BRIC-NABI Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (NABI) is hiring 7 candidates across 5 post types — Research Associate-I, Project Associate, Project Assistant, and Field/Lab Worker — for research projects at its Mohali campus in Punjab. Qualifications range from 10th pass to Ph.D. depending on the post. You can apply through a walk-in or online interview depending on the project. The last date to apply is 28 July 2026. Salaries range from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA.

BRIC-NABI Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 7 Posts

BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI), an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 6 of 2026 to fill 7 temporary research positions across five ongoing research projects covering plant biotechnology, banana biofortification, rice microbiome, and genome editing. Most posts require a walk-in interview, and some also allow an online interview — check the specific project note before applying. These are project-funded positions ideal for life sciences and biotechnology candidates looking for hands-on research experience.

Each project is led by a different Principal Investigator at NABI, and the posts are spread across multiple ongoing government-funded studies — from developing genome-edited rice varieties to engineering rice microbiomes for sustainable agriculture, and improving the nutrition of banana crops through biofortification. If you are looking to build a research career in agricultural biotechnology, this notification offers entry points at several qualification levels, from lab support roles to postdoctoral research positions.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

Who Can Apply?

Research Associate-I (2 posts, Rs. 58,000/month + HRA):

• You need a Ph.D. in Microbiology/Life Sciences or Plant Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant Sciences, with at least one research paper in an SCI-indexed journal.
• Experience in metagenomic data analysis, CRISPR/Cas genome editing, plant tissue culture, or multi-omics data analysis is desirable depending on the project.
• Upper age limit: 40 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PD and women as per GoI rules).

Project Associate-I / Project Associate-1 (3 posts, Rs. 25,000-31,000/month + HRA):

• You need a Master's degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Biochemistry, Agriculture, Plant Molecular Biology, or an allied science from a recognized university.
• Experience in molecular biology, plant tissue culture, or bioinformatics analysis is desirable.
• NET/GATE-qualified candidates get Rs. 31,000/month; other candidates get Rs. 25,000-27,000/month.
• Upper age limit: 35 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PD as per GoI rules).

Project Assistant (1 post, Rs. 27,000/month + HRA):

• You need an M.Sc. or equivalent degree/diploma with at least 55% marks.
• Basic computer knowledge (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint) and lab experience in plant tissue culture or molecular biology is desirable.
• Upper age limit: 28 years.

Field/Lab Worker (1 post, approx. Rs. 26,500/month fixed):

• You need to have passed 10th class from any recognized board.
• You should be able to read and understand instructions in Hindi and English, with prior lab and field work experience.
• Upper age limit: 50 years.

Age Limit

• Age limits vary by post: 28 years for Project Assistant, 35 years for Project Associate posts, 40 years for Research Associate-I, and 50 years for Field/Lab Worker.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates get relaxation as per Government of India rules. Women candidates also get relaxation for the rice microbiome (NABI-Core) project posts.

Salary

• Research Associate-I: Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA (as per DST norms).
• Project Associate (NET/GATE qualified): Rs. 31,000 per month plus HRA.
• Project Associate (Non-NET/GATE): Rs. 25,000 per month plus HRA.
• Project Assistant: Rs. 27,000 per month plus HRA.
• Field/Lab Worker: approximately Rs. 26,500 per month (fixed).
• All emoluments can be revised up or down based on the funding agency's terms, and are released only when project funds are received.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam for any of these posts. Selection is through an interview only:

1. Walk-in Interview: Required for the Project Associate-I, Project Assistant, and Field/Lab Worker posts under the banana biofortification project — online interviews are not entertained for these.
2. Walk-in or Online Interview: Available for the Research Associate-I and Project Associate-1 posts under the rice microbiome and genome-editing projects — you can request an online interview from the concerned Principal Investigator.

How to Apply

1. Download the English or Hindi application form from the NABI careers page at nabi.res.in/site/career.
2. Fill in the form and attach your certificates and CV.
3. For walk-in-only posts, report to the BRIC-NABI campus, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab on the interview date with your original documents.
4. For posts that allow online interviews, email the concerned Principal Investigator in advance to request one.
5. Carry your updated CV, educational certificates, and proof of experience to the interview.

Note: This recruitment is purely temporary and project-funded — the duration depends on the availability of funds and the completion of each research project, and can be extended based on your performance and progress reports.

Important Dates

• Advertisement: Advertisement No. 6 of 2026
• Last Date / Walk-in Interview Date: 28 July 2026 (9:00 AM)

• Assist scientists and research scholars in conducting laboratory experiments
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, instruments, and consumables
• Support bioinformatics analysis of genome sequencing and molecular biology data
• Carry out plant tissue culture, molecular cloning, and genome-editing procedures as assigned
• Assist with field and lab-based sample collection and data recording
• Prepare progress reports and update the Principal Investigator on project status
• Follow all lab safety protocols and institute guidelines