BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI), an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, invites applications for various temporary research positions. A total of 7 vacancies are available for Research Associate-I, Project Associate, Field/Lab Assistant, and Field/Lab Worker. Walk-in/Online interviews will be conducted on 1st September 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI), Mohali |
| Advertisement No. | NABI/Admin/5(09)/2026-27/Academic-9 |
| Post Names | Research Associate-I (RA-I), Project Associate, Field/Lab Assistant, Field/Lab Worker |
| Total Vacancies | 7 |
| Application Mode | Walk-in / Online (as per position) |
| Walk-in/Online Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Job Type | Temporary / Contractual |
| Job Location | Mohali, Punjab |
| Official Website | nabi.res.in |
Employment Type:CONTRACTOR
Number of Vacancies:7
| Project & PI | Post Name | Vacancies | Essential Qualification | Desirable Experience | Monthly Emolument | Max Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAP-114 (Dr. Sivasubramanian R) | Research Associate-I | 1 | Ph.D. in Life Sciences/Biotechnology with at least 2 peer-reviewed international publications in SCI journal | Genomics, GWAS & QTL analysis of crops, NGS data analysis, plant-pathogen interactions | ₹58,000 + HRA | 40 Years |
| GAP-114 (Dr. Sivasubramanian R) | Project Associate | 1 | Master's degree in Life Sciences/Agricultural Science/Biotechnology (with NET/GATE preferred) | Large-scale phenotyping, development of genetic populations in plants, plant-pathogen interactions | ₹31,000 + HRA | 35 Years |
| GAP-114 (Dr. Sivasubramanian R) | Field/Lab Assistant | 1 | Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Agricultural Science/Biotechnology OR Diploma in Engineering and technology in Agricultural Science/Biotechnology | Not specified | ₹20,000 + HRA | 50 Years |
| GAP-102 (Dr. Sivasubramanian R & Dr. Rajeev N Bahuguna) | Field/Lab Worker | 1 | Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Agricultural Science/Biotechnology OR Diploma in Engineering and technology in Agricultural Science/Biotechnology | Not specified | ₹20,000 + HRA | 50 Years |
| NABI-Core (Dr. Rajeev Nayan Bahuguna) | Research Associate-I | 1 | Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Agricultural Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant Science/Life Sciences with at least 2 SCI publications | Rice genetic transformation, gene function validation, multi-omics data analysis, strong publication record | ₹58,000 + HRA | 40 Years |
| GAP-113 (Dr. Rajeev Nayan Bahuguna) | Research Associate-I | 1 | Ph.D. in Botany/Life Sciences/Plant Sciences/Agricultural Biotechnology with at least 2 SCI publications | Plant phenotyping, photosynthesis measurements (LI-COR 6800), GHG emission estimation, statistical analysis using R | ₹58,000 + HRA | 40 Years |
| Project (Dr. Panneerselvam Krishna Murthy) | Research Associate-I | 1 | Ph.D. in Life Sciences/Biotechnology with at least 2 peer-reviewed international publications in SCI journal | Genetic/metabolic engineering of yeast, CRISPR/Cas genome engineering, synthetic biology, HPLC/UPLC/LC-MS/MS, bioinformatics | ₹58,000 + HRA | 40 Years |
Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned for any category.
Candidates must apply using the prescribed application form. The process varies based on the interview mode for the position.
Important Note: CVs sent via email or phone will not be accepted as valid applications. Candidates must use the prescribed application form. Expired documents will be considered null and void.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application (PDF) for RA-I Positions | 28 August 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Walk-in/Online Interview Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Registration Time (Offline/Walk-in) | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
Official Website: https://nabi.res.in
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification & Application Form
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National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) is the first Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, established in India on 18th February 2010. The institute aims at catalyzing the transformation of Agri-food sector in India. The institute has the vision to be a nodal organization for knowledge generation and translational science leading to value-added products based on Agri-Food biotech innovations. The main research focus of NABI is to harness biotechnological tools in the area of Agriculture Biotechnology, Food, and Nutritional Biotechnology so as to provide sustainable and novel solutions towards quality food and nutrition.
Activities undertaken at NABI under different areas includes,
Agricultural Biotechnology,
Food and Nutritional Biotechnology,
Human Resource Development,
Meeting and Courses and
Technology Transfer and Outreach.
The institute has developed strong linkages with National and International organizations and industries. The institute is part of an agri-food cluster in the “Knowledge City” of Mohali (Punjab) along with its neighboring institutes.