Overview
ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology has released a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Research Fellow (2 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply email (cv and documents), followed by walk-in interview for eligible candidates before 29-11-2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology
- Vacancies
- 2
- Advertisement No
- 2001-2014/SRF/447964/Nov
- Last date to apply
- 29-11-2026
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 29-11-2026 |
| Last date to send CV and documents by email | 29-11-2026 |
| Walk-in interview | To be announced, tentatively in the month of December |
Important Links
Age Limit
The upper age limit for the post of SRF, as per ICAR guidelines, is 35 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates. The application form asks for age as on the last date of receipt of application. The notice does not list any age relaxation. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility details.
How to Apply
• Fill the application form strictly in the format given in the notice; all fields are mandatory. It includes a passport-size photograph, category (UR, OBC, SC, ST, PH), educational qualifications, publications and experience. • Prepare the complete CV and the self-attested scanned copies of the documents listed below. • Put the CV and all documents in a single file (single pdf). • Email the file to [email protected] till 29 November 2026. The notice does not print a subject line. • Wait for the interview email. Applications are screened for eligibility, and only eligible candidates are called. • Bring all original documents for verification at the interview.
Required Documents
• Application form in the notice's format, any one Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN Card/DL/Passport/Voter ID etc.), complete CV • Class 10 mark sheet and pass certificate; Class 12 mark sheet and pass certificate • Graduation mark sheet/Transcript and degree certificate; Post-Graduation mark sheet/Transcript and degree certificate • Experience certificate (as and where applicable) • No-Objection Certificate (essentially required if currently employed, as and where applicable) • Conversion factor from CGPA to percentage, wherever applicable • PhD degree certificate and PhD mark-sheet (as and where applicable) • Copy of publications and research papers, if any • NET/GATE qualified scorecard/certificate (as and where applicable) • SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/PH certificate (as and where applicable) • Any other relevant documents Candidates who fail to send the documents mentioned above are liable to have their candidature cancelled. Claims made in the application form must be backed by documentary evidence, and an experience certificate issued by the competent authority must be enclosed to claim experience.
Important Instructions
• The number of posts may increase or decrease depending on the requirement of the Institute and running projects having the same essential qualifications. • No TA/DA would be given for appearing in the interview. • Incomplete applications without requisite documents in any form will be summarily rejected. • Concealing of facts or canvassing will lead to disqualification of the candidature. • The application form carries a declaration of any relation with a person employed with ICAR/ICAR-NIPB; the names and designations of such persons are to be given. • The Competent Authority/Director of the Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason; the decision is final and binding in all aspects. • Disputes will be resolved within the jurisdiction of New Delhi Court only. • Candidates are advised to keep checking the Institute's website on a regular basis for further information regarding the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ICAR-NIPB Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
Last Date to Apply: 29-11-2026; Last date to send CV and documents by email: 29-11-2026; Walk-in interview: To be announced, tentatively in the month of December
What is the age limit?
Upper age limit: Male 35 years, Female 40 years