Overview
National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Project Associate and Project Assistant (5 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply email before 05 October 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR)
- Qualification
- Post Graduate degree in Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Chemistry/ Food chemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Agricultural Sciences/ Agronomy/Genetics and Plant Breeding for Project Associate-I. B.Sc. in Agriculture/ Life Sciences or 3year Diploma in Engineering & Technology/ Computer/ Information technology for Project Assistant.
- Vacancies
- 5
- Last date to apply
- 05-10-2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 05-10-2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 12-10-2026 |
| Application Deadline | 05 October 2026 |
| Interview Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 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. Proven hands-on experience in the 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. 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 limit is 35 years. Age relaxation for women is 5 years, for SC/ST is 5 years, for OBC is 3 years, and for PWD is 10 years. • Project Assistant: Maximum age limit is 50 years. Age relaxation for women is 5 years, for SC/ST is 5 years, for OBC is 3 years, and for PWD is 10 years.
Salary
• Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000/- + 27% HRA or Rs. 25,000/- + HRA • Project Assistant: Rs. 20,000/- + 27% HRA
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
• Screening of applications • Physical/online Interview
How to Apply
• 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 NBPGR Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Project Associate and Project Assistant Posts?
Last Date: 05-10-2026; Walk-in Date: 12-10-2026; Application Deadline: 05 October 2026; Interview Date: 12 October 2026; Last Date to Apply: 05 October 2026
What is the application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
What is the age limit?
Max: 35 Years for Project Associate-I, Max: 50 years for Project Assistant
What is the selection process?
• Screening of applications • Physical/online Interview