Designation/Position- Research Associate Position at NIPGR
National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, invites applications for the Research Associate Position at NIPGR from eligible and interested candidates.
About- The National Institute of Plant Genome Research is an autonomous institution supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. Research Associate Position at NIPGR
Research/Job Area- Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology or a related field
Location- New Delhi
Eligibility/Qualification–
Eligibility: Candidates having a Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology or a related field, and at least two research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal, and fulfils the guidelines of DST-OM number DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated June 26, 2023, are eligible to apply.
Desirable Qualification: Candidates who have research experience in the areas of genomeediting, tissue culture, and transgenesis, duly supported with relevant publications, will be preferred. The project work requires experience of working with genetic transformation and gene editing. Further, experience of working with chickpea is preferable. The project is aimed at developing gene-edited chickpea plants.
Job/Position Description-
WALK-IN-INTERVIEW on November 24, 2026 (Tuesday) at 10:30 a.m. onwards for the post of One Research Associate-II
Candidates are invited to appear before selection committee in the walk-in-interview for filling up the purely temporary position of One Research Associate (RA-II) in the Gates foundation funded project entitled “Development of climate resilient chickpea and brassica by gene editing”, under the supervision of Dr. Swarup K. Parida, Scientist V, BRIC-NIPGR.
Research Associate-II (One Post): Emolument ₹61,000/- plus HRA per month
The above positions are completely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The fellowship amount for the above positions is as sanctioned in the project and as per norms. The initial appointment will be till the tenability of the project i.e. 31/07/2027. BRIC-NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. The appointment may be terminated at any time by giving one-month notice by either side. The applicants will have no claim implicit or explicit for consideration against any regular position of BRIC-NIPGR.
How to Apply-
Eligible candidates may appear for walk-in-interview at BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (BRICNIPGR), Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067 on November 24, 2026 (Tuesday) at 10:30 am onwards along with the duly filled in application form in the prescribed format. The duly filled application form along with self-attested copies of the date of birth, educational & experience certificates must be submitted at the time of registration at BRIC-NIPGR from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on November 24, 2026.
Any candidate reporting after 11:00 a.m. will not be entertained for walk-in interview. The candidates must ascertain eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed. All the candidates are requested to appear for the interview with complete bio-data in given format, Ph. D. Thesis (if applicable), publications in copy, and original degree/experience certificates and transcripts for verification. Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to the disqualification of the candidate.
