ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBPGR) Project Associate-I Notification 2026 has been released on the official website nbpgr.icar.gov.in. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced through the ICAR-NBPGR Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026.
Candidates up to 35 years of age who possess a Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Physiology, or Biotechnology are eligible to apply for this Project Associate-I vacancy. The application process for ICAR-NBPGR Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 is being conducted through email, and applications must be submitted on or before 21 June 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply through email using the direct links provided below in this article.
ICAR-NBPGR Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources |
| Post Name | Project Associate-I |
| No of Posts | 1 |
| Salary | Rs.31000+27% HRA to Scholars selected through CSIR-UGC NET or GATE for first 2 years and Rs.35000+27% HRA for 3rd year onward; Rs.25000+27% HRA for others |
| Qualification | Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Plant Breeding/ Genetics / Physiology/ Biotechnology |
| Age Limit | Max: 35 years |
| Last Date | 21 June 2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Contractual |
ICAR-NBPGR Project Associate-I Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the ICAR-NBPGR Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download ICAR-NBPGR Project Associate-I Job 2026 Notification PDF
ICAR-NBPGR Project Associate-I Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| PA-I | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Plant Breeding/ Genetics / Physiology/ Biotechnology.
- Desirable: Knowledge of wheat genomics, marker-assisted analysis and NGS analysis. Experience in CRISPR/ Cas9 based genome editing.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 35 years
- Relaxation in upper age limit to women (5 years), SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD (10 years) as per GOI/ICAR rules.
Salary/ Stipend
- Rs.31000+27% HRA to Scholars selected through CSIR-UGC NET or GATE for first 2 years and Rs.35000+27% HRA for 3rd year onward; Rs.25000+27% HRA for others.
ICAR-NBPGR Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Last Date for Application | 21 June 2026 |
| Date of Project Termination | 31 March 2029 |
Selection Process
- Application Screening
- Virtual Interview
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 21-06-2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
ICAR-NBPGR Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
