NBPGR New Delhi Walk-in-Interview 2026 – Apply for Research Associate Post

Applications are invited for the post of Research Associate in the project "Dynamics of Agricultural Innovation in North India and South India" at NBPGR, New Delhi. Interested candidates can email their application in the specified format along with self-attested documents before the last date.

The selected candidate will work on a project funded by CGIAR under the guidance of PI Sherry Rachel Jacob. The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project period ending 31 March 2027.

Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Research Associate

• Essential: Ph.D in Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Seed Science and Technology OR Master's degree in Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Seed Science and Technology with 4/5 years of bachelor's degree having 1 division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average, with at least three years of research experience as evidenced from fellowship/Associateship/Training/other engagements as circulated vide F No 2-9/2012- HRD dated 25-04-2014 and one research paper in Science Citation Index (SCI)/ NAAS rated (≥ 4) Journal as per OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30-01-2019.
• Age Limit: Not more than 40 years as on the last date of application submission.
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/woman candidates, up to 10 years for Differently Abled candidates, and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) as per Govt. of India/ICAR Rules.

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FAQs

Q1: How to apply for the NBPGR Research Associate post?
A: Candidates must email their application in the given format along with self-attested documents in a single combined PDF to [email protected] and [email protected] by 24-01-2026.

Q2: What is the salary for the Research Associate position?
A: Rs. 61,000/- per month + HRA for Master's degree holders and Rs. 67,000/- per month + HRA for Ph.D holders.

Q3: Is this position permanent?
A: No, the post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project ending 31 March 2027.