ICAR - National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (ICAR-NBAIR), Bengaluru, Karnataka, has invited applications for 9 posts in 3 roles under Advt No. NBAIR/2-1/2026-27/H 404. The posts include Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, Lower Division Clerk. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 30 November 2026.
The posts are for ICAR-NBAIR, Bengaluru. Qualification required: Open only to employees of ICAR Institutes/Headquarters/Project Directorates/NRCs/ATARIs. Applicants must hold the analogous post (Assistant/UDC/LDC), or for deputation be regular UDCs with 10 years (for Assistant) or regular LDCs with 8 years (for UDC) of regular service in the grade. The pay is Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) for Assistant; Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) for UDC; Pay Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) for LDC. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 30 November 2026
- Vacancies: 9, in 3 roles
- How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
- Pay: Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) for Assistant; Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) for UDC; Pay Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) for LDC
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: Maximum 56 years (as on the closing date of the receipt of application)
- Place: ICAR-NBAIR, Bengaluru
ICAR-NBAIR Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | ICAR - National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (ICAR-NBAIR), Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Post Name | Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, Lower Division Clerk |
| No of Posts | 9 |
| Advt No | NBAIR/2-1/2026-27/H 404 |
| Job Type | Deputation |
| Pay | Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) for Assistant; Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) for UDC; Pay Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) for LDC |
| Place of Posting | ICAR-NBAIR, Bengaluru |
| Qualification | Open only to employees of ICAR Institutes/Headquarters/Project Directorates/NRCs/ATARIs. Applicants must hold the analogous post (Assistant/UDC/LDC), or for deputation be regular UDCs with 10 years (for Assistant) or regular LDCs with 8 years (for UDC) of regular service in the grade. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 56 years (as on the closing date of the receipt of application) |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 30 November 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
ICAR-NBAIR Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. NBAIR/2-1/2026-27/H 404 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download ICAR-NBAIR notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
| Post | Posts | Age Limit | Pay | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant | 4 | Maximum 56 years | Pay Level – 6 in the pay matrix of 7th CPC (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) (Pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs.9300-34800+Grade Pay of Rs.4200 ) | Ten years of regular service as UDC (deputation route) |
| Upper Division Clerk | 2 | Maximum 56 years | Pay Level – 4 in the pay matrix of 7th CPC (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) (Pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs.5200-20200+Grade Pay of Rs.2400 ) | Eight years of regular service as LDC (deputation route) |
| Lower Division Clerk | 3 | Maximum 56 years | Pay Level – 2 in the pay matrix of 7th CPC (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) (Pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs.5200-20200+Grade Pay of Rs.1900 ) | Not specified |
| Total | 9 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | EWS | PWD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Upper Division Clerk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lower Division Clerk | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Who Can Apply for ICAR-NBAIR Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant | Persons holding analogous post i.e. regular Assistants of ICAR Hqrs./Institutes; Or by deputation from amongst regular UDCs in an ICAR Institute/Hqrs having at least ten years of regular service in the grade | Ten years of regular service as UDC (deputation route) |
| Upper Division Clerk | Persons holding analogous post i.e. regular UDC at ICAR Hqrs./Institutes; Or by deputation from amongst regular LDCs in an ICAR Institute/Hqrs having at least eight years of regular service in the grade | Eight years of regular service as LDC (deputation route) |
| Lower Division Clerk | Lower Division Clerk of ICAR Hqrs./Institutes who have successfully completed probation period and confirmed in the ICAR Service, desiring transfer | Not specified |
Other conditions:
- Open only to employees working at ICAR Institutes, Headquarters, Project Directorates, NRCs and ATARIs
- Candidates must be able to be relieved immediately
Who Cannot Apply for ICAR-NBAIR Recruitment 2026
- Incomplete applications, late applications and those without attested APARs and certificates will not be entertained
Post-wise Details
Assistant (4 posts)
Qualification required: Persons holding analogous post i.e. regular Assistants of ICAR Hqrs./Institutes; Or by deputation from amongst regular UDCs in an ICAR Institute/Hqrs having at least ten years of regular service in the grade. Experience required: Ten years of regular service as UDC (deputation route). Age limit: Maximum 56 years. Pay: Pay Level – 6 in the pay matrix of 7th CPC (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) (Pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs.9300-34800+Grade Pay of Rs.4200 ).
Upper Division Clerk (2 posts)
Qualification required: Persons holding analogous post i.e. regular UDC at ICAR Hqrs./Institutes; Or by deputation from amongst regular LDCs in an ICAR Institute/Hqrs having at least eight years of regular service in the grade. Experience required: Eight years of regular service as LDC (deputation route). Age limit: Maximum 56 years. Pay: Pay Level – 4 in the pay matrix of 7th CPC (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) (Pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs.5200-20200+Grade Pay of Rs.2400 ).
Lower Division Clerk (3 posts)
Qualification required: Lower Division Clerk of ICAR Hqrs./Institutes who have successfully completed probation period and confirmed in the ICAR Service, desiring transfer. Age limit: Maximum 56 years. Pay: Pay Level – 2 in the pay matrix of 7th CPC (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) (Pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs.5200-20200+Grade Pay of Rs.1900 ).
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Deputation initially for two years, extendable by one year on satisfactory completion
- Posts filled on deputation/transfer on permanent absorption
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notice | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date of receipt of application | 30 November 2026 |
Documents to Enclose
- Attested copies of APARs for the last five years
- Certificate that no disciplinary proceedings are pending/contemplated against the official
- Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate
- Application in the prescribed proforma with Head of Office certificate
How to Apply for ICAR-NBAIR Recruitment 2026 Offline
- Fill in the prescribed proforma attached to the notice (page 3).
- Get the Head of Office certificate on the proforma signed.
- Attach attested APARs for the last five years, no-disciplinary-proceedings certificate and Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate.
- Application to be forwarded through the parent ICAR Institute to reach ICAR-NBAIR by 30.11.2026.
Other Points to Note
- Service in parent institute after last promotion will not count for promotion in the new institute
- Transferred employee starts afresh at the bottom of the cadre; existing pay will be protected
- Crucial date of eligibility as per DoPT OM No.22011/6/2013-Estt(D), dated 28.05.2014
- Eligibility and conditions as per Council's OM No.Admn.11-2/2022-R&P dated 07.06.2023
ICAR-NBAIR Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download ICAR-NBAIR notification PDF |
| Application Form | Application form for ICAR-NBAIR Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit ICAR-NBAIR official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of ICAR - National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Advertisement No. NBAIR/2-1/2026-27/H 404, dated 4 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
