National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) has announced a recruitment notification for a walk-in-interview. The institute is inviting eligible candidates to appear before the selection committee to fill the temporary position of Senior Project Associate in a DBT project entitled “Platform for Measurement of Free Radicals” (PMFR), SAHAJ- RRSFP under the supervision of Dr. Jagadis Gupta Kapuganti, Scientist, NIPGR, located in New Delhi.
Job Overview
The NIPGR is looking to fill one position for a Senior Project Associate. The emoluments for this post will be Rs. 42000/- plus 27% HRA per month as sanctioned in the project. The position is completely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The appointment will be till the tenability of the project, i.e., up to 30/12/2026 (A/N), and can be curtailed based on the candidate’s performance.
Important Dates
- Date of Walk-in-Interview: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Time of Interview: 02:30 p.m. onwards
- Registration Time on Date of Interview: 02:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m.
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Plant Science / Life Sciences /Biotechnology or Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized university/institution or equivalent with 60% marks and Four year experience in R&D in academic and industrial or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services OR Doctor degree in Science / Engineering / Technology/ from a recognized university or equivalent and fulfilling the guidelines of DST-OM number SR/S9/Z-05/2019 dated July 10, 2020.
- Desirable Qualifications: Candidates having research experience in measurement of free radicals such as reactive oxygen species, reactive nitrogen species, fluorescent microscopy as evidenced from publication will be preferred.
Age Limit
The upper age limit of the post is 40 years, which shall be determined on the closing date of receipt of applications. Reservation of posts shall be as per Govt. of India norms.
Selection Process
The selection will be made through a walk-in-interview. NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the above post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Ineligible candidates will not be interviewed.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates may appear for the walk-in-interview at National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067 on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 02:30 p.m. onwards. Candidates must bring the duly filled in application form in the prescribed format along with self-attested copies of date of birth, educational, and experience certificates to be submitted at the time of registration at NIPGR from 02:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. All candidates are requested to appear for the interview with complete bio-data, copy of publications, and original degree/experience certificates for verification.
Important Instructions
- Any candidate reporting after 03:00 p.m. on March 20, 2026, will not be entertained for the walk-in interview.
- Incomplete applications and those in the wrong format will be summarily rejected.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in-interview.
- The candidates must ascertain eligibility before applying.
- Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to the disqualification of the candidate(s).
Conclusion
Interested and eligible candidates with the required qualifications in Life Sciences, Engineering, or Technology fields should attend the walk-in-interview at NIPGR, New Delhi, on the scheduled date and time with necessary documents.
