Plants) position at the National Medicinal Plants Board offers a high-level opportunity for experts in Botany or Agriculture to lead research and policy implementation. This role involves overseeing development programs and strategic planning for the medicinal plant sector within the Ministry of AYUSH. Candidates with a Master's degree and significant experience in government research will find this a prestigious career advancement opportunity. The post is ideal for senior professionals looking to influence national policy on traditional medicine resources.
- This senior leadership role focuses on the research and development of medicinal plant policies at a national level.
- Applicants must be serving officers from Central or State Governments or recognized research institutions.
- The position offers a high pay scale at Level-12, reflecting the significant administrative and technical responsibility involved.
- Candidates should ensure their APAR dossiers for the last five years are ready for submission through proper channels.
- The maximum age limit is strictly 56 years as of the application closing date.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Matrix Level-12 (₹78,800–₹2,09,200) as per the 7th CPC.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Scrutiny of eligibility and experience Review of APARs and Vigilance Clearance Personal Interview/Interaction
Application Fees
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation
As this is a deputation post, standard Government of India reservation rules for deputation apply, typically focusing on eligibility of existing government officers.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed Proforma (Annexure-II) from the official website or notification.
- Fill in the application form with accurate personal and professional details.
- Attach up-to-date APARs for the last five years, duly attested on each page.
- Include a Vigilance Clearance Certificate and an Integrity Certificate from the parent department.
- Ensure the application is forwarded through the 'Proper Channel' by the current employer.
- Send the completed application to: Finance & Administrative Officer, National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH, 1st & 2nd Floor, Red Cross Annexe Building, Red Cross Road, New Delhi - 110001.
- The application must reach the office by 30th July 2026, 05:30 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for this role is in Pay Matrix Level-12, ranging from ₹78,800 to ₹2,09,200 per month.
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Botany, Pharmacognosy, Agriculture, Agronomy, or Forestry.
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation is 56 years.
