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 Science/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Plant Molecular Biology or any other related field
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Location- New Delhi
Eligibility/Qualification–
Candidates having M.Tech (Engineering or Technology or Ph.D. degree (awarded) in Life Science/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Plant Molecular Biology or any other related field and fulfilling the guidelines/norms of DST OM SR/S9/Z-05/2019 dated July 10, 2020 are eligible for interview. The candidate should have an excellent academic record (with minimum of 60% marks throughout their education) and research experience. Candidate having publications in the journals of international repute are desirable. Candidate having research experience in CRISPR-Cas genome editing and genetic transformation in crop will be given preference.
The upper age limit for the above post is 35 years.
Job/Position Description-
Walk-in-Interview on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. onwards for the post of one Project Scientist-I.
Candidates are invited to appear before selection committee in the walk-in-interview for filling up the purely temporary position of one Project Scientist-I in the DBT Multi-institutional project entitled “Germplasm Characterization and Trait Discovery in Wheat using Genomics Approaches and its Integration for Improving Climate Resilience, Productivity and Nutritional quality” under mission programme of “Characterisation of Genetic Resources”, Sub Project- l: “Germplasm genomics for trait discovery”, of Dr. Swarup K. Parida, Scientist, NIPGR.
Project Scientist-I (one Post): Emoluments `. 56000/- plus 27% HRA per month as sanctioned in the project.
The above position is completely temporarily and co-terminus with the project. The fellowship/emolument amount for the above positions is as sanctioned in the project and as per DBT/DST norms. The initial appointment will be for one year or till the tenability of the project whichever is earlier, and tenure of the post can be curtailed based on the assessment of the candidate’s performance and the discretion of the Competent Authority. NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate. Reservation of posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms. 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 NIPGR.
How to Apply-
Eligible candidates may appear for walk-in-interview at BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067 on January 28, 2026 (Wednesday) at 11:00 a.m. along with the duly filled in application form in the prescribed format. The duly filled application form along with the educational certificate must be submitted at the time of registration at NIPGR from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on January 28, 2026. Any candidate reporting after 11:00 a.m. will not be entertained for walk-in-interview. The candidate must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed. All the candidates are requested to appear for the interview with complete bio-data, Ph.D thesis, publications and original degree/experience certificates and transcripts. Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to disqualification of the candidate(s).
Note: Incomplete application and those in the wrong format will be summarily rejected. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in-interview. For any clarification candidates may contact Scientist-in-Charge through e-mail only.
