ICAR NBPGR Recruitment 2026: 5 Project Associate-I and Project Assistant Posts, Walk-In on 12 October

ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBPGR) is recruiting 3 Project Associate-I and 2 Project Assistant staff for a barnyard millet research project. Candidates first send an email application, with the last date reported as 5 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates then attend a walk-in interview on 12 October 2026 at ICAR-NBPGR, Pusa, New Delhi. As of 4 October 2026, both dates are still ahead, and the email deadline is the nearer one.

These are temporary, project-linked jobs. They are not permanent government posts and not apprenticeships.

ICAR NBPGR Recruitment 2026 at a glance

Posts, age limit and pay

The summary we reviewed does not give the date on which age is counted. Check that date in the official notice. Age relaxation is listed as 5 years for women, 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwD, as per rules.

The higher Project Associate-I pay is tied to qualifying through CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship), GATE or a national-level examination conducted by the Central Government. Read the exact wording in the official notice before assuming you qualify for that rate.

Eligibility

Project Associate-I

• Essential: a postgraduate degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy, or Genetics and Plant Breeding.
• Desirable: hands-on computational analysis of biological data, especially NGS data. Python, R or Perl skills, Linux/UNIX experience, agricultural research experience, analytical food chemistry experience and peer-reviewed publications are also listed.

Project Assistant

• Essential: a B.Sc. in Agriculture or Life Sciences, or a 3-year Diploma in Engineering and Technology, Computer or Information Technology.
• Desirable: experience in field experiments, recording germplasm phenotyping and crop management data, and statistical analysis. Proficiency in MS Office is also listed.

How to apply

1. Read the official notification PDF first and confirm your qualification and age for the post.
2. Prepare a bio-data covering personal details, education and experience.
3. Attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
4. Write the post name in the email subject line.
5. Email the complete application to the address given in the official notice by 5 October 2026. The summary we reviewed does not reproduce that address, so take it from the notice.
6. Keep a copy of the sent email.
7. If shortlisted, attend the interview on 12 October 2026 at ICAR-NBPGR, Pusa, New Delhi.

The official notice is available on the ICAR-NBPGR website. The general site is nbpgr.org.in.

Selection process and documents

Selection has two stages. Emailed applications are screened for basic eligibility, and shortlisted candidates are then called for the walk-in interview. No TA/DA is payable for attending. Originals must be shown for verification.

The documents listed include:

• Matriculation or birth certificate as date-of-birth proof.
• Degree certificates and consolidated mark sheets.
• GATE or NET certificate, if claiming the higher Project Associate-I pay.
• Experience certificates on letterhead, if applicable.
• A category certificate in the Central Government format, if applicable.
• Two passport-size photographs and a photo ID such as Aadhaar, Voter ID or PAN.

What to verify before you apply

• Deadline conflict: one aggregator banner calls 12 October 2026 the last date and says the application window is open. The detailed section of the same page gives 5 October 2026 as the last date for email applications and 12 October as the interview date. This post treats 5 October as the application deadline and 12 October as the interview, but confirm both in the official notice.
• Not confirmed here: the advertisement number, the reporting time, the interview room and the email address were not available in the material reviewed.
• Contract length: the engagement lasts for the project period and depends on funding, as decided by the competent authority.
• A different notice: NBPGR has another walk-in notice for SRF, Young Professional-II, Project Associate and Laboratory Assistant posts, with an interview reported for 15 October 2026. It is a separate project and not part of this recruitment.

FAQ

Is this a permanent government job?

No. The posts are temporary and project-based, and are not part of ICAR-NBPGR's regular sanctioned cadre.

Is there an application fee?

No fee is mentioned in the material reviewed.

Do I need to appear for an exam?

No written exam is listed. The process is application screening followed by a walk-in interview.