ICAR-NIPB Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi has invited Indian nationals for two contractual Senior Research Fellow posts on the National Professor project on development of multi-pathogen resistant rice by molecular cloning and editing novel genes, funded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The pay is Rs. 37000/- + 30 % HRA for one year from the date of appointment, extendable based on satisfactory performance. CVs with self-attested documents in a single file must be emailed to [email protected] till 29 November 2026; eligible candidates will be called for a walk-in interview, tentatively in December.

About ICAR-NIPB

ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology is located at Lal Bahadur Shastri Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110012. The posts are for a project funded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and the engagement is purely on a contractual basis.

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification

• Master's degree in Plant Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Life science/Bioinformatics/Basic Biological Science/Agriculture with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree.
• Candidates having a post-graduate degree in basic sciences/relevant subject with 3 years Bachelor's degree and 2 years Master's degree should have National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification of ICAR/CSIR/ICMR or equivalent body/GATE as per ICAR OM No. Agril/Edn. / 6 / 27/2014-HRD dated 13th July 2015 and 9th October, 2015 of the council, along with 2 years of research experience.

Desirable Qualification

Research experience in plant molecular biology, gene cloning, construct development, plant transformation in rice, tissue culture, other wet lab work, development and analysis of transgenic plants, genome editing in plants, knowledge about bioinformatics tools, and scientific writing as evidenced from publication/fellowship/associateship/training.

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.

Pay and Tenure

The emoluments are fixed at Rs. 37000/- + 30 % HRA per month. The project duration is one year from the date of appointment, extendable based on satisfactory performance. The notice's terms say the positions are purely temporary, on a contractual basis and initially offered for one year or till project duration, whichever is earlier. The positions can be terminated with one months' notice owing to any change in circumstances. The selected person has no right to claim employment or engagement in ICAR at the end of the contract period.

How to Apply for ICAR-NIPB Senior Research Fellow

1. 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.
2. Prepare the complete CV and the self-attested scanned copies of the documents listed below.
3. Put the CV and all documents in a single file (single pdf).
4. Email the file to [email protected] till 29 November 2026. The notice does not print a subject line.
5. Wait for the interview email. Applications are screened for eligibility, and only eligible candidates are called.
6. Bring all original documents for verification at the interview.

Documents Required

• 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.

Selection and Interview

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.

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