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BRIC NABI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 5 Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow and More Posts
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BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute has released the BRIC NABI Recruitment 2026 notification for 6 posts. Apply only through the official website (nabi.res.in).
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| Name of post | BRIC NABI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 5 Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow and More Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute |
| Advertisement no. | NABI/Admin/5(09)/2026-27/Academic-13 |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 6 posts |
| Pay / salary | Research Associate posts pay Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA, Senior Research Fellow posts pay Rs. 42,000 per month plus HRA, and the Field/Lab worker post pays Rs. 20,000 per month plus HRA. |
| Posted on | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 22 Oct 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Age Limit
- The age limit is 40 years for the three Research Associate posts, 32 years for the two Senior Research Fellow posts and 50 years for the Field/Lab worker post. Each Research Associate post and the Project 4 Senior Research Fellow post allow relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions, and the Project 1(B) Senior Research Fellow post allows it for SC/ST/OBC/PD.
Total Post
6 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate (Project 1(A), NABI core) | 1 | Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA |
| Senior Research Fellow (Project 1(B), NABI core) | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (plus HRA, if hostel accommodation is unavailable in NABI) |
| Research Associate-1 (Project 2, GAP-94) | 1 | Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA |
| Research Associate-I (RA-I) (Project 3(A), GAP-114) | 1 | Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA |
| Field/Lab worker (Project 3(B), GAP-102) | 1 | Rs. 20000/- per month plus HRA |
| Senior Research Fellow (Project 4, GAP-78) | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month plus HRA |
| Total | 6 | See the official notice |
| Total | 6 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- Research Associate posts pay Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA, Senior Research Fellow posts pay Rs. 42,000 per month plus HRA, and the Field/Lab worker post pays Rs. 20,000 per month plus HRA.
BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | NABI/Admin/5(09)/2026-27/Academic-13 |
| Walk-in Date | 28.10.2026 |
| Registration Time | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Venue | NABI (Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab-140306) |
| Last Date for Online-Interview Applications | 23.10.2026 (05:00 PM), by email to the Principal Investigator. This applies only to the posts that allow an online interview. |
| Posts | Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow, Research Associate-1, Research Associate-I (RA-I), Field/Lab worker |
| Vacancies | 6 |
| Pay | Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA, depending on the post |
| Nature of Appointment | Purely temporary |
| Who Can Attend | Candidates who meet the essential qualification and age limit of the post they apply for |
| Job Location | BRIC-NABI, Mohali, Punjab |
- The official notification does not specify an application fee.
About BRIC-NABI
- BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI) is an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. It is located at Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab. The institute says its aim is to transform India's agri-food sector by being a nodal organisation for knowledge generation and translational science. It does research on bio-fortification, designer crops for better nutrition, and functional foods to counter malnutrition. These positions are in its food and nutritional biotechnology division.
Posts and Eligibility
| Post (Project) | Vacancies | Qualification | Age Limit | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate (Project 1(A), NABI core) | 1 | Given in full below | 40 years | Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA |
| Senior Research Fellow (Project 1(B), NABI core) | 1 | Given in full below | 32 Years | Rs. 42,000/- per month (plus HRA, if hostel accommodation is unavailable in NABI) |
| Research Associate-1 (Project 2, GAP-94) | 1 | Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences or Biotechnology with at least two peer-reviewed international publication in Science Citation indexed (SCI) journal | 40 years | Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA |
| Research Associate-I (RA-I) (Project 3(A), GAP-114) | 1 | Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences or Biotechnology with at least two peer-reviewed international publications in Science Citation indexed (SCI) journal | 40 years | Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA |
| Field/Lab worker (Project 3(B), GAP-102) | 1 | Bachelor's degree, or Diploma in Engineering and technology, in the fields given below | 50 Years | Rs. 20000/- per month plus HRA |
| Senior Research Fellow (Project 4, GAP-78) | 1 | Given in full below | 32 Years | Rs. 42,000/- per month plus HRA |
| Total | 6 |
- Each position belongs to a separate research project and has its own Principal Investigator (PI). Some posts are filled only through the walk-in interview. Others allow either a walk-in or an online interview. The mode is shown for each post below.
- The notice does not give an "as on" date for the age limit.
Research Associate – Project 1(A)
- Project: "Exosomes from plants: isolation and characterization and their effects on adipogenesis" (NABI core). Principal Investigator: Dr Vikas Rishi, Scientist G.
- Essential qualification, as printed: (a) Candidates should have been awarded the Ph.d degree or has submitted his/her Ph.d thesis. (b) Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC-NET, including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship), GATE and GPAT. (c) The selection process via National-level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.
