CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow, invites eligible candidates for Walk-in-Interviews for various project-based positions on a purely temporary basis. A total of 18 vacancies are available across four research areas. Candidates with the prescribed educational qualifications and experience, including M.Sc., B.Sc., B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D., or relevant degrees, are eligible. The Walk-in-Interviews will be conducted from 08 September to 11 September 2026 at the CSIR-NBRI campus in Lucknow.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) |
| Post Names | Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Senior-PAT, Project Scientist-II, Young Professional, Project Assistant-II |
| Total Vacancies | 18 |
| Application Mode | Walk-in-Interview |
| Walk-in-Interview Dates | 08-11 September 2026 |
| Job Type | Temporary / Project-based |
| Job Location | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | nbri.res.in |
Employment Type:TEMPORARY
Number of Vacancies:18
| Sl. | Post Name | Project Name | Vacancies | Stipend (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Associate-I | CAPSID - CRISPR-based Amplification-free or Pot-based System for In-field Virus Detection | 01 | ₹31,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified); ₹25,000 + HRA (others) |
| 2 | Project Associate-I | Manipulating agricultural traits for better plant growth, stress tolerance and fruit quality in tomato | 01 | ₹31,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified); ₹25,000 + HRA (others) |
| 3 | Project Associate-II | Decoding genome complexity of the highest chromosomes bearing fern Ophioglossum reticulatum L. | 01 | ₹35,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified); ₹28,000 + HRA (others) |
| 4 | Senior-PAT | Not specified | 01 | ₹42,000 + HRA |
| 5 | Project Associate-II | Genome Editing for crop improvement (GE crops) | 02 | ₹35,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified); ₹28,000 + HRA (others) |
| 6 | Senior-PAT | Genome Editing for crop improvement (GE crops) | 02 | ₹42,000 + HRA |
| 7 | Project Scientist-II | Genome Editing for crop improvement (GE crops) | 01 | ₹67,000 + HRA (5% increment for every 2 years) |
| Sl. | Post Name | Project Name | Vacancies | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young Professional (YP)-I | Development of synthetic microbial community-based nano-biofertilizers for sustainable crop production | 01 | ₹25,000 + HRA |
| 2 | Project Associate-II | Valorization of Temple Floral Waste into Industrial Dyes and Leftover for Compost to Boost Circular Economy | 01 | ₹35,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified); ₹28,000 + HRA (others) |
| 3 | Project Assistant-II | Valorization of Temple Floral Waste into Industrial Dyes and Leftover for Compost to Boost Circular Economy | 01 | ₹20,000 + HRA |
| Sl. | Post Name | Project Name | Vacancies | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Associate-I | Conservation and utilization of Botanical wealth of India (NBRI-BOT) | 02 | ₹31,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified); ₹25,000 + HRA (others) |
| 2 | Project Associate-I | Development of plants based indoor air purifier prototype mitigating indoor air pollution | 02 | ₹31,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified); ₹25,000 + HRA (others) |
| 3 | Young Professional-II | To develop selenium and silica based formulation for paddy fields | 01 | ₹42,000 |
| Sl. | Post Name | Project Name | Vacancies | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Associate-I | Specific Smart Agro-Technologies for Enhancing Soil and Plant Health (RSSA)-Phase II | 01 | ₹31,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified); ₹25,000 + HRA (others) |
| Area | Research Area | Interview Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area-I | Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | 08 September 2026 | 11:00 AM |
| Area-II | Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Product Development | 09 September 2026 | 11:00 AM |
| Area-III | Plant Ecology & Environmental Technologies | 10 September 2026 | 11:00 AM |
| Area-IV | Botanical Garden, Plants Conservation & Agrotechnologies | 11 September 2026 | 11:00 AM |
Venue: K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow - 226001.
Candidates must attend the Walk-in-Interview in person. Follow these steps:
Important Note: Tentative mark sheets/certificates and "result awaited" documents will not be accepted. No TA/DA will be provided.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in-Interview (Area-I) | 08 September 2026 |
| Walk-in-Interview (Area-II) | 09 September 2026 |
| Walk-in-Interview (Area-III) | 10 September 2026 |
| Walk-in-Interview (Area-IV) | 11 September 2026 |
Official Website: https://nbri.res.in
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification
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The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) – is amongst one of the constituent research institutes of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. Originally set up as the National Botanic Gardens (NBG) by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.), it was taken over by the CSIR in 1953. Though, initially engaged in research in the classical botanical disciplines, the NBG went on laying an increasing emphasis, in keeping with the national needs and priorities in the field of plant sciences, on its applied and developmental research activities. A time came when it was felt that the name NBG no longer projected the correct nature and extent of its aims and objectives, functions and R & D activities. Consequently, the NBG was renamed as the NBRI, i.e., The National Botanical Research Institute in 1978. This name has since correctly reflected the distinctive character and the R & D activities of this applied botanical institution only of its type in the country.