ICAR-NBPGR Young Professional II Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBPGR), New Delhi, will hold a walk-in interview on 27 November 2026 at 10.00 AM to fill two Young Professional-II (YP-II) posts. The posts are under an ICAR-CRP Genomics project on black pepper, green cardamom and fenugreek. They pay Rs 42,000 a month consolidated. Candidates with a post-graduation in agricultural sciences, bioinformatics, biotechnology, life sciences, botany or genetics and at least two years of research experience can attend with the filled application form.

NBPGR Young Professional-II Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify an application fee.

About NBPGR

ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources is an ICAR institute at Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110 012. These two posts serve the ICAR-CRP Genomics project “Genomics of black pepper, green cardamom and fenugreek for relating genes to traits of economic importance”.

NBPGR Young Professional-II Vacancy Details 2026

Pay may be released as per the satisfaction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and the availability of funds from the funding agency.

NBPGR Young Professional-II Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 21 and at most 45 years old as on the date of advertisement.

Essential Qualification

• Post-Graduation in Agricultural Sciences/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Genetics.
• Each degree and diploma should be from a UGC recognized university.
• Minimum two years’ experience in the relevant area of research.

Only candidates who hold the essential qualification will be considered for the interview.

Desirable

• Post 1: Experience of wet lab work in Next Generation Sequencing, transcriptomics, real time PCR and routine molecular biology techniques.
• Post 2: Knowledge of programming in Linux/R, and proficiency in using licensed and open source software for NGS data analyses.

Check the official notification for the full eligibility of each post before attending.

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. Screening of documents brought to the walk-in.
2. Eligible candidates face an in-person interview before the Selection Committee at NBPGR, Pusa Campus, New Delhi.

The decision of the Director of the institute is final and binding in all respects. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

Service Conditions

• Duration: 3 years. The first engagement is for one year. It can be extended for two more years on a yearly basis, depending entirely on satisfactory performance.
• The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. There is no claim to regularisation or absorption in ICAR/NBPGR.
• The Director may end the contract even before the project is completed, and no appeal will be entertained.
• Any dispute falls under the jurisdiction of New Delhi only.

How to Apply for NBPGR Young Professional-II Recruitment 2026

1. Download the official notification and print the application format in Annexure I.
2. Fill in the post applied for (serial number and post name), personal details, Aadhar number, education from 10th onwards, experience, research publications with NAAS ratings, and NOC status.
3. Paste a passport size photograph and sign the declaration.
4. Report at ICAR-NBPGR New Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110012 on 27 November 2026 at 10.00 AM.
5. Hand in the filled form with the documents below at the time of interview.

Documents to Bring

• Filled application form as per Annexure I, with one passport size photograph
• Self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and marksheets from matriculation onwards
• Original certificates and marksheets, plus an identity proof, for verification
• Copy of Aadhar card
• No Objection Certificate from the present employer, if employed

The form asks for copies of the original degrees and marksheets instead of provisional certificates. Candidature can be cancelled at any stage if any information is found incorrect or any fact is concealed.

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