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1 Research Associate I vacancy at National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)
Eligible and interested candidates may attend the walk-in interview to be held by National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) on 08-01-2026 to fill 1 post of Research Associate I.
| Post Name | Research Associate I |
| Project Name | Engineering Microbial Cell Factories for Enhanced Protein and Metabolite Production (under BRIC-NABI Biomanufacturing Center āAgri-Food BioMugā ā GAP-85) |
| Project Description | Engineering Microbial Cell Factories for Enhanced Protein and Metabolite Production (under BRIC-NABI Biomanufacturing Center āAgri-Food BioMugā ā GAP-85) |
| Duration | Up to 2 years (Initial appointment for 1 year, extendable) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | PhD in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Science, or Biochemical Engineering |
| Monthly Salary | Rs. 58,000/- plus HRA per month |
| Age Limit | maximum 40 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 08-01-2026 (09 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab - 140306 |
| Contact | Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Scientist-C (Project Investigator); Email ID : kumarsandeep.sk@nabi.res.in |
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1 Senior Research Fellow vacancy at National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)
National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) will hold a walk-in interview on 08-01-2026 to fill 1 post of Senior Research Fellow.
| Post Name | Senior Research Fellow |
| Project Name | Development and Characterization of colored cereals (ICAR-CRP Biofortification) ā GAP-73 |
| Project Description | This ICAR-funded project under the CRP on Biofortification focuses on developing and characterizing colored cereals rich in anthocyanins. It aims to improve the nutritional and antioxidant properties of wheat and rice through targeted breeding and biochemical analysis to support national nutritional security. |
| Duration | Co-terminus with the project |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | PG in Basic Science OR Graduate/PG in Professional course and Qualified CSIR-UGC-NET / GATE / GPAT or other National Level tests (ICAR/ICMR/DBT, etc.) and 2 years experience |
| Monthly Salary | ā¹42,000/- per month + HRA |
| Age Limit | maximum 32 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 08-01-2026 (09 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab - 140306 |
| Contact | Dr. Monika Garg, Scientist-F (Principal Investigator); Email ID : monikagarg@nabi.res.in |
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1 Research Associate vacancy at National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)
National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) will conduct a walk-in interview on 08-01-2026 to fill 1 post of Research Associate.
| Post Name | Research Associate |
| Project Name | Improvement of nutritional quality of wheat (NABI CORE) |
| Project Description | This DBT-funded NABI CORE project focuses on enhancing the nutritional quality of wheat through genetic, biochemical, and bioinformatics approaches. It aims to develop biofortified wheat varieties using integrated wet-lab research, computational analysis, and AI-based data interpretation to support food security and public health. |
| Duration | Initially for 1 year (Extension based on performance) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | PhD in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences OR
ME/M.Tech/M.Pharm and min 3 years experience
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| Monthly Salary | Rs. 58,000/- plus HRA per month |
| Age Limit | maximum 40 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 08-01-2026 (09 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab - 140306 |
| Contact | Dr. Monika Garg, Scientist-F (Principal Investigator); Email ID: monikagarg@nabi.res.in |
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1 Research Associate I vacancy at National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)
National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) has announced a walk-in recruitment drive to be conducted on 08-01-2026 for filling 1 post of Research Associate I.
| Post Name | Research Associate I |
| Project Name | Gene Cloning and Editing in Industrially relevant microbes (NABI-CORE) |
| Project Description | This DBT-funded NABI-CORE project focuses on gene cloning and advanced genome editing in industrially relevant microbes. It aims to engineer bacteria, fungi, and yeast for high-yield protein and metabolite production using modern synthetic biology tools. |
| Duration | Up to 2 years (Initial appointment for 1 year, extendable) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | PhD in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related fields AND 2ā3 years of postdoctoral/research experience in gene editing |
| Monthly Salary | Rs. 58,000/- plus HRA per month |
| Age Limit | maximum 40 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 08-01-2026 (9 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab - 140306 |
| Contact | Dr. Kanthi Kiran Kondepudi, Scientist-F (Principal Investigator), Email ID : kiran@nabi.res.in |
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4 Field Assistant (Plant) vacancies at National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)
National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) has scheduled a walk-in interview on 08-01-2026 for recruitment to 4 posts of Field Assistant (Plant).
