CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) invites eligible candidates to attend walk-in interviews for 35 temporary posts including Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow, and Young Professional. The interviews will be held on 16 and 17 November 2026 at CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow. Candidates must have relevant graduate or postgraduate qualifications and be within the specified age limits to apply.
๐ฅ Vacancy details
Post
Vacancies
Age
Pay (Stipend)
Research Associate (RA)
08
Maximum: 40 years
Rs. 67000/-PM + HRA (Ph.D holder) OR Rs. 61000/-PM + HRA (Master degree holders)
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
10
Maximum: 35 years
Rs. 37,000/- PM + HRA for 1st and 2nd Year; Rs. 42,000/-PM + HRA for 3rd year
Young Professional II
11
Minimum 21 years โ Maximum 45 years
Rs. 42,000/-PM (Fixed)
Young Professional I
06
Minimum 21 years โ Maximum 45 years
Rs. 30,000/-PM (Fixed)
Total
35
๐ฅ Vacancy details
Category
Relaxation
SC / ST / PwBD / Women
05 years
OBC
03 years
๐๏ธKey dates
Walk-in Date16.11.2026 โ Research Associate (RA) and Senior Research Fellow (SRF); 17.11.2026 โ Young Professional II and Young Professional I
CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) has released the official notification for 35 vacancies, including Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow, and Young Professional posts. Selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 16 November 2026 and 17 November 2026. Candidates should report at 11:00 AM. For complete details, candidates can visit nbri.res.in.
CSIR-NBRI Quick Summary
2026 ยท 35 Posts
CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute
Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow, Young Professional II, Young Professional I
Graduate, Diploma, M.Phil/Ph.D, M.Sc, B.A
35 Posts
21 - 45 Years
โน30,000 - โน67,000 /month
16-11-2026 - 17-11-2026
CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow, will hold walk-in interviews on 16 November 2026 for Research Associate (RA) and Senior Research Fellow (SRF), and on 17 November 2026 for Young Professional II and Young Professional I, at 11:00 AM both days at K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow. Under Advertisement No. 11/Project/2026, 35 purely temporary positions are on offer under the sponsored project Mission for Cotton Productivity (Kapas Kanti) GAP-3554, with pay from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 67,000 per month depending on the post.
CSIR-NBRI Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
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About CSIR-NBRI
CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). The institute undertakes basic and applied research in important areas of plant sciences. These positions are in the area of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology under the sponsored project Mission for Cotton Productivity (Kapas Kanti) GAP-3554.
Posts and Eligibility
The notice states that the number of positions may vary at the time of selection.
Research Associate (RA)
Essential qualification:
Doctoral Degree in Life Sciences / Botany / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Bioinformatics.
OR M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences / Bioinformatics, along with qualifying NET and at least 03 years R&D experience in relevant area and one research paper in Science Citation Index SCI or NAAS rated (โฅ4.0) Journal.
Essential qualification: M.Sc. (Ag.) / M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences along with qualifying NET and with 02 Years R&D experience in relevant area.
Essential qualification: Graduate in Science / Computer / Management / BA with laboratory experience or Diploma holder in relevant Agricultural Sciences / engineering / Technology / Computer / Management / any discipline from a recognized University.
Desirable: Experience of routine molecular biology lab work such as media preparation / autoclaving lab management / scientific administrative work.
Age Relaxation
The notice does not print a cut-off date for counting age.
Pay and HRA
HRA will be admissible as per sanction in the projects. In the post table, HRA is shown with the pay of Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow, while the pay of Young Professional II and Young Professional I is marked "(Fixed)". No TA/DA will be admissible.
Other Eligibility Rules
The period of experience in a discipline or area of work, wherever prescribed, is counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualification for that grade.
Candidates from universities or institutes awarding CGPA/SGPA/OGPA grades are requested to convert them into percentage using the formula of their university or institute.
Tentative mark sheets/certificates and "result awaited" will not be considered.
Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
What to Bring
The application form will be provided at the venue on the date of the walk-in interview; candidates may also download it in advance from www.nbri.res.in. At the time of interview, candidates should bring:
One latest photograph
Original documents
Self-attested copies of certificates of examinations passed (starting from matriculation)
Certificate indicating date of birth
Experience certificate, etc.
