Research Associate – III (One Position) and Young Professional – II (One Position) – “Next generation diagnostics for rapid on-site detection of genetically modified (GM) crops using integrated isothermal nucleic acid amplification and CRISPR/Cas12 approach”

Job Title
Research Associate – III (One Position) and Young Professional – II (One Position)

Location
ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012, India

Salary

• Research Associate – III: ₹67,000 plus 27% HRA per month
• Young Professional – II: ₹42,000 (consolidated) per month, No HRA

Eligibility

• Research Associate – III: Ph. D. (Doctoral) Degree in Science (Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Life Sciences/ Genetics/ Plant Genetic Resources from a Recognized University or equivalent Degree)
• Young Professional – II: Master’s degree in Science (Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry/ Life Sciences/ Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Plant Genetic Resources from a Recognized University or equivalent Degree)

Age Limit

• Research Associate – III: 40 years
• Young Professional – II: 45 years
• Age relaxation as per the Government of India/ ICAR rules

Last Date
Walk-in-interview will be held on 23rd October 2026 at 09.30 AM (for Research Associate – III) and at 2.00 PM (for Young Professional – II).

How to Apply
Candidates shall attend the Walk-in-interview and bring a duly filled Application form along with the original and photocopy of documents in proof of age, educational qualifications, experience, publications, awards, etc. Candidates must also submit a copy of duly attested certificates/mark sheets from matriculation onwards, experience certificate, certificates of NET/GATE/awards, and the first page of research papers along with the application form, affixing a recent passport-size photograph on the top.