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JNTBGRI Walk-in Interview 2026 — 14 Project Fellow and Assistant Posts

KSCSTE Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI)

By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated

KSCSTE Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, will hold a walk-in interview on 23 November 2026 (reporting 10:00 AM) for 14 purely temporary Plan Project posts: Project Fellow 10 at Rs. 32,560 per month, Project Fellow with PhD 2 at Rs. 36,000 per month, and Project Assistant 2 at Rs. 30,995 per month. Maximum age 40 years as on 9 November 2026, with SC/ST/OBC relaxation as per rules. The notification states a maximum age only. No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Total posts
14
Last date
23 Nov 2026
Qualification
Graduate / Post Graduate
Age limit
18–40 yrs

01Important dates

Walk-in Interview
23 Nov 2026

03Age limit

—–40years

Maximum 40 years as on the notification date, 9 November 2026. SC/ST/OBC relaxation as per rules.

04How to attend the JNTBGRI walk-in

  1. 01Check the notification for the project code matching your subject and qualification — Project Fellow needs a first class MSc, Project Fellow with PhD needs a PhD, and Project Assistant needs a first class BSc in Botany.
  2. 02Download the prescribed application form from the JNTBGRI website and fill it, attaching attested copies of your testimonials and certificates.
  3. 03Reach JNTBGRI, Karimancode P.O., Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, by 10:00 AM on 23 November 2026 with the filled form and all original documents. Candidates reaching after 10 AM will not be entertained.

Vacancy details

14 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
Project FellowFirst class MSc in Biotechnology / Botany / Biochemistry / Bioinformatics (subject varies by project code)10
Project Fellow with PhDPhD in Chemistry / Life Sciences (P-04A) or PhD in Botany (P-05)2
Project AssistantFirst class BSc in Botany (P-07B, P-08)2

Full details

JNTBGRI Walk-in Interview 2026 — 14 Project Fellow and Assistant posts

The KSCSTE Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, will hold a walk-in interview on 23 November 2026 for 14 purely temporary Plan Project posts. The posts run till 31 March 2027 and are likely to be extended. The walk-in is at JNTBGRI, Karimancode P.O., Palode, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 562, with reporting at 10:00 AM. Candidates reaching after 10:00 AM will not be entertained. A written test may be held if necessary, and preference will be given to candidates qualified in a national level eligibility test or equivalent. No TA/DA will be paid.

Posts and pay

  • Project Fellow, 10 posts — Rs. 32,560 per month consolidated. First class MSc in Biotechnology, Botany, Biochemistry or Bioinformatics, with the subject varying by project code (P-01A, P-01B, P-01C, P-03A, P-03B, P-04B, P-06A, P-07A, P-08, P-11).
  • Project Fellow with PhD, 2 posts — Rs. 36,000 per month consolidated. PhD in Chemistry or Life Sciences (project P-04A) or PhD in Botany (project P-05).
  • Project Assistant, 2 posts — Rs. 30,995 per month consolidated. First class BSc in Botany (projects P-07B and P-08).

Note: the notification itself labels both a Project Fellow post and a Project Assistant post as 'P-08'. That is the notification's own labelling; the count is 10 + 2 + 2 = 14 posts.

Age limit

The maximum age is 40 years as on the notification date, 9 November 2026. Relaxation for SC, ST and OBC candidates applies as per rules. The notification states a maximum age only; no minimum age is stated.

How to attend

Download the prescribed application form from www.jntbgri.res.in, fill it, and bring it with attested copies of testimonials and certificates to the walk-in, along with all originals. Candidates must report by 10:00 AM on 23 November 2026.

Application fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notification, so no fee is shown on this post.

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JNTBGRI Walk-in Interview 2026 — 14 Project Fellow and Assistant Posts: FAQs

When and where is the walk-in interview?

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23 November 2026, reporting at 10:00 AM, at JNTBGRI, Karimancode P.O., Palode, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 562. Candidates reaching after 10 AM will not be entertained.

How many posts are there, and what is the pay?

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14 posts — Project Fellow 10 (Rs. 32,560 per month), Project Fellow with PhD 2 (Rs. 36,000 per month) and Project Assistant 2 (Rs. 30,995 per month). All are purely temporary Plan Project posts till 31 March 2027, likely to be extended.

What is the qualification required?

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Project Fellow: first class MSc in Biotechnology, Botany, Biochemistry or Bioinformatics. Project Fellow with PhD: PhD in Chemistry/Life Sciences or Botany. Project Assistant: first class BSc in Botany.

What is the age limit?

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Maximum 40 years as on 9 November 2026, with SC/ST/OBC relaxation as per rules. No minimum age is stated in the notification.

Is there an application fee?

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No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

How do I attend the walk-in?

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Download the prescribed application form from www.jntbgri.res.in, fill it, and bring it with attested copies of testimonials and certificates, plus all originals, to the walk-in.

You may also need

JNTBGRI Walk-in Notification — Official PDF10 days left