What Happens on the Day
All eligible candidates are requested to be at the venue one hour before the scheduled 11:00 AM start for document verification. Selection is through interview, in this order:
Screening test: if a large number of candidates turn up, a screening test of multiple-choice objective questions may be held to shortlist candidates for the interview.
Interview: the shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Committee. Candidates have the option to interact in Hindi or English before the committee.
Panel: based on performance in the interview, a panel of recommended candidates will be formed. The panel will be used as and when the requirement arises in the projects in the relevant field or area.
If many candidates turn up, interviews may continue till late in the evening or into the next day, so candidates are requested to plan their travel accordingly.
Terms of Appointment
The positions are purely temporary and are under a sponsored project tenable at CSIR-NBRI.
The appointment will be co-terminus with the project, subject to satisfactory progress, receipt of funds from CSIR and other extant rules, conditions and instructions issued by CSIR/GoI/Other Authorities from time to time.
The total tenure of project staff in CSIR projects should not exceed 06 years.
Project personnel may continue beyond 6 years only in contract/consultancy/sponsored projects funded by PSUs, Industries, Start-ups and Individual entrepreneurs that are of 12 months or less duration; even then, total engagement across projects and CSIR laboratories shall not exceed 07 years.
Important Instructions
Only candidates who strictly fulfil the eligibility criteria and possess the degree/mark sheet in the stated subjects should turn up for the walk-in interview.
Canvassing in any form or bringing any political or other influence will be treated as disqualification.
If a candidate is found ineligible at any time, even after engagement, the engagement is liable to termination forthwith.
Director, CSIR-NBRI reserves the right to cancel or modify the vacancy, recruitment or selection process, if the need arises, without further notice or reason.
No interim queries will be entertained.
If the English and Hindi versions of the advertisement differ, the English version prevails.
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CSIR-NBRI Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
Q1. When is the CSIR-NBRI walk-in interview 2026?
The interview for Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow is on 16 November 2026, and for Young Professional II and Young Professional I on 17 November 2026, at 11:00 AM both days.
Q2. Where is the CSIR-NBRI walk-in interview venue?
The venue is K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow. Candidates are requested to arrive one hour before the scheduled time for document verification.
Q3. How many vacancies are in CSIR-NBRI Recruitment 2026?
There are 35 positions: 08 Research Associate, 10 Senior Research Fellow, 11 Young Professional II and 06 Young Professional I. The number may vary at the time of selection.
Q4. What qualification is needed for the CSIR-NBRI SRF post?
M.Sc. (Ag.) / M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences along with qualifying NET and 02 Years R&D experience in relevant area.
Q5. What is the age limit for the CSIR-NBRI posts?
Research Associate: maximum 40 years; Senior Research Fellow: maximum 35 years; Young Professional II and I: minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years. SC/ST/PwBD/Women get 05 years and OBC 03 years relaxation.
Q6. What is the salary for CSIR-NBRI Recruitment 2026?
Research Associate gets Rs. 67000/-PM + HRA (Ph.D holder) or Rs. 61000/-PM + HRA (Master degree holders); SRF gets Rs. 37,000/- PM + HRA for the 1st and 2nd year and Rs. 42,000/-PM + HRA for the 3rd year; Young Professional II gets Rs. 42,000/-PM (Fixed) and Young Professional I Rs. 30,000/-PM (Fixed).
Q7. Is HRA paid on top of the pay?
HRA is shown with the pay of Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow and will be admissible as per sanction in the projects; the Young Professional pay is marked fixed.
Q8. What documents should I bring to the CSIR-NBRI walk-in?
Bring one latest photograph, original documents, self-attested copies of certificates from matriculation onwards, a date of birth certificate and an experience certificate. Tentative mark sheets and "result awaited" will not be considered.
Q9. How will candidates be selected?
Selection is through interview by the Selection Committee; if a large number of candidates turn up, a multiple-choice screening test may be held first, and a panel of recommended candidates will be formed.
Q10. Is the CSIR-NBRI job permanent, and is TA/DA paid?
No, the positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, and no TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
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