National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) Project Associate and Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on the official website nbpgr.org.in. A total of 5 vacancies have been announced through the NBPGR Project Associate and Project Assistant Recruitment 2026.
Candidates with Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy, Genetics and Plant Breeding for Project Associate-I and B.Sc. in Agriculture/Life Sciences or 3-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology/Computer/Information Technology for Project Assistant are eligible to apply for these Project Associate and Project Assistant posts. The application process for NBPGR Recruitment 2026 can be completed through Email and will remain available until 05 October 2026. The walk-in interview will be conducted on 12 October 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and check the application and walk-in interview details through the direct links provided below in this article.
NBPGR Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) |
| Post Name | Project Associate and Project Assistant |
| No of Posts | 5 |
| Salary | Rs. 31,000/- + 27% HRA or Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for Project Associate-I. Rs. 20,000+ 27% HRA for Project Assistant. |
| Qualification | Post Graduate degree in Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Chemistry/ Food chemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Agricultural Sciences/ Agronomy/Genetics and Plant Breeding for Project Associate-I. B.Sc. in Agriculture/ Life Sciences or 3year Diploma in Engineering & Technology/ Computer/ Information technology for Project Assistant. |
| Age Limit | Max: 35 Years for Project Associate-I, Max: 50 years for Project Assistant |
| Last Date | 05-10-2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 12-10-2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Project-based |
NBPGR Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the 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 NBPGR Job 2026 Notification PDF
NBPGR Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 3 |
| Project Assistant | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
NBPGR Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Project Associate-I: Post Graduate degree in Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Chemistry/ Food chemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Agricultural Sciences/ Agronomy/Genetics and Plant Breeding. Proven hands-on experience in the computational analysis and interpretation of biological data, particularly NGS data and strong programming skills in Python, R, or Perl, with experience in scripting under Linux/UNIX environments. Experience in agriculture research for phenotyping, crop management & statistical analysis. Experience in analytical food chemistry. Publications in peer-reviewed high impact journals.
- Project Assistant: B.Sc. in Agriculture/ Life Sciences or 3year Diploma in Engineering & Technology/ Computer/ Information technology. Working experience in field experiment, data recording in germplasm collections for phenotyping and crop management & statistical analysis. Proficiency in computer operations (MS office).
NBPGR Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
NBPGR Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Project Associate-I: Maximum age limit is 35 years. Age relaxation for women is 5 years, for SC/ST is 5 years, for OBC is 3 years, and for PWD is 10 years.
- Project Assistant: Maximum age limit is 50 years. Age relaxation for women is 5 years, for SC/ST is 5 years, for OBC is 3 years, and for PWD is 10 years.
NBPGR Recruitment 2026 - Salary
- Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000/- + 27% HRA or Rs. 25,000/- + HRA
- Project Assistant: Rs. 20,000/- + 27% HRA
NBPGR Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 05 October 2026 |
| Interview Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 October 2026 |
NBPGR Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Screening of applications
- Physical/online 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: 05-10-2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
NBPGR Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
