ICAR NBPGR Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 02 Senior Research Fellow, Project Assistant Posts

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR NBPGR) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Senior Research Fellow, Project Assistant Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official ICAR NBPGR website. The last date to submit the application form is 08-12-2025. In this article, you’ll find the ICAR NBPGR Senior Research Fellow, Project Assistant Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

ICAR-NBPGR SRF & Project Assistant Recruitment 2025 Overview

ICAR-NBPGR SRF & Project Assistant Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Master degree in Bioinformatics Biotechnology/Plant Breeding/Agricultural statistics/Statistics/ Computer Science/ Computer application or Equivalent with Fouryears or Five years of Bachelor's degree OR Having 3+2 years Bachelor's Degree should have NET qualification and 2 years of research experience. Desirable Knowledge of Statistical and Computational Genomics/ Bioinformatics Knowledge of Programming in LINUX/R/Perl/ JAVA/ PHP/JSP and use of various software and tools.
• Project Assistant: B.Sc. in Life Science/ Diploma in Engineering & Technology/ Computer/ Information technology. Desirable: Experience of handling field data, familiar with software's being used in field data analysis, knowledge of Microsoft office/Excel/data handling.

Age Limit

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): The upper age limit for the post of SRF is 35 years as on the date of interview. Relaxation in upper age limit to women (5 years), SC/ST(5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD (10 years) and other eligible categories shall be applicable as per GOI/ICAR rules.
• Project Assistant: The upper age limit for Project Assistant is 50 years as on the date of interview. Relaxation in upper age limit to women (5 years), SC/ST(5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD (10 years) and other eligible categories shall be applicable as per GOI/ICAR rules.

Selection Process

• After screening the applications, only the shortlisted candidates will be intimated by e-mail for walk-in/ virtual mode of interview.
• Original documents of the candidates appearing for interview in-person will be verified on the interview date and for the candidates appearing online interview will be verified later.

How To Apply

• The eligible candidates are requested to send their application along with scanned copy of the original documents in a single pdf file through email to [email protected] and [email protected] latest by Dec 8, 2025.
• Candidates are required to send scanned pdf copy of all the relevant certificates/ mark sheets etc., with an application with full bio-data affixing a passport size photograph on the top. The originals will be verified at the time of joining.

Important Dates

Instructions

• Candidates are requested to ensure their eligibility like age, qualification etc. before appearing for the interview
• Candidates having essential qualification will only be considered for interview.
• No TA/DA and official accommodation will be provided for appearing in the interview.
• The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The selected candidate has no right to claim for regularization or absorption whatsoever in ICAR/NBPGR
• The decision of Director of the institute will be final and binding in all aspects.
• The Director reserves the right to terminate the contract of job as mentioned above, even before the completion of the project for which no appeal thereof shall be entertained.
• If any information of the candidate is found to be incorrect or concealing any facts, his/her candidature to the interview/ selection to the post is liable to be cancelled at any stage.
• Emoluments may be paid as per satisfaction of the work by the PI and fund availability by the funding agency.
• In case of any disputes, it will be resolved in the jurisdiction of New Delhi only.

Salary/Stipend

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Rs.37,000/- per month + HRA (as per Central Government norms) for First and Second Year and Rs.42,000/- + HRA (as per Central Government norms) for third year.
• Project Assistant: Rs. 20000+27% HRA

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ICAR NBPGR Senior Research Fellow, Project Assistant Recruitment 2025 - FAQs

1. What is the starting date to apply online for ICAR NBPGR Senior Research Fellow, Project Assistant 2025?

Ans: Starting Date to apply online is 25-11-2025.

2. What is the last online apply date for ICAR NBPGR Senior Research Fellow, Project Assistant 2025?

Ans: Last online apply date is 08-12-2025.

3. What is the Eligibility to apply for ICAR NBPGR Senior Research Fellow, Project Assistant 2025?

Ans: B.Sc, M.Sc

4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for ICAR NBPGR Senior Research Fellow, Project Assistant 2025?

Ans: 40 Years

5. How many vacancies are being recruited by ICAR NBPGR Senior Research Fellow, Project Assistant 2025?

Ans: Total 02 Vacancies.