ICAR-NBPGR Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online

Age Limit

Maximum age: 35 years. Relaxations as per GOI/ICAR rules (e.g., for women, SC/ST, OBC, PwD) may apply.

Eligibility

• Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Physiology, or Biotechnology.
• Desirable: Knowledge of wheat genomics, marker-assisted analysis and NGS analysis. Experience in CRISPR/Cas9 based genome editing.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Application: 21-06-2026
• Project termination date: 31-03-2029 Note: The notification mentions the update on 08-06-2026 but does not provide a separate start date for online applications.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned for this recruitment.

How to Apply

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Prepare a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
• Mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email and send the complete application to the official email address given in the notification.
• Ensure the email is sent before 21-06-2026 and keep a copy for reference.

About the Job

• Type: Contractual
• Salary: Rs. 31,000 + 27% HRA for CSIR-UGC NET or GATE scholars for first 2 years; Rs. 35,000 + 27% HRA for 3rd year onward; Rs. 25,000 + 27% HRA for others.
• Location: New Delhi (ICAR-NBPGR)