The BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (BRIC-NIPGR) will hold a walk-in interview on Friday, 13 November 2026 from 2:00 PM onwards at Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067, with registration from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The institute is filling one Research Associate-I post (Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA), one Field Worker post (Rs. 18,000 plus HRA) and one Project Assistant post (Rs. 20,000 plus HRA), all purely temporary and linked to DBT-funded projects.
BRIC-NIPGR Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Date | Friday, 13 November 2026 |
| Reporting or Registration Time | Interview from 2:00 PM onwards; registration and submission of documents 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
| Venue | BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067 |
| Posts | Research Associate-I; Field Worker; Project Assistant |
| Vacancies | 3 (one post each) |
| Pay | Rs. 58,000 plus HRA (Research Associate-I); Rs. 18,000 plus HRA (Field Worker); Rs. 20,000 plus HRA (Project Assistant), per month as per norms |
| Who Can Attend | Eligible candidates who meet the qualification of the post and bring the application form in the prescribed format |
The official notification does not specify the application fee or an age limit for Research Associate-I.
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About the Institute and the Projects
BRIC-NIPGR is located at Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi. The three posts are in two projects: a DBT-BIRAC multi-institutional project proposal titled "Designing a climate-resilient rice variety for direct-seeded cultivation using CRISPR-based approaches", and a DBT project proposal titled "Novel and innovative formulation to enhance nitrogen use efficiency in Agricultural crops". Both are under the supervision of Dr. Jagadis Gupta Kapuganti, Scientist, BRIC-NIPGR.
Posts and Eligibility
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate-I | 1 | Doctoral degree in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Plant Science/Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics or equivalent from a recognized university, fulfilling the guidelines of DST-OM number DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26/06/2023 | Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA, as per norms |
| Field Worker | 1 | Graduate degree in any discipline, fulfilling the guidelines of DST OM SR/S9/Z-05/2019 dated 10/07/2020 | Rs. 18,000 plus HRA per month as per norms |
| Project Assistant | 1 | B.Sc. Degree or 3-year diploma in engineering & technology, fulfilling the guidelines of DST Office Memorandum number SR/S9/Z-05/2019 dated 10/07/2020 | Rs. 20,000 plus HRA per month, as per norms |
Research Associate-I
- Desirable: research experience in gene editing and at least one first-author publication; such candidates will be preferred.
- The notice prints no upper age limit for this post.
Field Worker
- Upper age limit: 50 years.
- Desirable: 1-year prior experience in a research lab and working in fields; such candidates will be given preference.
Project Assistant
- Upper age limit: 50 years.
Reservation of posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms. The notice prints no age relaxation. Candidates should check the official notification for the guidelines each post refers to.
Terms of Appointment
- The positions are completely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- The initial appointment will be for one year or till the tenability of the project, whichever is earlier.
- The tenure can be extended or curtailed based on the candidate's performance and the discretion of the Competent Authority.
- The fellowship/stipend amount is as sanctioned in the project and as per DST/DBT norms.
- The appointment may be terminated at any time by giving one-month notice by either side.
- Applicants have no claim, implicit or explicit, for any regular position of BRIC-NIPGR.
What to Bring
- The duly filled in application form in the prescribed format.
- Self-attested copies of the date of birth proof, educational certificates and experience certificates, to be submitted at registration.
- Complete bio-data in the given format.
- Original degree/experience certificates and transcripts, for verification.
What Happens on the Day
Registration runs from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on 13 November 2026, and the walk-in interview starts from 2:00 PM onwards. Any candidate reporting after 3:00 PM will not be entertained. Ineligible candidates will not be interviewed. BRIC-NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against each post depending upon qualifications and experience.
Important Instructions
- Incomplete applications and those in the wrong format will be summarily rejected.
- Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to disqualification.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.
- Queries may be sent to the PI, Dr. Jagadis Gupta Kapuganti, at [email protected].
BRIC-NIPGR Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Walk-in interview notice with posts, pay and conditions |
| Official Website | Official website of BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research |