ICAR-NBSSLUP Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 — 12 Vacancies

ICAR-NBSSLUP Nagpur is hiring 12 project staff across 7 different posts under the PoCRA Project and D3 Project. If you have an M.Sc, M.Tech, Ph.D, B.Sc or B.Tech in a relevant field, you can attend the walk-in interview on 20 May 2026 at 11:00 AM. Salaries range from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 65,000 per month. Age limit is 21 to 40 years.

ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 12 Posts

ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (ICAR-NBSSLUP), Nagpur has invited applications for engaging 12 candidates on contract basis across seven different positions under two research projects. The PoCRA Project posts are for one year and D3 Project posts are for two years (or till project termination). Selection is purely through walk-in interview — no written exam, no online application. Both freshers and experienced candidates with relevant qualifications can attend.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

A. Under PoCRA Project (1 year duration):

• Remote Sensing and GIS Consultant: 2 posts — Rs. 40,000/month
• Lab Associate: 2 posts — Rs. 35,000/month

B. Under D3 Project (2 years duration):

• Domain Experts: 3 posts — Rs. 50,000/month
• Project Consultant: 1 post — Rs. 65,000/month
• Project Associate: 1 post — Rs. 42,000/month
• Field Assistant: 2 posts — Rs. 30,000/month
• Technical Assistant: 1 post — Rs. 30,000/month

Who Can Apply?

For Remote Sensing and GIS Consultant (Rs. 40,000):

• Qualification: Master's degree in Geo-informatics or RS&GIS
• Experience: More than 2 years in Geospatial Analysis, RS/GIS

For Lab Associate (Rs. 35,000):

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Soil Science, Microbiology, or Biochemistry
• Experience: More than 2 years in the relevant area

For Domain Experts (Rs. 50,000):

• Qualification: M.Sc, M.Tech, or Ph.D in Data Science (AI & ML), Agricultural Engineering, Geo-Informatics, RS and GIS
• Experience: More than 3 years of experience

For Project Consultant (Rs. 65,000):

• Qualification: M.Sc, M.Tech or Ph.D (Agricultural Engineering) with specialization in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Soil Science, or RS&GIS
• Experience: More than 2 years for M.Sc/M.Tech holders, plus experience in Crop Simulation Modelling or Hydrological Modelling (evident from publications)
• Posting: Different project sites across Maharashtra

For Project Associate (Rs. 42,000):

• Qualification: M.Sc (Agriculture) with specialization in Agronomy or Soil Science
• Experience: 2 years of work experience

For Field Assistant (Rs. 30,000):

• Qualification: B.Sc (Agriculture) or B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)

For Technical Assistant (Rs. 30,000):

• Qualification: B.Sc, B.E., or B.Tech in Engineering with drone operator licence
• Skills: IoT deployment, maintenance and drone operations

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 40 years old as on the date of interview (20 May 2026).
• Age relaxation is given as per government rules for SC, ST and OBC candidates.

Salary

Monthly consolidated pay depends on the post:

• Project Consultant: Rs. 65,000 per month
• Domain Experts: Rs. 50,000 per month
• Project Associate: Rs. 42,000 per month
• Remote Sensing and GIS Consultant: Rs. 40,000 per month
• Lab Associate: Rs. 35,000 per month
• Field Assistant: Rs. 30,000 per month
• Technical Assistant: Rs. 30,000 per month

These posts are co-terminus with the project. Selected candidates cannot claim regular appointment at NBSS&LUP or ICAR.

Application Fee

• No application fee for any category.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.

Selection Process

Selection is through a single-stage walk-in interview:

1. Walk-in Interview: Held on 20 May 2026 at 11:00 AM at ICAR-NBSSLUP, Amravati Road, Nagpur. Bring your application on plain paper and all required documents.
2. Document Verification: You must produce original certificates at the time of the interview.

The decision of the Director, ICAR-NBSSLUP, Nagpur will be final and binding in all respects.

How to Apply

This is a walk-in interview — there is no online application. Follow these steps:

1. Prepare your application on plain paper with a recent passport-size photograph affixed.
2. Attach attested copies of all mark-sheets, certificates, and experience documents.
3. Prepare your CV mentioning Name, Father's/Husband's Name, Date of Birth, category (SC/ST/OBC), academic qualifications, research experience, publications (if any), and address for correspondence.
4. Reach ICAR-NBSSLUP, Amravati Road, Nagpur — 440033 on 20 May 2026 at 11:00 AM.
5. Carry original certificates for verification at the interview.

The selected candidate should have good health.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 12 May 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 20 May 2026
• Interview Time: 11:00 AM
• Venue: ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Amravati Road, Nagpur - 440033

• Carry out geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and GIS work for project deliverables
• Conduct laboratory analysis of soil, microbiology and biochemistry samples as per project needs
• Build AI and machine learning models for soil and land use data (Domain Experts)
• Support soil and water conservation engineering work at project sites across Maharashtra
• Handle field-level data collection, sample gathering and farm-level survey work
• Operate drones, deploy IoT sensors and maintain field equipment
• Prepare project reports, technical notes and research publications
• Assist senior scientists and project investigators with day-to-day project work