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1 Young Professional II vacancy at National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (NIPB)
National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (NIPB) invites applications from eligible candidates for filling 1 post of Young Professional II on fixed-term basis under a research project. Applications must be submitted on or before 16-01-2026.
| Post Name | Young Professional II |
| Project Name | Identification and Characterization of Genes Regulating Seed Number per Pod in Pigeonpea |
| Project Description | This Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)–funded project focuses on identifying and characterizing genes regulating seed number per pod in pigeonpea using molecular, omics, cloning, and transformation approaches to enhance yield potential and support sustainable crop improvement. |
| Duration | One year (or till project termination, whichever is earlier) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or Life Sciences (preferably in Plant Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, or related subjects) |
| Monthly Salary | ₹42,000/- per month |
| Age Limit | 21–45 years |
| Selection Process | The selection process will consist of initial shortlisting based on academic qualifications, followed by an interview. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Eligible candidates should attend the walk-in interview on the notified date by 9:30 AM with two filled application forms, two self-attested sets of educational and experience certificates, original documents for verification, a complete CV, and all supporting documents as specified |
| Last Date to Apply | 16-01-2026 |
| Interview Date | 16-01-2026 (09 AM) |
| Interview Venue | LBS Building, Pusa Campus, ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi – 110012 |
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1 Senior Research Fellow vacancy at National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (NIPB)
National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (NIPB) invites applications from eligible candidates for filling 1 post of Senior Research Fellow on fixed-term basis under a research project. Applications must be submitted on or before 16-01-2026.
| Post Name | Senior Research Fellow |
| Project Name | BNF- Genetic modification to improve biological nitrogen fixation for augmenting nitrogen needs in cereals |
| Project Description | This Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)–funded advanced plant biotechnology project focuses on genetic and genome-editing approaches to enhance biological nitrogen fixation in cereal crops, involving plant transformation, vector development, molecular analysis, and field evaluation to reduce chemical fertilizer use and improve nitrogen efficiency. |
| Duration | One year (or till project termination, whichever is earlier) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | Master’s degree in Plant/Agricultural Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Plant Biochemistry, Genetics, Plant Breeding, or related biological sciences with a 4/5-year Bachelor’s degree and have NET qualification and 2 years of research experience |
| Monthly Salary | ₹37,000/- per month + 30% HRA |
| Selection Process | Preliminary shortlisting will be done on the basis of academic qualifications, and selection will be finalized through interviews. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | All interested candidates should email their application, biodata, and publications (soft copy only) to bf.bnf.nipb@gmail.com by 14-01-2026 and attend the walk-in interview with four application form copies, two self-attested sets of educational, experience, and publication documents, and one recent passport-size photograph. |
| Last Date to Apply | 14-01-2026 |
| Interview Date | 16-01-2026 (11 AM) |
| Interview Venue | LBS Building, Pusa Campus, ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi – 110012 |
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1 Young Professional I vacancy at National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (NIPB)
Applications are invited by National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (NIPB) for filling 1 contractual post of Young Professional I under a research project. Last Date for submission of applications is 16-01-2026.
| Post Name | Young Professional I |
| Project Name | BNF- Genetic modification to improve biological nitrogen fixation for augmenting nitrogen needs in cereals |
| Project Description | This ICAR-funded plant biotechnology project focuses on genetic modification strategies to enhance biological nitrogen fixation in cereal crops, aiming to improve nitrogen use efficiency, reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers, and support sustainable and climate-resilient cereal production. |
| Duration | One year (or till project termination, whichever is earlier) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification |
- Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Botany, or any other discipline of Plant Sciences; OR
- Diploma in Agricultural Biotechnology
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| Monthly Salary | ₹30,000/- |
| Age Limit | 21-45 years |
| Selection Process | The selection process will consist of initial shortlisting based on academic qualifications, followed by an interview. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Interested candidates should email their application, biodata, and publication details to bf.bnf.nipb@gmail.com by 10-01-2026 and attend the walk-in interview by 9:30 AM with two filled application forms, two sets of self-attested documents, originals for verification, and a No Objection Certificate if employed. |
| Last Date to Apply | 10-01-2026 |
| Interview Date | 16-01-2026 (11 AM) |
| Interview Venue | LBS Building, Pusa Campus, ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi – 110012 |
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