BRIC-NIPGR Research Associate-II Recruitment 2026Walk-in

• A Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or a related field is required.
• Candidates must have at least two research papers in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal and meet the guidelines in DST-OM number DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated June 26, 2023.
• Research experience in genome editing, tissue culture and transgenesis, supported by relevant publications, is preferred. The project requires experience in genetic transformation and gene editing; chickpea experience is preferable.

• Check the official notice and confirm that you meet the eligibility conditions.
• Complete the prescribed application form and prepare the bio-data and documents listed in the notice.
• Attend registration at BRIC-NIPGR, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067, on 24 November 2026 between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
• Submit the application and self-attested certificate copies at registration, and bring the originals for verification.
• Attend the interview before the selection committee if found eligible.

About the position

BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research has announced a walk-in interview for one Research Associate-II. The position is part of the Gates Foundation-funded project “Development of climate resilient chickpea and brassica by gene editing”, supervised by Dr. Swarup K. Parida, Scientist V. The project aims to develop gene-edited chickpea plants.

The post is temporary and co-terminus with the project. The initial appointment is up to the project’s tenability date of 31/07/2027. The stated emolument is ₹61,000 per month plus HRA, subject to the amount sanctioned in the project and applicable norms.

Eligibility and experience

Applicants need a Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or a related subject, with at least two research papers in a Science Citation Indexed journal. They must also satisfy the guidelines in DST-OM number DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated June 26, 2023. The notice does not state an age limit or application fee.

Experience in genome editing, tissue culture and transgenesis, supported by relevant publications, is preferred. The project requires work experience in genetic transformation and gene editing, while experience with chickpea is preferable. Candidates should review the full conditions in the official notice before attending.

Walk-in schedule and documents

The walk-in is on 24 November 2026 at BRIC-NIPGR, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067. Registration runs from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; the interview starts at 10:30 a.m. Candidates arriving after 11:00 a.m. will not be entertained.

Bring the completed prescribed application, bio-data, self-attested copies of date of birth, education and experience certificates, publication copies and the Ph.D. thesis if applicable. Original degree and experience certificates and transcripts are needed for verification. Ineligible candidates will not be interviewed, and incomplete or incorrectly formatted applications will be rejected.

Appointment conditions

Either side may terminate the appointment with one month’s notice. The appointment does not give a claim to a regular BRIC-NIPGR position, and no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.