| Post Name | Field Assistant (Plant) |
| Project Name | BRIC-NABI Biomanufacturing Center āAgri-Food Bio-Mugā (GAP-85) |
| Project Description | This DBT-funded flagship project at BRIC-NABI focuses on establishing a biomanufacturing biofoundry for the agri-food sector. It emphasizes biomass and agro-waste valorization to produce sustainable biomaterials and value-added products, supporting Indiaās circular bio-economy goals. |
| Duration | 2 years (2025-2027); initial appointment for 1 year |
| Vacancies | 4 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Life Science / Chemical Science / Food Technology |
| Monthly Salary | Rs. 27,000/- per month + 18% HRA |
| Age Limit | maximum 50 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 08-01-2026 (09 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab - 140306 |
| Contact | Prof. Ashwani Pareek, Executive Director (Principal Coordinator); Email ID : jayeeta@ciab.res.in & meena@ciab.res.in |
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1 Junior Research Fellow vacancy at National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)
National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) has scheduled a walk-in interview on 08-01-2026 for recruitment to 1 post of Junior Research Fellow.
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow |
| Project Name | Lignin valorization via biomaterial development, depolymerization and green technology (GAP-27 CIAB) |
| Project Description | This CIAB/BRIC-NABIāfunded project focuses on valorization of lignin through green depolymerization and biomaterial development. It aims to convert lignin into value-added chemicals and sustainable biomaterials, supporting circular bio-economy and eco-friendly industrial applications. |
| Duration | 3 years (2024-2027); Position is for 1 year, extendable annually |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | Master's degree in Chemistry (Physical/Electro/Material/Medicinal), Nanotechnology, or Nanoscience and NET / GATE or equivalent national level test qualified |
| Monthly Salary | Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA (as admissible) |
| Age Limit | maximum 28 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 08-01-2026 (9 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab - 140306 |
| Contact | Dr. Sasikumar Elumalai, Scientist-E (Principal Investigator); Email ID : sasikumar@ciab.res.in |
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1 Lab Worker vacancy at National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)
Eligible and interested candidates may attend a walk-in interview being conducted by National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) on 08-01-2026 for filling 1 post of Lab Worker.
| Post Name | Lab Worker |
| Project Name | Development and Transfer of Technology from Queensland University of Technology, Australia to India for Bio fortification and Disease Resistance in Banana (GAP-02) |
| Project Description | This BIRAC-funded international project focuses on biofortification and disease resistance in banana through technology transfer from Queensland University of Technology, Australia to India. The initiative aims to enhance banana nutritional quality and improve resistance to major diseases. |
| Duration | Till March 2026 |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | 10th |
| Monthly Salary | ā¹26,000/- per month |
| Age Limit | max 50 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 08-01-2026 (09 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab - 140306 |
| Contact | Dr. Siddharth Tiwari (Principal Investigator); Email ID: siddharth@nabi.res.in |
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About this Walk-in Interview
1 Research Associate I vacancy at National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)
National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) will conduct a walk-in interview on 08-01-2026 to fill 1 post of Research Associate I.
| Post Name | Research Associate I |
| Project Name | Development of nanomaterials-based biosensing platforms for food contaminants (NABI CORE) |
| Project Description | This NABI-funded project focuses on developing advanced nanomaterials-based biosensing platforms for rapid and sensitive detection of food contaminants, including heavy metals, pesticides, and pathogens, to ensure food safety and quality. |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or relevant field |
| Monthly Salary | Rs. 58,000 per month + HRA |
| Age Limit | max 40 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 08-01-2026 (09 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab - 140306 |
| Contact | Dr. Vanish Kumar (Principal Investigator); Email ID: vanish.kumar@nabi.res.in |
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About this Walk-in Interview
1 Senior Research Fellow vacancy at National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)
Eligible and interested candidates may attend the walk-in interview to be held by National Agri Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) on 08-01-2026 to fill 1 post of Senior Research Fellow.
| Post Name | Senior Research Fellow |
| Project Name | Genetic dissection of rancidity and goitrogenic c-glycosyl flavone biosynthesis genes to enhance the shelf-life and nutritional quality of pearl millet flour (GAP-94) |
| Project Description | This DST-funded project focuses on genetic improvement of pearl millet by identifying genes linked to rancidity and goitrogenic compounds. Using advanced molecular and CRISPR-based approaches, it aims to develop nutritionally superior and shelf-stable pearl millet flour varieties. |
| Duration | One year |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | Postgraduate degree in Life Science/Biotechnology/Botany/Biochemistry and have cleared NET (CSIR-UGC/Lectureship) or GATE, or selected via National-level exams and min 2 years experience |
| Monthly Salary | Rs. 42,000/- per month + HRA |
| Age Limit | max 32 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 08-01-2026 (09 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab - 140306 |
| Contact | Dr. Rupam Kumar Bhunia (Principal Investigator); Email ID: rupam.bh@nabi.res.in |
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