National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology (NRCPB) Recruitment - May 2013

Lal Bahadur Shastri Building,
Pusa Campus, New Delhi -110012
Ph: 011-25848783 (Fax: 25843984)

Walk-in Interview
Walk-in interview will be held on 24nd May 2013 at the NRCPB at 10:30 AM for filling Two positions of Research Associate and one position of Senior Research Fellow in the National Fund and NAIP projects , respectively. The positions are temporary and are initially offered till 31-3-2014. Details such as emoluments, qualifications, application format etc., are given in our web site National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012 . Desirous candidates should report for interview latest by 11:00 AM along with the application in the prescribed format. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.


Position: Senior Research Fellow

Project Title: Unraveling molecular processes involved in adventive polyembryony towards genetic engineering for fixation of heterosis

Funding: NAIP (ICAR), closing on 31-3-2014

Emoluments: Rs 16,000/- per month + 30% HRA. Other benefits will be regulated as per existing norms in the ICAR.

Qualifications: Essential- First class Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Life Sciences

Desirable - Hands on experience of molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA related), genetics and bioinformatics related to molecular biology/genomics.

Age limit: 35 yrs (Man), 40 yrs (Woman) (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per rules)


Position: Research Associate

Project Title: Molecular and genetic analyses of guggul for the identification of genes governing adventive embryony

Funding: National Fund for Basic, Strategic & Frontier Application Research in Agriculture (ICAR) closing on 31-3-2017

Emoluments: Rs 24,000/- per month for Ph.D. holders and Rs. 23,000/- per month for those possessing a Master’s Degree. HRA @ 30% and others benefits will be regulated as per existing norms in the Council.

Educational Qualifications: Essential – First Class Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Botany, Life Sciences, with at least two years research experience. Desirable - Ph.D., working experience in gene cloning, Bioinformatics, high throughput DNA/RNA sequencing and data analysis, plant transformation.

Age limit: Maximum 40 years for men and 45 years for women as on the interview. (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per rules)

General Terms & Conditions for both the position:

  • The position is purely temporary, on a contractual basis and is initially offered up to 31-3-1014.
  • The period and duration of the scheme is tentative and the same may change.
  • The person employed will have no right to claim employment or engagement in ICAR at the end of the contract period.
  • No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview.
  • Persons already in employment should bring “No Objection Certificate” from their present employer.
  • The candidates who wish to attend the walk-in interview are requested to bring with them five copies of the CV as per the format given below . Also, the candidates should bring the original documents such as degree certificates/marks sheets, publications, experience certificate etc. for verification.
  • The decision of the Project Director of this Institute will be final and binding in all aspects.
  • In case of any disputes, it will be resolved within the jurisdiction of New Delhi Court only.


For Advertisement: download here