Overview
ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources has released a recruitment notification for the post of Project Associate-I and Project Assistant (5 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply email before 05-10-2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
- Qualification
- Post Graduate degree in Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Food chemistry/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Agricultural Sciences/Agronomy/Genetics and Plant Breeding OR B.Sc. in Agriculture/Life Sciences or 3-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology/Computer/Information technology
- Vacancies
- 5
- Last date to apply
- 05-10-2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 05-10-2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 12-10-2026 |
| Last date for sending applications via email | 5 October 2026 |
| Interview Date | 12 October 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 3 |
| Project Assistant | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Post Name: Total Posts Project Associate-I: 3 Project Assistant: 2 Total: 5
Eligibility
• Project Associate-I: Post Graduate degree in Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Chemistry/ Food chemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Agricultural Sciences/ Agronomy/ Genetics and Plant Breeding. Desirable: Proven hands-on experience in computational analysis and interpretation of biological data, particularly NGS data and strong programming skills in Python, R, or Perl, with experience in scripting under Linux/UNIX environments; Experience in agriculture research for phenotyping, crop management & statistical analysis; Experience in analytical food chemistry; Publications in peer-reviewed high impact journals • Project Assistant: B.Sc. in Agriculture/ Life Sciences or 3year Diploma in Engineering & Technology/ Computer/ Information technology. Desirable: Working experience in field experiment, data recording in germplasm collections for phenotyping and crop management & statistical analysis; Proficiency in computer operations (MS office)
Age Limit
• Project Associate-I: Maximum Age: 35 Years. Relaxation: Women (5 years), SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD (10 years) • Project Assistant: Maximum Age: 50 Years. Relaxation: Women (5 years), SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD (10 years)
Salary
Post Name: Salary / Stipend Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000/- + 27 % HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET (ii) including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. II) 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (I) above Project Assistant: Rs. 20,000+ 27% HRA
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
• Application screening • Physical/Online Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for ICAR NBPGR Various Posts Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below. • Read the official notification carefully before applying. • Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience. • Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs. • Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email. • Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification. • Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 05-10-2026. • Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ICAR NBPGR Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Project Associate I, Project Assistant Posts?
Last Date: 05-10-2026; Walk-in Date: 12-10-2026; Last date for sending applications via email: 5 October 2026; Interview Date: 12 October 2026
What is the application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
What is the age limit?
Project Associate-I: 35 Years, Project Assistant: 50 Years (with relaxation as per rules)
What is the selection process?
• Application screening • Physical/Online Interview