Fellowship opportunities in National Institute for Plant Biotechnology

National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (NIPB) is the premiere research institution of the Indian Council of Agricultural research (ICAR), engaged in plant molecular biology and biotechnology research. The Biotechnology Centre, established in 1985, as part of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), was upgraded to a National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology in the year 1993, with a vision to impart the biotechnology advantage to the National Agricultural Research System (NARS). In February 2019, NRCPB was elevated to the level of National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (ICAR-NIPB).

Post : Senior Research Fellow

Applications from Indian nationals are invited for temporary engagement under the following project.

Title of the Project : BNF- Genetic modification to improve biological nitrogen fixation for augmenting nitrogen needs in cereals. Funding Agency : Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Duration of the Project : For a period of one year from the date of appointment, or termination of project, whichever is earlier.

Emoluments Fixed per month (Rs.) : Rs. 37000/- + 30% HRA

Essential Qualifications : Master’s degree in the areas of Plant/ Agricultural Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Biochemistry, Genetics and Plant breeding and related Biological Sciences, Or any relevant discipline with research experience in plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (Master degree in relevant subject with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor’s Degree. Candidates having Post-graduate degree in Basis Sciences with 3 years Bachelor’s degree and 2 years Master’s degree should have NET qualification and 2 years of research experience as mentioned in OM No.Edn./6/27/20l4/HRD dated 13 th July, 2015, OM No. Agril. Edn. /6/27/20l4/HRD 9th October, 2015 of the Council and OM SR/S9/Z- 09/2018 of DST dated 30 th January, 2019.)

Desirable Qualifications : Research experience in plant transformation and genome editing, preferably in rice. Detail molecular analysis of transgenic and genome edited plants, growing normal rice, transgenic rice, and genome edited rice in hydroponics, artificial media and soil and also in pots and field. Development and manipulation of transformation vector. Also should have sound knowledge of designing construct for gene editing, microscopy and Bioinformatic analysis (mainly genome analysis,transcriptome analysis,knowledge of R).

Terms & Conditions
1. This is a Walk-in-Interview. However, all interested candidates should send their application along with Biodata and publication (softcopy only) through email to bf.bnf.nipb@gmail.com, at least two days prior to the Interview. On the date of Interview, interested candidates will attend the Walk-In-Interviews with 4 copies of Application form along with 2 – self attested copies of all the documents related to educational qualifications/experience/publications etc. and 1 recent passport size photograph.
2. The Original of following documents, along with 2 self-attested copies, mentioned below must be brought by the candidate to secure their eligibility for taking Interviews. I. Application form strictly in the format given in the next page (all fields mandatory) II. Complete CV. III. Class 10 Mark sheet IV. Class 10 Pass Certificate V. Class 12 Mark sheet VI. Class 12 Pass Certificate VII. Graduation Mark sheet/Transcript VIII. Graduation Degree Certificate IX. Post-Graduation Mark sheet/Transcript X. Post-Graduation Degree Certificate XI. Experience Certificate (as & where applicable) XII. No-Objection Certificate (essentially required if currently employed, as & where applicable) XIII. Conversion factor from CGPA to percentage, wherever applicable. XIV. PhD. Degree certificate. (as & where applicable) XV. PhD marksheet. (as & where applicable) XVI. SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/PH certificate as applicable. XVII. Copy of publication if any. XVIII. Any other relevant documents. Those candidates who fail to bring the documents mentioned above on the date of Interviews, their candidature is liable to be cancelled.

3. Only candidates having essential qualifications would be considered for the interviews.
4. Number of post as advertised may increase or decrease depending upon the requirement of the Institute and various undergoing/running projects having same essential qualifications.
5. Incomplete applications without requisite documents in any form will be summarily rejected.
6. All the claims made in application form needs to be attached with substantial documentary evidence else the claim will not be considered.
7. For claiming experience, necessary experience certificate duly issued by competent authority has to be enclosed with application for consideration of the same.
9. Age Limit (as on the date of Interview): Upper age limit for application to the post of SRF is mentioned as under (As per ICAR guidelines)
Male : 35 years
Female : 40 years
10. No TA/DA would be given for appearing in the interview.

11. The positions are purely temporary, on a contractual basis and initially offered for one year or till project duration whichever is earlier. However, the positions can be terminated with one months’ notice owing to any change in circumstances. The person selected will have no right to claim employment or engagement in ICAR at the end of the contract period.
12. Concealing of facts/canvassing shall lead to disqualification of the candidature.
13. The Competent Authority/Director of the Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason thereof.
14. The decision of the Competent Authority/Director of the Institute will be final and binding in all aspects.
15. In case of any disputes, it will be resolved within the jurisdiction of New Delhi Court only.
16. Candidates are advised to keep checking the Institute website on a regular basis for any kind of further information regarding interview.

The tentative date of interview 16/01/2026 at 11:00 am.
The candidates shall report at LBS Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012 at 9.30 am.