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ICAR-NIPB Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts

ICAR–National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (ICAR-NIPB)

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ICAR–National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (ICAR-NIPB), New Delhi, has invited email applications for 2 Senior Research Fellow posts (Advt 2001-2014/SRF/447964/Nov) on the National Professor project on multi-pathogen resistant rice. Fellowship Rs. 37,000 per month plus 30% HRA for one year, extendable. A Master's degree in Plant Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Science, Bioinformatics, Basic Biological Science or Agriculture is required; the 3-year Bachelor's plus 2-year Master's route also needs NET or GATE plus 2 years of research experience. Upper age limit 35 years (male) / 40 years (female). No application fee is stated. Apply by email to rec.natprof.nipb@gmail.com by 29 November 2026.

Total posts
2
Last date
29 Nov 2026
Qualification
Post Graduate
Age limit
18–40 yrs

01Important dates

Last Date to Apply
29 Nov 2026

03Age limit

—–40years

Upper age limit 35 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates, as per ICAR guidelines. No relaxation is stated in the notice and no 'as on' date is printed. No minimum age is stated.

04How to apply for ICAR-NIPB Senior Research Fellow 2026

  1. 01Open the official notification PDF linked below and read it in full, noting the qualification rules for your degree pattern.
  2. 02Prepare your CV in the format given in the notice, with scanned self-attested supporting documents in a single file.
  3. 03Email the single file to rec.natprof.nipb@gmail.com by 29 November 2026.
  4. 04Watch your email for the walk-in interview date, tentatively in December, and bring all original documents for verification.

Vacancy details

2 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
Senior Research FellowMaster's degree in Plant Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Life science / Bioinformatics / Basic Biological Science / Agriculture with 4/5 years Bachelor's degree; PG in basic sciences with 3-year Bachelor's + 2-year Master's needs NET (ICAR/CSIR/ICMR) or GATE plus 2 years research experience; upper age limit 35 years (male) / 40 years (female)2

Full details

ICAR-NIPB Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 2 posts

The ICAR–National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (ICAR-NIPB), Pusa Campus, New Delhi, has invited applications by email for 2 Senior Research Fellow posts on a purely temporary, contractual basis, under Advertisement No. 2001-2014/SRF/447964/Nov. The fellows will work on the National Professor project on development of multi-pathogen resistant rice by molecular cloning and editing novel genes, funded by ICAR. The engagement is for one year from the date of appointment, extendable on satisfactory performance or till the project duration, whichever is earlier, and is terminable with one month's notice. It carries no claim to ICAR employment afterwards.

Pay

The fellowship is Rs. 37,000 per month plus 30% HRA.

Who can apply

You need a Master's degree in Plant Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Science, Bioinformatics, Basic Biological Science or Agriculture with a 4 or 5 year Bachelor's degree. Candidates with a postgraduate degree in basic sciences or a relevant subject with a 3 year Bachelor's degree and a 2 year Master's degree must also have NET qualification of ICAR, CSIR or ICMR or an equivalent body, or GATE, along with 2 years of research experience.

Desirable experience includes research in plant molecular biology, gene cloning, construct development, plant transformation in rice, tissue culture and other wet-lab work, development and analysis of transgenic plants, genome editing in plants, knowledge of bioinformatics tools and scientific writing. The upper age limit is 35 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates, as per ICAR guidelines.

Fee

No application fee is stated in the notice.

How to apply

Email your CV in the format given in the notice, along with scanned self-attested documents in a single file, to rec.natprof.nipb@gmail.com by 29 November 2026. Eligible candidates will be called for a walk-in interview, tentatively in December, with the date announced by email only. Bring all original documents for verification. No TA/DA is paid.

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ICAR-NIPB Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts: FAQs

How many posts are there in ICAR-NIPB SRF Recruitment 2026?

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2 Senior Research Fellow posts, contractual and purely temporary, on the National Professor project on development of multi-pathogen resistant rice by molecular cloning and editing novel genes, funded by ICAR.

What is the fellowship amount?

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Rs. 37,000 per month plus 30% HRA. The engagement is for one year from the date of appointment, extendable on satisfactory performance or till the project duration.

What is the qualification required?

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A Master's degree in Plant Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Science, Bioinformatics, Basic Biological Science or Agriculture with a 4 or 5 year Bachelor's degree. Candidates with a 3 year Bachelor's and 2 year Master's in basic sciences also need NET (ICAR/CSIR/ICMR) or GATE plus 2 years of research experience.

What is the age limit?

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Upper age limit 35 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates, as per ICAR guidelines. No relaxation is stated in the notice and no 'as on' date is printed.

What is the last date and how do I apply?

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Email your CV in the format given in the notice, with scanned self-attested documents in a single file, to rec.natprof.nipb@gmail.com by 29 November 2026. Eligible candidates will be called for a walk-in interview, tentatively in December, with the date announced by email only.

Is there an application fee?

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No application fee is stated in the notice.

You may also need

Official Notification — ICAR-NIPB Senior Research Fellow (PDF)17 days left