BRIC-NIPGR Walk-in-Interview for Project Associate-I Post

Job Summary
The BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (BRIC-NIPGR), New Delhi, invites eligible candidates for a walk-in-interview for a purely temporary position of Project Associate-I under the supervision of Dr. Prabhakaran Soundararajan, Scientist, BRIC-NIPGR. The appointment is initially for one year and is co-terminus with the project.
Designation
Project Associate-I (PA-I) – 01 Post
Research Area
Short-Term Research Fellowship / Plant Genome Research (Focus areas include Bioinformatics, Linux operating system, molecular biology, tissue culture & transformation, and work in field, greenhouse, and growth chamber for plant maintenance and sample collection).
Location
BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (BRIC-NIPGR), Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.O. Box No. 10531, New Delhi – 110 067.
Eligibility / Qualification
- Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/ MVSc or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Must fulfill the guidelines of DST Office Memorandum number SR/S9/Z-05/2019 dated July 10, 2020.
- Experience required in Bioinformatics, Linux operating system, and basic knowledge or hands-on experience on molecular biology, tissue culture & transformation.
- Preference will be given to candidates with previous work experience in Brassica, Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, and bioinformatics with a track record of publications or thesis work.
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years.
Job Description
The selected candidate will be required to work on research tasks under the “Short-Term Research Fellowship” scheme. Responsibilities include working in the field, greenhouse, and growth chamber for plant maintenance and sample collection, as well as handling bioinformatics, Linux operating systems, molecular biology, tissue culture, and transformation tasks as assigned by the principal investigator.
How to Apply
Eligible and interested candidates must appear for a walk-in-interview along with a duly filled application form in the prescribed format. Candidates must submit their filled application form along with self-attested copies of date of birth, educational, and experience certificates during registration at the venue. Original degree/experience certificates and transcripts must be brought for verification along with a complete bio-data.
Registration Time: 09:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on October 21, 2026. (Candidates reporting after 10:30 a.m. will not be entertained).
Last Date for Apply / Interview Date
Walk-in-Interview Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 10:30 AM onwards