NBPGR Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for 10 Young Professional, Project Associate and More Posts — National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources

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Eligibility

Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/plant science/Life sciences/related subject or post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with NET and research experience; Senior Research Fellow (SRF):Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/ plant science/ Life sciences/related subject with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor's Degree OR Post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with specialization in Biotechnology/ Agriculture/ Botany/ Genetics/ plant science/ Life sciences/ related subject with 3 years of Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Master's degree with NET qualifications; Experience: 2 years of research experience in the relevant area.. Young Professional -II (YP-II):Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/plant science/Life sciences/ related subject or Professional Graduate degree holder of 4 years duration in Agricultural Sciences/ biotechnology/other relevant fields of life sciences.. Project Associate -I:Master's degree in biotechnology/agriculture/bioinformatics/related subject or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology.. Project Associate -II:Master's degree in biotechnology/agriculture/bioinformatics/related subject or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology

Posts under this Drive (7)

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Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

1 vacancies Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/plant science/Life sciences/related subject or post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with NET and research experience

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Young Professional -II (YP-II)

1 vacancies Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/plant science/Life sciences/related subject or post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with NET and research experience

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Project Associate -I

2 vacancies Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/plant science/Life sciences/related subject or post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with NET and research experience

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Project Associate -II

1 vacancies Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/plant science/Life sciences/related subject or post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with NET and research experience

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Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (NMHYS)

2 vacancies Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/plant science/Life sciences/related subject or post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with NET and research experience

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Laboratory Assistant

2 vacancies Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/plant science/Life sciences/related subject or post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with NET and research experience

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Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (Translational Genomics)

1 vacancies Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/plant science/Life sciences/related subject or post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with NET and research experience

Important Dates

Walk-in-Interview15 October 2026

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Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month + HRA

Qualification

Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/plant science/Life sciences/related subject or post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with NET and research experience

Age Text

Max: 35 years (for SRF, Project Associate), 45 years (for YP-II), 50 years (for Laboratory Assistant)

Eligibility Items

Senior Research Fellow (SRF):Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/ plant science/ Life sciences/related subject with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor's Degree OR Post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with specialization in Biotechnology/ Agriculture/ Botany/ Genetics/ plant science/ Life sciences/ related subject with 3 years of Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Master's degree with NET qualifications. Experience: 2 years of research experience in the relevant area.
Young Professional -II (YP-II):Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/plant science/Life sciences/ related subject or Professional Graduate degree holder of 4 years duration in Agricultural Sciences/ biotechnology/other relevant fields of life sciences.
Project Associate -I:Master's degree in biotechnology/agriculture/bioinformatics/related subject or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology.
Project Associate -II:Master's degree in biotechnology/agriculture/bioinformatics/related subject or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology. Experience: 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations.
Laboratory Assistant:B.Sc./ graduate degree in science. Experience: Relevant experience in agriculture field, biotechnology laboratory etc.

Maximum Age

Laboratory Assistant:Maximum age 50 years. Age Relaxations: Women: 5 years, SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwD: 10 years.

Minimum Age

Young Professional -II (YP-II):Minimum age 21 years, Maximum age 45 years. Age Relaxations: Women: 5 years, SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwD: 10 years.

Salary Details

Post Name	Salary
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)	Rs. 37,000/- + HRA for 1st year & 2nd year and Rs. 42,000/- + HRA for 3rd year
Young Professional -II (YP-II)	Rs. 42,000/- (Fixed)
Project Associate -I	Rs. 31,000/- + HRA or 25,000/- + HRA
Project Associate -II	Rs. 35,000/- + HRA or 28,000/- + HRA
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (NMHYS)	Rs. 37,000/- + HRA for 1st year and 2nd year and Rs. 42,000/- + HRA for 3rd year
Laboratory Assistant	Rs. 20,000 + HRA
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (Translational Genomics)	Rs. 37,000/- + HRA

Eligibility Text

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Biotechnology, Agriculture, Botany, Genetics, plant science, Life sciences, or a related subject with NET qualifications and research experience.

Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month + HRA

Qualification

Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/plant science/Life sciences/related subject or post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with NET and research experience

Age Text

Max: 35 years (for SRF, Project Associate), 45 years (for YP-II), 50 years (for Laboratory Assistant)

Eligibility Items

Senior Research Fellow (SRF):Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/ plant science/ Life sciences/related subject with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor's Degree OR Post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with specialization in Biotechnology/ Agriculture/ Botany/ Genetics/ plant science/ Life sciences/ related subject with 3 years of Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Master's degree with NET qualifications. Experience: 2 years of research experience in the relevant area.
Young Professional -II (YP-II):Master's degree in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Botany/Genetics/plant science/Life sciences/ related subject or Professional Graduate degree holder of 4 years duration in Agricultural Sciences/ biotechnology/other relevant fields of life sciences.
Project Associate -I:Master's degree in biotechnology/agriculture/bioinformatics/related subject or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology.
Project Associate -II:Master's degree in biotechnology/agriculture/bioinformatics/related subject or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology. Experience: 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations.
Laboratory Assistant:B.Sc./ graduate degree in science. Experience: Relevant experience in agriculture field, biotechnology laboratory etc.

Maximum Age

Laboratory Assistant:Maximum age 50 years. Age Relaxations: Women: 5 years, SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwD: 10 years.

Minimum Age

Young Professional -II (YP-II):Minimum age 21 years, Maximum age 45 years. Age Relaxations: Women: 5 years, SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwD: 10 years.

Salary Details

Post Name	Salary
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)	Rs. 37,000/- + HRA for 1st year & 2nd year and Rs. 42,000/- + HRA for 3rd year
Young Professional -II (YP-II)	Rs. 42,000/- (Fixed)
Project Associate -I	Rs. 31,000/- + HRA or 25,000/- + HRA
Project Associate -II	Rs. 35,000/- + HRA or 28,000/- + HRA
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (NMHYS)	Rs. 37,000/- + HRA for 1st year and 2nd year and Rs. 42,000/- + HRA for 3rd year
Laboratory Assistant	Rs. 20,000 + HRA
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (Translational Genomics)	Rs. 37,000/- + HRA

Eligibility Text

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Biotechnology, Agriculture, Botany, Genetics, plant science, Life sciences, or a related subject with NET qualifications and research experience.