BRIC-NIPGR Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 for 2 PostsOut

• A Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or a related discipline, with eligibility under DST Office Memorandum No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated June 26, 2023.
• Alternatively, an M.Tech in Biotechnology or Bioinformatics with three years of research experience and a relevant research publication, subject to the same DST memorandum.
• Preference is given for relevant experience in molecular biology, genome editing, transgenic plant handling, plant-pathogen handling, formulations and protein biochemistry.
• Preferred experience must be supported by SCI journal publications: at least one first-author paper or two co-author papers, each with an impact factor above 3.

• Check the official notification to confirm that you meet the essential qualifications.
• Prepare a cover letter expressing your interest in the position and a complete biodata.
• Gather self-attested soft copies of marksheets and certificates from Class X onwards, along with research experience and publication evidence.
• Merge the application form, cover letter and supporting documents into one PDF.
• Complete the designated BRIC-NIPGR Google Form in the prescribed format and upload the PDF by 7 November 2026.
• Submit only through the Google Form; incomplete applications, incorrect formats, other submission methods and applications without educational certificates will not be accepted.

Research positions at BRIC-NIPGR

BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, has announced two temporary Research Associate-I positions under Department of Biotechnology-funded projects supervised by Dr. Gopaljee Jha. Both projects address sheath blight disease in rice: one focuses on antifungal peptide-based formulations, while the other involves genome editing of a susceptibility factor. Each project has one vacancy, offering Rs. 58,000 per month plus 27% HRA. Reservation will follow Government of India norms.

Who can apply

The essential qualification is a Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or a related field under the cited DST guidelines. Candidates with an M.Tech in Biotechnology or Bioinformatics may also qualify if they have three years of research experience and a relevant publication. The applicable guidelines are in DST Office Memorandum No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated June 26, 2023.

Preference is available for relevant laboratory and research experience supported by SCI journal publications. The specified publication benchmark is at least one first-author paper or two co-author papers, each with an impact factor above 3.

Application submission

The advertisement is dated 23 October 2026, and the application deadline is 7 November 2026. Candidates must use the designated Google Form rather than another submission channel.

• Prepare a cover letter and complete biodata.
• Collect self-attested marksheets and certificates from Class X onwards, research experience proof and publication evidence.
• Combine the application form, cover letter and supporting material into one PDF, then upload it through the form.

Incomplete submissions, incorrect formats and missing educational certificates can lead to rejection.

Interview and appointment terms

BRIC-NIPGR will screen applications and may raise shortlisting criteria if many candidates apply. Interview details will be emailed only to shortlisted candidates.

The initial appointment lasts one year or until the project ends, whichever is earlier. Tenure may be shortened based on performance and the Competent Authority's discretion. Either party can terminate the appointment with one month's notice, and the appointment creates no entitlement to a regular BRIC-NIPGR position.