ICAR-NBPGR Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Golden Opportunity for Life Science Graduates

The ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi has released a latest recruitment notification 2026 for the post of Project Assistant under a DBT-funded project on wheat. This is a walk-in-interview based selection, offering a salary of Rs 20,000 + 27% HRA per month. If you are a B.Sc. in Life Science / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics or hold a Diploma in Engineering & Technology / Computer / IT, this is your golden opportunity to work with a premier central government research institute. Check the full details below – vacancy, eligibility, salary, and how to attend the walk-in interview.

This central government job is based in New Delhi. The selected candidate will work on “Germplasm Characterization and Trait Discovery in Wheat using Genomics Approaches” – a cutting-edge project funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Below we provide a complete breakdown of the ICAR NBPGR vacancy 2026.

ICAR-NBPGR Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

This is a purely temporary position co-terminus with the project. No regularization or absorption in ICAR/NBPGR is guaranteed.

✅ Eligibility Criteria – Qualification, Age Limit, Experience

Essential Qualification

• B.Sc. in Life Science / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics OR
• Diploma in Engineering & Technology / Computer / Information Technology

Desirable Qualification

• Experience in handling field data
• Familiarity with software used in field data analysis
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office / Excel / data handling

Age Limit (as on interview date)

Upper age limit: 50 years. Age relaxation as per GOI/ICAR rules:

• Women: 5 years
• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwD: 10 years

Experience Requirement

No minimum experience required. However, candidates with 3+ years of relevant experience will get a 15% increment in salary (up to 4 revisions i.e., 12 years of experience maximum ceiling).

Salary & Emoluments – 7th CPC Benefits

The selected Project Assistant will receive Rs 20,000 per month + 27% HRA. With HRA, the total emolument comes to approximately Rs 25,400 – Rs 26,540 depending on the city classification. Additionally, candidates with 3 years of experience will get a 15% increment on the basic salary, with a maximum of 4 such revisions (up to 12 years of experience). This is a competitive pay for a temporary project position under the 7th Pay Commission guidelines for ICAR.

Walk-in-Interview Details – Date, Venue, Documents

• Interview Date: 20th July 2026
• Venue: Division of Genomic Resources, Room Number G-206, ICAR-NBPGR, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110012
• Reporting Time: Candidates are advised to reach by 9:00 AM for registration
• Selection Process: Walk-in-Interview only (No written exam)
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview

Documents to bring (original + self-attested copies):

1. Application form (duly filled, affixed with passport-size photograph)
2. All educational qualification certificates & mark sheets
3. Age proof (10th certificate / birth certificate)
4. Experience certificates (if applicable)
5. Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) if claiming relaxation

How to Apply for ICAR-NBPGR Project Assistant 2026

No online application required. This is a walk-in-interview recruitment. Candidates must:

1. Prepare a typed application on plain paper with full bio-data, affix a recent passport-size photograph at the top.
2. Bring all original documents along with self-attested photocopies.
3. Report to the venue on 20th July 2026 before the scheduled interview time.
4. The decision of the Director will be final.

For the official notification, visit the NBPGR official page or download the official notification PDF from the link below:

Download Official Notification PDF

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