About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 18-03-2026 | Ends On: 06-04-2026 |
| Class: Research Jobs | |
| Qualifications: Graduates (All Graduates), Post Graduates (M.Sc.) | |
| Experience Type: Fresher | |
| Tenure Type: Contract Basis | |
| States: Delhi | |
3 Young Professional, Project Assistant vacancies at National Bureau Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR)
Eligible candidates may apply for 3 contractual posts of Young Professional, Project Assistant at National Bureau Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) under a research project. The closing date for receipt of applications is 06-04-2026.
| Post Name | Young Professional, Project Assistant |
| Project Name | Evaluation of Stress Tolerant Orphan Legume (STOL Phase II) (Project No: 1010453) |
| Project Description | This international agricultural project focuses on improving the productivity and resilience of "orphan legumes"—crops like cowpea, grass pea, or bambara groundnut that are vital for food security but have been historically neglected by mainstream research. In its second phase (STOL Phase II), the research evaluates these legumes for high drought and heat tolerance in the challenging dryland farming systems of Sub-Saharan Africa and India. The goal is to identify superior genotypes that can thrive with minimal water, providing a stable source of protein for smallholder farmers in the face of climate change. It is funded by the Kirkhouse Trust, UK. |
| Duration | Up to May 2030 |
| Vacancies | 3 |
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| Age Limit | maximum 45 years |
| Selection Process | Selection will be done through interviews conducted after initial shortlisting based on academic qualifications. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Application must be submitted by emailing a scanned copy of original documents as a single PDF file to stol.nbpgr@gmail.com . The submission should include all necessary records for proper identification during the recruitment process at NBPGR. Applicants must ensure that all information provided is accurate. The application must be sent on or before 06-04-2026. |
| Last Date to Apply | 06-04-2026 |
| Contact | Dr. Kuldeep Tripathi (Principal Investigator); Email: stol.nbpgr@gmail.com |
| Job Location | New Delhi |