BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI) is an autonomous Institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. BRIC-NABI aims at catalysing the transformation of the Agri-food sector in India by being a nodal organization for knowledge generation and translational science. The food and nutritional Biotechnology division at BRIC-NABI requires research personnel purely on a temporary basis.
Job Overview
BRIC-NABI is conducting a recruitment drive for various temporary research positions including Research Associate I (RA), Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Project Associate, and Field/Lab worker. These positions are for specific projects focused on agri-food biotech innovations, genomics-assisted crop improvement, and molecular mechanisms of nutritional interventions.
Important Dates
- Date of Walk-In-Interview: 27.03.2026
- Registration Time on Interview Date: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Last date to submit online application (for specific requests): 23.03.2026
Position Details, Eligibility and Emoluments
1. Research Associate I (One position) – Project GAP-102
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences or Biotechnology with at least two peer-reviewed international publications in Science Citation indexed (SCI) journal.
- Desirable Experience: Candidates interested in genetics and genomics of crop species. Research experience in handling genomics data, GWAS and QTL analysis, NGS data analysis (genome sequencing & assembly, comparative genomics), and large-scale phenotyping/phenomics.
- Emoluments: Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA.
- Age limit: 40 years (Relaxation admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates).
2. Field/Lab worker (One Position) – Project GAP-102
- Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/Institute in Life Sciences/Agricultural Science/Biotechnology or any allied subjects OR Diploma in Engineering and technology in Agricultural Science/Biotechnology or any allied subjects.
- Emoluments: Rs. 20000/- per month plus HRA.
- Age limit: 50 Years.
3. Research Associate I (One position) – Project GAP-102 (Genome Editing)
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Plant Sciences / Life Sciences or related discipline with at least two peer-reviewed international publications in Science Citation indexed (SCI) journal.
- Desirable Experience: Expertise in plant tissue culture (cereals/millets), Agrobacterium-mediated/biolistic transformation, CRISPR/Cas genome editing, Gateway cloning, and molecular characterization techniques (PCR, Southern/Western blotting).
- Emoluments: Rs. 58000/- per month plus HRA.
- Age limit: 40 years (Relaxation admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates).
4. Junior Research Fellow (One position) – Project GAP-66
- Essential Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in professional course selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC-NET including Lectureship/GATE) or National Level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies (DST, DBT, ICMR, etc.).
- Desirable Experience: Prior experience in rice tissue culture, gateway cloning, western blotting, and CRISPR/Cas genome editing system.
- Emoluments: Rs. 31000/- per month plus HRA.
- Age limit: 28 Years (Relaxation admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PD).
5. Project Associate (One Position) – Project GAP-102 (Nanotechnology Focus)
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Life Sciences/Agricultural Science/Biotechnology or allied subjects OR Master’s degree in these subjects selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC-NET/GATE) or National Level examinations.
- Desirable Experience: Experience in nanotechnology/nano-biotechnology for biomolecule delivery in plants, nanoparticle synthesis, plant tissue culture/transformation, and basic molecular biology techniques. Experience in millet transformation/genome editing is preferred.
- Emoluments: Rs. 31000/- per month plus HRA or Rs. 25000/- per month plus HRA (As per norms).
- Age limit: 35 Years (Relaxation admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates).
6. Project Associate (One Position) – Project GAP-102 (Tissue Culture Focus)
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Life Sciences/Agricultural Science/Biotechnology or allied subjects OR Master’s degree in these subjects selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC-NET/GATE) or National Level examinations.
- Desirable Experience: Experience in plant tissue culture and transformation (preferred), basic molecular biology techniques. Experience in millet transformation or genome editing is preferred.
- Emoluments: Rs. 31000/- per month plus HRA or Rs. 25000/- per month plus HRA (As per norms).
- Age limit: 35 Years (Relaxation admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates).
7. Junior Research Fellow (One position) – Project NABI-Core
- Essential Qualification: Postgraduate degree in basic Science OR in Neuroscience, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Biotechnology, or in professional course selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET/GATE) or National level examinations.
- Desirable Experience: Experience in small animal handling (mice/rats), stereotaxic brain injections, cell culture, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, and knowledge of neuroscience and immunology.
- Emoluments: Rs. 37,000/- per month plus HRA.
- Age limit: 28 years (Relaxation up to 5 years admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PD and women candidates).
Selection Process
- The selection will be conducted through a Walk-In-Interview.
- Candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates may appear for the Walk-In-Interview at National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute located at Knowledge city, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab- 140306, on 27.03.2026 at 09:00 A.M.
- Candidates must apply using the prescribed application form available on the official website.
- The duly filled application form must be submitted at the time of registration at NABI from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM on the interview date.
- Candidates must appear with the application form, experience certificates, publications, and original degree certificates and transcripts for verification.
- One set of attested copies of the documents must be attached with the application form.
- Candidates applying for more than one post can give their preference in the same application form.
Important Instructions
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
- Candidates should strictly adhere to guidelines issued on Covid-19.
- In special circumstances, candidates may request the project investigator (via email at least one week prior to the interview date) to conduct their interviews online. The final decision rests with the selection committee.
- CVs sent via email or phone will not be accepted as valid applications.
- Candidates should ensure that information mentioned in the application form is accurate; no changes will be considered after submission.
Official Notification & Links
Conclusion
Eligible candidates looking for research opportunities in the agri-food and biotechnology sector are encouraged to attend the walk-in interview at BRIC-NABI on the scheduled date with all necessary documents.
