BRIC-NIPGR Research Associate II Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

The walk-in interview is on 24 November 2026 (Tuesday), with registration from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and the interview from 10:30 a.m. onwards. The venue is BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (BRIC-NIPGR), Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067. The post is one temporary Research Associate-II (RA-II) in a Gates foundation funded project, at an emolument of ₹61,000/- plus HRA per month.

BRIC-NIPGR Research Associate-II Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About BRIC-NIPGR

BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research is located at Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi. The post is in the Gates foundation funded project "Development of climate resilient chickpea and brassica by gene editing". The project is under the supervision of Dr. Swarup K. Parida, Scientist V, BRIC-NIPGR, and aims at developing gene-edited chickpea plants.

Posts and Eligibility

One Research Associate-II post is to be filled. The notice calls it a purely temporary position. Candidates appear before the selection committee in the walk-in interview.

Desirable Qualification

• Candidates with research experience in genome editing, tissue culture and transgenesis, duly supported with relevant publications, will be preferred.
• The project work requires experience of working with genetic transformation and gene editing.
• Experience of working with chickpea is preferable.

The notice says the fellowship amount is as sanctioned in the project and as per norms. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions.

What to Bring

• Duly filled application form in the prescribed format.
• Self-attested copies of the date of birth, educational and experience certificates, to be submitted at registration.
• Complete bio-data in the given format.
• Ph.D. thesis (if applicable).
• Publications in copy.
• Original degree/experience certificates and transcripts for verification.

What Happens on the Day

• Registration is from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on 24 November 2026, when the application form and self-attested copies are submitted.
• Any candidate reporting after 11:00 a.m. will not be entertained for the walk-in interview.
• Candidates appear before the selection committee. Ineligible candidates will not be interviewed, so candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying.
• BRIC-NIPGR reserves the right to select the candidate against the post depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Important Instructions

• The position is completely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
• The initial appointment will be till the tenability of the project, i.e. 31/07/2027.
• The appointment may be terminated at any time by giving one-month notice by either side.
• Applicants will have no claim, implicit or explicit, for consideration against any regular position of BRIC-NIPGR.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.
• Incomplete applications and those in the wrong format will be summarily rejected.
• Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to disqualification.
• For queries, contact the PI, Dr. Swarup K. Parida, Scientist V, at [email protected].

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