ICAR NBPGR Recruitment 2026 Walk-in for Project Scientist

Age limits

• Project Scientist-II: Maximum 40 years
• Project Scientist-I: Maximum 35 years
• Age relaxation: Women (5 years), SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD (10 years) as per GOI/ICAR rules.

Eligibility for Project Scientist-II

• Doctoral Degree in Bioinformatics/Molecular Biology/Life Sciences OR Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Bioinformatics/Biotechnology/Life Sciences with at least 3 years of relevant experience in R&D in industrial/academic institutions or S&T organizations.

Eligibility for Project Scientist-I

• Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology OR Doctoral Degree in Life Science/Plant Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics or a related field.

Desirable qualifications

• Project Scientist-II: Experience in large-scale SNP genotyping and re-sequencing data analyses, trait mapping, construction of de novo genome assemblies; publications in high-impact journals.
• Project Scientist-I: Knowledge of statistical and computational genomics/bioinformatics, experience in analyzing high-throughput SNP genotyping data, NGS data, re-sequencing and transcriptomics data.

Important Dates

• Walk-in Interview Date: 05-01-2026
• Project End Date: 28-02-2027

Application Fee

• No application fee.

How to Apply

• Attend the Walk-in Interview on 05-01-2026 at the Division of Genomic Resources, Room No. G-206, NBPGR, New Delhi.
• Bring scanned copies of all relevant certificates/mark sheets, with the application and full bio-data, affixing a passport-size photograph.
• Bring originals for verification at the time of interview.
• No TA/DA will be provided.

Notes

• This recruitment drive is conducted for Project Scientist-I and Project Scientist-II posts; payment and emoluments will be as approved by the PI and funding agency.