NIPGR Research Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi, has 2 temporary Research Associate-I posts in two DBT-funded rice research projects. The pay is Rs. 58,000 per month plus 27% HRA. A Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or a related field is required, or an M.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics with three years of research experience. You must send your application through the Google Form within 15 days of the advertisement dated 23 October 2026, which means by 7 November 2026.

BRIC-NIPGR Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About BRIC-NIPGR

The BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research is based at Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi. According to its letterhead, it is part of BRIC, a DBT organisation. These posts are in two Department of Biotechnology (DBT) projects on sheath blight disease in rice. The work is supervised by Dr. Gopaljee Jha, Scientist, BRIC-NIPGR.

BRIC-NIPGR Research Associate-I Vacancy Details 2026

The emoluments are as sanctioned in the projects and follow DBT/DST norms. Reservation of posts will follow Government of India norms.

BRIC-NIPGR Research Associate-I Eligibility 2026

Essential Qualification

• A Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Microbiology or a related field. You must also meet the guidelines in DST Office Memorandum No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated June 26, 2023.
• Under the same DST office memorandum, candidates with an M.Tech in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics can also apply if they have three years of research experience and a relevant research publication.

Desirable (Preferred)

Preference goes to candidates with relevant experience in molecular biology, genome editing, handling transgenic plants, plant-pathogen handling, formulations and protein biochemistry. This experience should be backed by publications in SCI journals: at least one first-author paper or two co-author papers, each with an impact factor above 3.

Check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post before you apply.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Applications are screened, and BRIC-NIPGR may raise the eligibility criteria for shortlisting if it receives many applications.
• Shortlisted candidates receive an email with the interview link and the date and time of the online interview.
• Ineligible candidates will not be shortlisted. BRIC-NIPGR will select candidates based on their qualifications and experience.

Service Conditions

• The positions are purely temporary and end when the projects end.
• The first appointment is for one year or until the project ends, whichever comes first.
• The tenure may be cut short based on the candidate's performance and at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
• Either side may end the appointment at any time by giving one month's notice.
• Appointees will have no claim, implicit or explicit, to any regular position at BRIC-NIPGR.

How to Apply for BRIC-NIPGR Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026

1. Before you apply, make sure you meet the essential qualification.
2. Write a cover letter saying you are interested in the post.
3. Prepare your complete biodata and self-attested soft copies of your marksheets and certificates from Class X onwards, plus proof of your research experience and publications.
4. Combine the application form, cover letter and all documents into a single PDF file.
5. Fill in the BRIC-NIPGR application Google Form in the given format and upload the PDF within 15 days of 23 October 2026.

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