CSIR National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) Recruitment 2025 for 06 posts of DEO, Project Associate and More. Candidates with B.Sc, M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D Can attend the walkin. The Walk-in starts from 10-12-2025, and ends on 11-12-2025. For detailed information please visit NBRI official website, nbri.res.in.
| Company Name in Full Form | CSIR - National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow |
| Company Name in Short Form | CSIR-NBRI |
| Post Name | Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project Scientist-I, Data Entry Operator |
| Notification Date dd/mm/yyyy | Not specified in notification PDF |
| Total Vacancy Count | 06 |
| Advertisement Number | 08/Project/2025 |
| Maximum Age | 35 years for Project Associate-I/II, Project Scientist-I; 30 years for Data Entry Operator |
| Qualification | As per post: M.Sc./Ph.D. in relevant disciplines for research posts; Graduate in Science with 1 year experience for Data Entry Operator |
| Walkin Date dd/mm/yyyy | Area-I: 10/12/2025 (11:00 AM); Area-II: 11/12/2025 (11:00 AM); Area-III: 11/12/2025 (11:00 AM) |
| Official Website | https://www.nbri.res.in |
| Minimum Salary | Rs. 16,000/- per month (Data Entry Operator) |
| Maximum Salary | Rs. 56,000/- + HRA (Project Scientist-I) |
| Salary Unit | Per month |
| Pincode | 226001 |
| Address | CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow - 226001 |
| Job Type | Temporary, project-based, Walk-in |
Eligibility Criteria
NBRI DEO, Project Associate and More Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Project Associate-I (Area-I) | 02 |
| Project Associate-II (Area-I) | |
| Project Scientist-I (Area-I) | 01 |
| Data Entry Operator (Area-I) | 01 |
| Project Associate-I (Area-II) | 01 |
| Project Associate-I (Area-III) | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Project Associate-I (Area-I): M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agronomy / Horticulture / Soil Science / Agricultural Chemistry or M.Sc. in Botany / Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology.
- Project Associate-II (Area-I): Same qualification as Project Associate-I in Area-I with 2 years R&D experience.
- Project Scientist-I (Area-I): Ph.D. in Agronomy / Horticulture / Soil Science / Agricultural Chemistry / Botany / Chemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biosciences with 4 years experience in R&D / academic / scientific organizations.
- Data Entry Operator (Area-I): Graduate in Science from a recognized University with one year relevant experience and good knowledge of computing, data entry and Microsoft software.
- Project Associate-I (Area-II): M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Environmental Science / Plant Science / Life Sciences (Ecology & Evolution) or Masters / Integrated Masters in Biological Sciences with experience in lichens, algae and DNA sequence data analysis desirable.
- Project Associate-I (Area-III): M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Biochemistry with experience in molecular biology and plant tissue culture techniques desirable.
- Upper age limit: 35 years for Project Associate-I / II and Project Scientist-I; 30 years for Data Entry Operator.
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC / ST / PwBD / Women, 3 years for OBC candidates.
Age Limit (as on Not Specified)
- Project Associate-I / II (all Areas): Maximum 35 years.
- Project Scientist-I: Maximum 35 years.
- Data Entry Operator: Maximum 30 years.
- Relaxation in upper age limit: 5 years for SC / ST / PwBD / Women; 3 years for OBC candidates.
Salary/Stipend
- Project Associate-I (all Areas): Rs. 31,000/- + HRA per month for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent National level examinations; Rs. 25,000/- + HRA per month for others.
- Project Associate-II (Area-I): Rs. 35,000/- + HRA per month for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE or equivalent National level examinations; Rs. 28,000/- + HRA per month for others.
- Project Scientist-I (Area-I): Rs. 56,000/- + HRA per month with 5% increment for every 2 years of experience in the same project.
- Data Entry Operator (Area-I): Rs. 16,000/- per month (consolidated).
- HRA will be admissible as per sanction of the respective projects.
Selection Process
- Selection through interview for all posts.
- If a large number of candidates appear, a screening test with multiple-choice objective questions may be conducted for shortlisting.
- Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Committee and a panel of recommended candidates will be prepared.
- Candidates can interact in Hindi or English before the committee.
- If many candidates report, interviews may continue on the next day.
How To Apply
- Eligible and interested candidates must appear directly for walk-in interview on the scheduled dates and time.
- Application form will be provided at the venue on the date of walk-in interview; candidates may also download it in advance from www.nbri.res.in.
- Candidates should bring one latest photograph, original documents and self-attested copies of certificates of all examinations passed starting from matriculation.
- Candidates must also bring certificates indicating date of birth and experience certificates, if any.
- Tentative mark sheets, provisional certificates and “result awaited” will not be accepted.
- All eligible candidates should report at the venue one hour before the scheduled time for document verification.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Walk-in Interview for Area-I (Plant Ecology and Environment Technologies) | 10-12-2025, 11:00 AM |
| Walk-in Interview for Area-II (Plant Diversity, Systematics and Herbarium) | 11-12-2025, 11:00 AM |
| Walk-in Interview for Area-III (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology) | 11-12-2025, 11:00 AM |
| Reporting Time | One hour before scheduled interview time on respective dates |
Instructions
- Engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, subject to satisfactory progress and availability of funds.
- Total tenure of project staff in CSIR projects should not exceed 6 years; in certain short-duration consultancy / sponsored projects, total engagement may extend up to 7 years.
- Candidates must convert CGPA / SGPA / OGPA into percentage as per their University / Institute formula, wherever applicable.
- Number of positions may vary at the time of selection.
- Director, CSIR-NBRI reserves the right to cancel or modify the vacancy / recruitment / selection process without notice.
- Canvassing in any form or bringing outside influence will lead to disqualification.
- If it is found at any stage that the candidate is ineligible, his/her engagement is liable to be terminated immediately.
- Only candidates who fully meet the eligibility criteria and possess the required degree / mark sheets should appear for the interview.
- No interim queries will be entertained.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
NBRI DEO, Project Associate and More 2025 – Important Links
| Link Type | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
| Join Arattai Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp |
| Sarkari Result | Check Results |
| Download Mobile App | Get App |
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NBRI DEO, Project Associate and More Recruitment 2025 - FAQs
1. What is the starting date to apply online for NBRI DEO, Project Associate and More 2025?
Ans: Starting Date to apply online is 10-12-2025.
2. What is the last online apply date for NBRI DEO, Project Associate and More 2025?
Ans: Last online apply date is 11-12-2025.
3. What is the Eligibility to apply for NBRI DEO, Project Associate and More 2025?
Ans: B.Sc, M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D
4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for NBRI DEO, Project Associate and More 2025?
Ans: 35 Years
5. How many vacancies are being recruited by NBRI DEO, Project Associate and More 2025?
Ans: Total 06 Vacancies.

