ICAR-NBPGR Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 02 Posts

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR)
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Overview

ICAR-NBPGR has announced recruitment for two Young Professional positions (I and II). Eligible candidates with a B.Sc or M.Sc may submit online applications. The last date to apply is 01 March 2026. This notice provides eligibility criteria, age limits, salary, project details, and application instructions.

Total Vacancies

2

Age Limit

21y - 45y

Age Details

Age Limit

General age limit: 21-45 years. Relaxations are applicable as per Government of India and ICAR rules. Age will be calculated as on the closing date of the application.

Eligibility

Young Professional I

  • Essential Qualifications: Graduate degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Biotechnology / Life Sciences or related discipline
  • Desirable Qualifications: Master’s degree in Plant Breeding or Genetics / Biotechnology / Physiology; experience in field crop phenotyping and data recording; proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Young Professional II

  • Essential Qualifications: Master’s degree in Agriculture / Genetics / Plant Breeding / Genetics & Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Life Sciences, OR a 4-year Professional Graduate degree in Agricultural Sciences / Biotechnology / Life Sciences
  • Desirable Qualifications: Experience in phenotyping for abiotic stresses; development of crosses and data analysis; basic molecular biology techniques (DNA extraction, PCR) with evidence via published work

Important Dates

Application Start

TBA

Application End

01/03/26

Date Details

Important Dates

  • Last Date for Application: 01-03-2026
  • Interview: To be announced (online via video conferencing)
  • Project Duration: 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028 (initially 1 year, extendable)

Notes: The project title is 'Harnessing AI for Precision Genomic Selection Models in Wheat'.

Application Fees

Application Fees

Not specified in the notification.

How to Apply

How to Apply

  • Application Format: Email with attachment
  • All documents must be compiled into a single PDF
  • Send to the email address provided in the official notification with the subject line: Application for Young Professional Position [YP-I/YP-II]
  • Last Date for Application: 01-03-2026

Selection Process

  1. Screening of applications based on qualifications and eligibility
  2. Shortlisted candidates informed by email
  3. Online interview via video conferencing
  4. Document verification (selected candidates)
  5. Final selection as per ICAR-NBPGR rules

Project Details

  • Project Title: Harnessing AI for Precision Genomic Selection Models in Wheat
  • Principal Investigator: Dr. Jyoti Kumari
  • Project Duration: 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028

Important Links

  • Notification PDF: Official notification on the ICAR-NBPGR site
  • Official Website: nbpgr.org.in

Practice & Preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

Which body conducts the "ICAR-NBPGR Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 02 Posts"?

The "ICAR-NBPGR Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 02 Posts" is conducted by the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR).

How many vacancies are there for "ICAR-NBPGR Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 02 Posts"?

There are a total of 2 vacancies available for "ICAR-NBPGR Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 02 Posts".

What is the age limit for "ICAR-NBPGR Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 02 Posts"?

The age limit for "ICAR-NBPGR Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 02 Posts" is between 21 and 45 years. Please refer to the age details section for specific relaxation rules.

What is the last date to apply for "ICAR-NBPGR Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 02 Posts"?

The deadline to apply for "ICAR-NBPGR Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 02 Posts" is 01/03/26.

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