- Desirable experience: advanced molecular biology and biochemical methods and techniques. Experience in animal cell culture protocols is desirable. The candidate should be able to analyse transcriptome and small RNA sequencing data from extracellular vesicles, and should have relevant research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Duration: The RA fellowship is a purely temporary assignment for 1 year only. In exceptional cases, depending on the progress of the research and the performance, the committee may recommend the up-gradation of RA Levels.
- Pay rule: Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023).
- Age relaxation: admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions.
- Interview mode: walk-in only. Requests for online interviews will not be entertained.
- Contact: [email protected]
Senior Research Fellow – Project 1(B)
- Project: Investigating the role of bZIP transcription factors in tomato seed development and maturation (NABI core). Principal Investigator: Dr Vikas Rishi, Scientist G.
- Essential qualification, as printed: Postgraduate degree in basic science or graduate/postgraduate degree in the professional course, selected through any one of the following: (a) Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC-NET, including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship), GATE and GPAT; (b) The selection process via National-level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.; (c) Two years of research experience as JRF.
- Desirable: experience in advanced molecular biology and biochemical methods and techniques. Experience in plant tissue culture, agrobacterium mediated transformation and tissue micropropagation protocols is desirable.
- Duration: The appointment is for one year.
- Pay rule: Rs. 42,000/- per month (plus HRA, if hostel accommodation is unavailable in NABI) (GOI OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26/6/2023).
- Age relaxation: admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PD as per GOI Instructions.
- Interview mode: walk-in only. Requests for online interviews will not be entertained.
- Contact: [email protected]
- Identify seed-specific bZIP transcription factors in tomato.
- Generate knockout lines of the selected seed-specific bZIP transcription factors through plant tissue culture.
Research Associate-1 – Project 2 (GAP-94)
- Project: "Genetic dissection of rancidity and goitrogenic c-glycosyl flavone biosynthesis genes to enhance the shelf-life and nutritional quality of pearl millet flour" (GAP-94). Principal Investigator: Dr. Rupam Kumar Bhunia, Scientist-E, BRIC-NABI.
- Desirable experience: hands-on experience in genome editing and plant tissue culture, including Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, regeneration and handling of transgenic plants.
- Duration: The RA fellowship is a purely temporary assignment for 1 year only. Depending on the progress of the research and the performance, the committee may recommend a further extension of tenure.
- Pay rule: Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023).
- Age relaxation: admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions.
- Interview mode: walk-in or online. Candidates who want an online interview must send their application to [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the online interview.
- Identification of candidate genes
- Transformation of CRISPR constructs
- Screening of edited lines and lipid analysis using GC
Research Associate-I (RA-I) – Project 3(A) (GAP-114)
- Project: "Genetic dissection of disease resistance against necrotrophic pathogens in Brassica carinata and its prospects for transfer into Brassica juncea (Indian mustard)" (GAP-114). Principal Investigator: Dr. Sivasubramanian R, Scientist-D, BRIC-NABI.
- Desirable experience: (1) an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate interested in the genetics and genomics of crop species; (2) research experience in handling genomics data, GWAS and QTL analysis of crops, and NGS data analysis (including genome sequencing and assembly, and comparative genomics), shown by relevant research publications in peer-reviewed journals or preprint servers; (3) research experience in plant-pathogen interactions or plant pathology.
- Duration: The RA fellowship is a purely temporary assignment for 1 year only. Depending on the progress of the research and the performance, the committee may recommend a further extension of tenure.
- Pay rule: Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023).
- Age relaxation: admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions.
- Interview mode: walk-in or online. Candidates who want an online interview must send their application to [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the online interview.
- Work on the genetics, genomics and phenotyping parts of the project.
- Sequence and phenotype Brassica carinata germplasm, together with other project staff.
- Carry out all the bioinformatics analysis, including variant calling, GWAS and other population genomic analyses.
- Analyse all the data from the phenotyping experiments.
- Help prepare reports for funding agencies and write manuscripts for publication.
Field/Lab worker – Project 3(B) (GAP-102)
- Project: "Genomics-assisted improvement of Barnyard Millet for enhanced yield and processing efficiency: Towards developing a nutrient-rich crop for a changing climate" (GAP-102). Principal Investigators: Dr. Sivasubramanian R and Dr. Rajeev N Bahuguna, Scientist-D, BRIC-NABI.
- Essential qualification, as printed: (1) Bachelor's degree from a recognized University/Institute in Life Sciences/Agricultural Science/Biotechnology or any allied subjects, OR (2) Diploma in Engineering and technology in Agricultural Science/Biotechnology or any allied subjects.
- Duration: The appointment will initially be for one year. It may continue until the project is completed, subject to the availability of funds from the sponsoring agency. Any further extension will be based on performance evaluation and project requirements.
