CSIR-NBRI is looking for Director

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) established in 1942, is an autonomous R&D organization under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology. Being a premier R&D organization of the country, CSIR has been contributing to the techno-socio-economic development through its varied S&T and Innovation- based interventions since its inception. With 37 state-of-the-art constituent laboratories, today CSIR is amongst the largest publicly funded innovative scientific and research organizations in the world. CSIR’s expertise and experience is embodied in its nearly 3,500 Scientists and 4,000 scientific and technical support personnel apart from about 9,000 JRF/SRF/RA and project staff. CSIR publishes more than 5,000 papers annually in peer-reviewed International journals (SCI).

CSIR is looking for outstanding R&D professionals to head its prestigious Institute, CSIR- National Botanical Research Institute. This advertisement is for the position of Director of CSIR- National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow in level 15 of Pay Matrix (Rs.1,82,200- 2,24,100) with allowances as admissible.

Essential Qualifications : Ph.D. in Natural Sciences or Master’s Degree in Engineering / Health/Medical Sciences (for Engineering Health/Medical Sciences, Ph.D. is desirable).

Age : 45 years or above but not exceeding 56 years.

Experience : At least 16 years of experience in Research and Development (with focus on translational research) in the areas of activities of the laboratory/Institutes/Centre and demonstrated excellence in leadership therein. Years of experience shall be computed from the beginning of candidate’s research career.

Relaxation : The qualifications, age and experience can be relaxed in case of exceptionally meritorious candidates with the approval of DG, CSIR.
Candidate : Should be creative, innovative and a well-recognized scientist/technologist having a demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary R&D teams with excellent interpersonal relations. The candidate should have made significant contributions in terms of technology development apart from creation of IP and publications. He/ She should be able to create a conducive environment for nurturing high class research and development.

Responsibilities : The Director shall supervise and exercise administrative control on the staff of the Institute and shall be responsible for (i) realizing the mission of the Institute, and (ii) creating an environment conducive to nurture innovation and high class R&D and other S&T activities of the Laboratory/Institute in keeping with societal/industrial priorities.

Appointment : The appointment to the post of Director will be made for a tenure of six years or till superannuation, whichever is earlier, in level 15 of Pay Matrix (Rs.1,82,200- 2,24,100) with allowances as admissible. The tenure period will be renewable only in exceptional cases. Director can be considered for absorption/placement in CSIR as Director’s Grade Scientist i.e. Scientist ‘H’/Outstanding Scientist, as per rules.
Benefits : The provision to share money realized from external contract R&D, consultancy and rendering of S&T services is also available as per extant rules. Residential accommodation and transport are provided as per rules. In addition, medical and other facilities are provided as per CSIR rules.

How to apply : The application/nomination for the post with detailed bio-data highlighting scientific and translational contributions in details alongwith list of publications/patents etc.may be sent through email on email ID drc.hqrs@csir.res.in or by post to Director RecruitmentCell, 3 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, 2, Rafi Marg, New Delhi-110001. A brief bio-data in the proforma given below may also be sent.

The last date of the receipt of applications is 15th September, 2026.