CSIR-NCL Genome Editing Crop Improvement Recruitment 2026

CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) is hiring for a Genome Editing for Crop Improvement (GE-Crop) project position in its Biochemical Sciences Division at Pune. You can apply online through the CSIR-NCL recruitment portal. The last date to apply is 24 July 2026. This is a temporary project position linked to a sponsored crop biotechnology research project.

CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) Genome Editing for Crop Improvement Project Recruitment 2026

CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune has released a notification (Advertisement No. 2026/CSIR-NCL/BIO/MMP025301/795) for a project position under the Genome-Editing for Crop Improvement (GE-Crop) project in its Biochemical Sciences Division. Online applications opened on 14 July 2026, and this position will run for the duration of the sponsored research project. The Biochemical Sciences Division at CSIR-NCL works on plant biochemistry and biotechnology, including genome editing approaches to improve crop traits such as stress tolerance and yield.

CSIR-NCL is one of India’s leading chemical and life-sciences research institutes, set up in 1950 as a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) under the Ministry of Science and Technology. Project positions like this one let the lab bring in short-term technical and research support without creating permanent government posts, so your engagement will be tied to the GE-Crop project timeline. The detailed eligibility criteria, project duration and consolidated pay for this post are given in the official advertisement on the CSIR-NCL recruitment portal — read it carefully before you apply.

How to Apply

1. Go to the CSIR-NCL recruitment portal at jobs.ncl.res.in.
2. Click on New Registration to create your candidate profile if this is your first time applying.
3. Open the Genome-Editing for Crop Improvement (GE-Crop) listing under New Jobs (Advertisement No. 2026/CSIR-NCL/BIO/MMP025301/795).
4. Fill in your personal, educational and contact details in the online form.
5. Upload your photo, signature and supporting documents as asked.
6. Submit the form online before 24 July 2026.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 14 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 24 July 2026

• Support genome editing experiments for crop trait improvement in the lab
• Handle plant tissue culture and molecular biology techniques as required
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, samples and results
• Assist project scientists with data collection and analysis
• Follow lab safety and biosafety protocols for genetic research work
• Prepare reports and documentation needed for the sponsored project
• Coordinate with other team members on day-to-day project activities