- Pay rule: Rs. 20000/- per month plus HRA (As per DST OM No.SR/S9/Z08/2018 dated 30.01.2019).
- Interview mode: walk-in only. Requests for online interviews will not be entertained.
Senior Research Fellow – Project 4 (GAP-78)
- Project: "Investigating the genetic basis of variation in yield and grain nutrient profile in rice under elevated day and night temperature." (GAP-78). Principal Investigator: Dr. Rajeev Nayan Bahuguna, Scientist-D, BRIC-NABI.
- Essential qualification, as printed: Master's degree in Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Life Sciences, or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university/institution, with at least two years of relevant research experience after the Master's degree in a research project or laboratory involving molecular biology, genomics, transcriptomics or related areas.
- Desirable experience: candidates with hands-on experience in molecular biology and omics data analysis, particularly transcriptomics and metabolomics, will be preferred.
- Duration: One Year.
- Pay rule: Rs. 42,000/- per month plus HRA as per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023.
- Age relaxation: 5-year age relaxation is admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions.
- Interview mode: walk-in or online. Candidates who want an online interview must send their application to [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the online interview.
- Before applying, check the official notification for the full eligibility of each post.
- Conduct and assist in project-related research activities, with emphasis on molecular biology and omics data analysis in rice.
BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026 Job Description
- The notice lists duties for four of the six positions.
What to Bring
- The duly filled application form, with the documents attached in the order given above.
- Original mark sheets
- Original degree certificates
- Original experience certificates
- Publications, for verification
- Do not attach expired documents. Expired documents will be treated as null and void.
What Happens on the Day
- Walk-in candidates register at NABI between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM on 28 October 2026 and hand in their filled application form at registration. Their original documents and publications are checked, and ineligible candidates will not be interviewed. For the posts that allow online interviews, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The interview results will be published on the NABI website.
Important Instructions
- For posts listed as walk-in only, candidates must attend the interview in person. Requests for online interviews will not be entertained.
- Check your eligibility before applying. No change to the information in an application will be considered after it is submitted.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- All six positions are temporary and attached to specific projects. The tenure and extension terms of each post are given in its own section above.
How to Apply
- Check the note under your post to see whether its interview is walk-in only, or walk-in or online.
- Attach the documents in this order: application form; academic documents from 10th standard up to the qualification the advertisement asks for; experience letter; caste certificate (if any); and self-attested copies of Aadhaar and PAN card at the end.
- Walk-in candidates: hand in the filled form at registration at NABI (Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab-140306) between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM on 28 October 2026.
- Online-interview candidates (Research Associate-1, Research Associate-I (RA-I) and Senior Research Fellow of Project 4 only): put the application and documents, in the same order, into one combined PDF.
- Name the PDF file in this format: Candidate Name - Position - Date of interview.
- Email the PDF to the PI of the post by 05:00 PM on 23 October 2026, with a request for an online interview and a proper justification. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
- Every applicant must use the prescribed application form. It is attached to the advertisement in both Hindi and English and is also available on the NABI website (https://nabi.res.in/site/career). CVs sent only by email or phone will not be accepted as valid applications. The steps depend on the interview mode printed under each post.
Important Links
| BRIC-NABI Application Form | Click Here nabi.res.in |
|---|---|
| BRIC-NABI Official Notification PDF | Download nabi.res.in |
| BRIC-NABI Official Website | Click Here nabi.res.in |
| Link | Details |
| BRIC-NABI Application Form | The prescribed application form in Hindi and English |
| BRIC-NABI Official Notification PDF | Advt. No. NABI/Admin/5(09)/2026-27/Academic-13 |
| BRIC-NABI Official Website | The careers page, where interview results will be published |
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Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there in BRIC NABI Recruitment 2026?
There are 6 posts in total.
What is the age limit for BRIC NABI Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 40 years for the three Research Associate posts, 32 years for the two Senior Research Fellow posts and 50 years for the Field/Lab worker post. Each Research Associate post and the Project 4 Senior Research Fellow post allow relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates as per GOI instructions, and the Project 1(B) Senior Research Fellow post allows it for SC/ST/OBC/PD.
What qualification is needed for BRIC NABI Recruitment 2026?
Research Associate (Project 1(A), NABI core): Given in full below | Senior Research Fellow (Project 1(B), NABI core): Given in full below | Research Associate-1 (Project 2, GAP-94): Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences or Biotechnology with at least two peer-reviewed international publication in Science Citation indexed (SCI) journal | Research Associate-I (RA-I) (Project 3(A), GAP-114): Ph.D. in …
What is the official website for BRIC NABI Recruitment 2026?
The official website is https://nabi.res.in.