The BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) invites applications for 2 Research Associate-I posts in DBT-funded rice research projects. Eligible candidates with a Ph.D. or M.Tech and relevant experience can apply online by 7 November 2026. The monthly salary is ₹58,000 plus 27% HRA.
| Project | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal peptide-based formulations for management of sheath blight disease in rice (DBT) | 1 | Rs. 58,000 per month + 27% HRA |
| Imparting sheath blight disease tolerance in rice through genome editing of susceptibility factor (DBT) | 1 | Rs. 58,000 per month + 27% HRA |
BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi, has 2 temporary Research Associate-I posts in two DBT-funded rice research projects. The pay is Rs. 58,000 per month plus 27% HRA. A Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or a related field is required, or an M.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics with three years of research experience. You must send your application through the Google Form within 15 days of the advertisement dated 23 October 2026, which means by 7 November 2026.
The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.
The BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research is based at Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi. According to its letterhead, it is part of BRIC, a DBT organisation. These posts are in two Department of Biotechnology (DBT) projects on sheath blight disease in rice. The work is supervised by Dr. Gopaljee Jha, Scientist, BRIC-NIPGR.
The emoluments are as sanctioned in the projects and follow DBT/DST norms. Reservation of posts will follow Government of India norms.
Preference goes to candidates with relevant experience in molecular biology, genome editing, handling transgenic plants, plant-pathogen handling, formulations and protein biochemistry. This experience should be backed by publications in SCI journals: at least one first-author paper or two co-author papers, each with an impact factor above 3.
Check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post before you apply.
Only applications made through this Google Form are accepted. Applications that are incomplete, in the wrong format or sent any other way will be rejected, as will those without the supporting educational certificates. For questions, email the scientist in charge only, at [email protected].
Yes. You can apply with an M.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics if you also have three years of research experience and a relevant research publication, as allowed by DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022.
Each Research Associate-I receives Rs. 58,000 per month plus 27% HRA, as sanctioned in the project.
There is one post in each of two DBT projects: one on antifungal peptide-based formulations to manage sheath blight in rice, and one on sheath blight tolerance in rice through genome editing of a susceptibility factor.
Applications must be submitted within 15 days of the advertisement dated 23 October 2026, which works out to 7 November 2026.
Candidates with at least one first-author paper or two co-author papers in SCI journals with an impact factor above 3 will be preferred.
One PDF must contain the application form, a cover letter, your complete biodata, self-attested marksheets and certificates from Class X onwards, and proof of your research experience and publications.
No, the interview is online. Shortlisted candidates receive the link, date and time by email, and no TA/DA is paid.
The first appointment is for one year or until the project ends, whichever is earlier. Either side can end it with one month's notice.
Email Dr. Gopaljee Jha, the scientist in charge, at [email protected]. Queries are accepted by email only.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi |
| Post | Research Associate-I |
| Total vacancies | 2 |
| Pay | Rs. 58,000 per month + 27% HRA |
| How to apply | Online, through a Google Form (single PDF upload) |
| Notice date | 23.10.2026 |
| Last date | Within 15 days of the date of advertisement (07.11.2026) |
| Selection | Shortlisting and online interview |
| Website | nipgr.ac.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 23.10.2026 |
| Last date to apply | Within 15 days of the date of advertisement (07.11.2026, counted from the notice date of 23.10.2026) |
| Online interview | Date and time emailed to shortlisted candidates |
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Apply online | BRIC-NIPGR application form |
| Official notification | official notification (PDF) |
| Vacancies page | NIPGR latest vacancies page |
| Contact email | [email protected] |
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The last date to apply is 7 November 2026.
A Ph.D. in Life Sciences/Biotechnology or an M.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics with three years of research experience and a relevant publication.
The monthly salary is ₹58,000 plus 27% HRA.
You can apply online by filling out the Google Form and uploading a single PDF containing your application, cover letter, and supporting documents.
No, these are temporary positions tied to the duration of the DBT-funded projects.
Always verify details on the official notification before applying.
