ICGEB Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Plant Stress Biology group at ICGEB, New Delhi has invited applications for Research Associate-I in the DBT-sponsored project “Development of drought-tolerant rice lines suitable for DSR cultivation”, which runs for 3 (three) years. The post requires a PhD in Botany / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Biochemistry and pays Rs. 58,000 per month + 27% House Rent Allowance (HRA). Applications are sent by email to Dr Sneh Lata Singla-Pareek, Group Leader, and should reach her no later than 12 November 2026.

ICGEB Research Associate – I at a Glance

The official notice does not specify the number of vacancies, the application fee or the selection process.

About the Project

The vacancy is in the Plant Stress Biology group of ICGEB, New Delhi, headed by Group Leader Dr Sneh Lata Singla-Pareek. The post belongs to a DBT-sponsored project titled “Development of drought-tolerant rice lines suitable for DSR cultivation”. The project duration is 3 (three) years.

Who Can Apply

The age limit is 35 years. The notice prints no age relaxation and no date for counting age. Candidates should check the official notification for any further eligibility detail.

Pay and Tenure

The emoluments are Rs. 58,000/- per month + 27% House Rent Allowance (HRA). The post is attached to a project of 3 (three) years’ duration.

How to Apply for ICGEB Research Associate – I

Interested candidates may apply by sending a copy of their complete bio-data and photocopies of all relevant certificates/testimonials as a PDF file. The PDF goes to Dr Sneh Lata Singla-Pareek, Group Leader, Plant Stress Biology, ICGEB, New Delhi-110067, India, at [email protected]. Applications should reach the undersigned no later than 12.11.2026.

Documents named in the notice:

• Copy of complete bio-data
• Photocopies of all relevant certificates/testimonials
• Everything combined as a PDF file

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