Research Jobs: NABI Recruitment 2025 – Multiple Positions | Apply Now
Looking to build an impactful career in research? The latest NABI Recruitment 2025 brings exciting opportunities for candidates seeking biological research jobs in a premier national institute. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge science and want to work at one of India’s top biotechnology hubs, this recruitment drive is your perfect chance.
About the Institution:
The National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Mohali, is India’s premier research organisation dedicated to cutting-edge work in agriculture, food science, and biotechnology. Established under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), NABI focuses on improving crop productivity, nutritional quality, and sustainable agri-food solutions through advanced molecular biology and genomics research.
As one of the country’s most active hubs for research jobs and innovation, NABI offers a multidisciplinary environment where scientists, scholars, and trainees work on real-world biological challenges. The institute is known for its state-of-the-art laboratories, high-end instrumentation facilities, and collaborative research culture that attracts applicants seeking biological research jobs.
NABI recruitment drives are conducted regularly for project-based and long-term research positions, providing opportunities for young researchers to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge domains like plant biotechnology, food and nutrition biotechnology, computational biology, and translational research.
NABI Recruitment – Positions Available for Biological Research Job
1. Project Technical Assistant – III (Non-Medical) (one position)
Project Title: To Investigate the Role of Endocannabinoids in Gut-Brain Axis and Differential Role of Cannabinoid Receptors in the Development of Metabolic Dysfunction under the Investigator Initiated Research Proposals scheme, with Sanction No. ICMR/16/1990/SGP-2023
Principle Investigator (PI): Dr. Mahendra Bishnoi, Scientist-F
Educational Qualification:
- First Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees.
- Second Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees with PhD.
- For Engineering / IT / CS – First Class Graduate Degree of Four Years.
Desired Experience:
- Experience with in-vivo (mice) & in-vitro (cell culture) models in obesity, T2D, neuroscience
- Molecular biology: gene expression, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry
- ≥1 year research experience
- Knowledge of analytical techniques like HPLC
Skills Required:
- Hands-on animal handling
- Cell culture proficiency
- Molecular biology workflows
- Data recording & analytical interpretation
Age Limit: 35 years (relaxation as per GOI rules)
Stipend: ₹28,000 + HRA
Role Summary: Work on cannabinoid receptor signaling, leptin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction using both in-vivo and in-vitro models.
Contact: [email protected] | +91 172 522 1261
2. Research Associate (One position)
Project Title: Reducing NOx levels in the atmosphere to tackle air pollution via innovative biofilters using plants and beneficial microbes.(GAP-98)
PI: Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Scientist-C
Educational Qualification: PhD in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Life Sciences / Biochemical Engineering
Desired Experience:
- Molecular biology, gene editing
- Microbial fermentation
- Designing NOx-detection and scavenging systems
- Biofilter design
Skills Required:
- Bioreactor operation
- Microbial screening & culture
- Environmental biotechnology
- Technical reporting
Age Limit: 40 years
Stipend: ₹58,000 + HRA
Role Summary: Perform microbial NOx scavenging analysis, bioreactor cultivation, and develop biofilter systems for atmospheric NOx removal.
Contact: [email protected] | +91 172 522 1262
3. Research Associate – I (One position)
Project Title: Biotechnological interventions for revitalizing sustainable large Cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxb.) cultivation (GAP-100)
PI: Prof. Ashwani Pareek, Dr. Jayeeta Bhaumik, Dr. Nimaichand Salam and Dr
Sanjana Negi, BRIC-NABI
Educational Qualification:
- PhD in Chemical Sciences / Biochemical Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Biochemistry / Biotechnology
- Candidates with thesis submitted may apply (paid SRF salary until defense)
Desired Experience:
- Agro-waste / biomass valorization
- Biomaterial development
- Lignin valorization
Skills Required:
- Analytical instruments
- Biomass conversion techniques
- Process optimization
Age Limit: 40 years
Stipend: ₹58,000 + 18% HRA (Upgradeable to RA-II ₹61,000 + HRA)
Role Summary: Work on lignin valorization and developing functional biomaterials for sustainable applications.
Contact: Dr. Jayeeta Bhaumik [email protected] | +91 172 5221539
4. Research Associate – I (One position)
Project Title: Biotechnological interventions for revitalizing sustainable large Cardamom
(Amomum subulatum Roxb.) cultivation (GAP-100)
PI: Ashwani Pareek, Dr. Jayeeta Bhaumik, Dr. Nimaichand Salam and Dr Sanjana Negi, BRIC-NABI
Educational Qualification:
- PhD in Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Life Sciences
- Thesis-submitted candidates eligible
Desired Experience:
- Plant molecular biology
- Tissue culture, micropropagation
- Cloning, qPCR
- CRISPR-Cas9 experience (preferred)
Skills Required:
- Plant transformation
- Culture maintenance
- Gene expression systems
Age Limit: 40 years
Stipend: ₹58,000 + 18% HRA (upgradeable to RA-II)
Role Summary: Involved in plant micropropagation, molecular characterization, and CRISPR-enabled modification.
