ICAR NBPGR Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Project Associate I, Project Assistant Posts

ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR NBPGR) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 5 Project Associate-I and Project Assistant Posts. This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for candidates looking for research jobs. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by sending their resume and documents to the official email address.

The email application must be submitted on or before 05-10-2026. Candidates are advised to send their applications well before the deadline. In this article, you will find complete details about Project Associate-I and Project Assistant Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, email application steps, and important links.

ICAR NBPGR Recruitment 2026 – Overview

ICAR NBPGR Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates who are interested in applying for the ICAR NBPGR Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.

Download ICAR NBPGR Job 2026 Notification PDF

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Project Associate-I: Post Graduate degree in Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Chemistry/ Food chemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Agricultural Sciences/ Agronomy/ Genetics and Plant Breeding. Desirable: Proven hands-on experience in computational analysis and interpretation of biological data, particularly NGS data and strong programming skills in Python, R, or Perl, with experience in scripting under Linux/UNIX environments; Experience in agriculture research for phenotyping, crop management & statistical analysis; Experience in analytical food chemistry; Publications in peer-reviewed high impact journals
• Project Assistant: B.Sc. in Agriculture/ Life Sciences or 3year Diploma in Engineering & Technology/ Computer/ Information technology. Desirable: Working experience in field experiment, data recording in germplasm collections for phenotyping and crop management & statistical analysis; Proficiency in computer operations (MS office)

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Age Limit

• Project Associate-I: Maximum Age: 35 Years. Relaxation: Women (5 years), SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD (10 years)
• Project Assistant: Maximum Age: 50 Years. Relaxation: Women (5 years), SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD (10 years)

Salary / Stipend

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Application screening
• Physical/Online Interview

How to Apply

Candidates who wish to apply for ICAR NBPGR Various Posts Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
• Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
• Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
• Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 05-10-2026.
• Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

ICAR NBPGR Recruitment 2026 – Important Links