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

BRIC-NIPGR Research Associate-II Walk-in 2026 — 1 post

The BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (BRIC-NIPGR), New Delhi, has invited candidates for a walk-in interview for one Research Associate-II post on a purely temporary basis, co-terminus with a Gates Foundation funded project on developing climate resilient chickpea and brassica by gene editing. The walk-in is on 24 November 2026, with registration from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at BRIC-NIPGR, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi. Candidates reporting after 11:00 a.m. will not be entertained.

Pay

The selected candidate will receive Rs. 61,000 per month plus HRA. The appointment is initially till the tenability of the project, that is 31 July 2027, and is terminable by either side with one month's notice. There is no claim for consideration against any regular position, and no TA/DA is paid for attending the walk-in.

Who can apply

You need a Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or a related field, with at least two research papers in an SCI journal, and you must fulfil the guidelines of DST-OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26 June 2023. Research experience in genome editing, tissue culture and transgenesis, supported by publications, is desirable, as is experience of working with genetic transformation and gene editing; chickpea experience is preferable.

No age limit is stated in the notice, so no minimum or maximum age can be given here.

Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notice. Do not assume any fee.

What to bring

Bring the duly filled application form in the prescribed format, self-attested copies of date of birth, educational and experience certificates, a complete bio-data in the given format, your Ph.D. thesis if applicable, copies of publications, and original degree, experience certificates and transcripts for verification. Queries may be sent to Dr. Swarup K. Parida at swarup@nipgr.ac.in.

This is a separate walk-in from the NIPGR Senior Research Fellow walk-in and the Technical Assistant walk-in on 25 November 2026 — different post, different date and different principal investigator. Read the official notice PDF linked below in full before attending.