Contact: Dr. Sanjana Negi [email protected] | +91 172 5221140
5. Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate – I (one position)
Project Title: Biotechnological interventions for revitalizing sustainable large Cardamom
(Amomum subulatum Roxb.) cultivation (GAP-100)
PI: Ashwani Pareek, Dr. Jayeeta Bhaumik, Dr. Nimaichand Salam and Dr Sanjana Negi, BRIC-NABI
Educational Qualification:
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M.Sc. in Life Sciences / Agricultural Science / Biotechnology
Desired Experience:
- Plant handling
- Tissue culture / micropropagation
- Knowledge of in-vitro culture environments
Skills Required:
- Plant physiology
- Culture maintenance
- Growth monitoring
Age Limit: 28 years
Stipend:
- ₹37,000 + 18% HRA (NET/GATE)
- ₹25,000 + 18% HRA (Non-NET)
Role Summary: Work in Speedy Seeds facility for growth monitoring & micropropagation-related tasks.
Contact: Dr. Nimaichand Salam [email protected] | +91 172 5221263
Field worker 1 (one position)
Project Title: Biotechnological interventions for revitalizing sustainable large Cardamom
(Amomum subulatum Roxb.) cultivation (GAP-100)
Essential Qualification:
Graduate in any discipline of life science or agriculture
Role Summary:
Sampling, field trials, and supporting laboratory experiment for tissue culture and speedy seeds.
Stipend: Rs. 18,000/- per month + HRA
Contact: Dr. Nimaichand [email protected] | +91 172 5221263
6. Project Scientist – I
Project Title: BIRAC sponsored Banana Bio fortification project entitled “Development and Transfer of Technology from Queensland University of Technology, Australia to India for Biofortification and Disease Resistance in Banana” (GAP-02)
PI: Dr. Siddharth Tiwari, Scientist-F
Educational Qualification:
- Doctoral Degree (awarded/submitted) in Science
- OR Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology
Desired Experience:
- Bioinformatics (transcriptomics, genomics, proteomics)
- HPLC, ICP-MS, protein purification, Western blotting
- Molecular analyses (Southern blotting, integration site mapping)
- Phenotypic/agronomic data collection
- High-impact publications (≥5 cumulative IF)
Skills Required:
- Computational biology
- Metabolic engineering tools
- Plant molecular biology
- Field trial evaluation
Age Limit: 35 years
Stipend: ₹56,000 + HRA (Higher fellowship possible with exp.)
Role Summary: Analyze omics datasets, perform biochemical assays, and evaluate genetically modified banana lines across trial sites.
Contact: [email protected] | +91 172 5221138
Walk-In Interview Details for Research Job:
- Location: National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab – 140306
- Date: 03 December 2025
- Reporting Time: 09:00 AM
- Application Form: Available on www.nabi.res.in
- Helpline: 0172-5221245
Other Conditions:
- Incomplete application forms and applications that are not in proper format may be summarily rejected.
- The applications should be submitted strictly as per the prescribed format that can be downloaded from the NABI website.
- Candidates applying for more than one post can give their preference by writing different designations in the same application form.
- Candidates should ensure that information mentioned in the application form is accurate. Once the application form is submitted no further request regarding any changes/ information in the application form will be considered.
- The duly filled application form must be submitted at the time of registration at NABI from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM on 03.12.2025.
- The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be interviewed.
- All the candidates are requested to appear for a Walk-In interview with an application form, experience certificates, publications, and original degree certificates and transcripts.
- Original mark sheets, certificates, award/fellowship, etc must be accomplished for verification at the time of the interview and attach one set of attested copies of the documents with the application form.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
- Canvassing in any form or bringing influence, political or otherwise, will lead to disqualification of the candidate(s).
- Candidates should strictly adhere to guidelines issued by World Health Organization and Centre Govt/State Govt on Covid-19.
- In the event of special circumstances, candidates may request the project investigator (via email) to conduct their interviews online. Such requests must be submitted well in advance, preferably at least one week prior to the scheduled interview date. However, the final decision will be taken by the selection committee to ascertain the special circumstances and allow the candidate (s) for an online interview. The Institute reserves the right to conduct the interview in online/offline mode.
- Interview results for this NABI Recruitment will be published on the NABI website.
NABI continues to build a vibrant research ecosystem that supports innovation, skill development, and scientific excellence. For candidates looking to grow their career in a high-impact scientific environment, the institute offers some of the most promising biological research jobs in the country. With ongoing NABI recruitment opportunities across diverse biotechnology domains, this is an ideal time for motivated researchers to step into a role that shapes the future of agri-food science.
