Research Jobs at NIF | Agricultural & Life Sciences | Salary Upto ₹75,000 pm | Apply Now
The National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF) is inviting highly motivated professionals to apply for a diverse range of Research Jobs aimed at strengthening India’s grassroots innovation ecosystem. As an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, NIF is dedicated to scouting, spawning, and sustaining grassroots innovations and indigenous traditional knowledge. This recruitment drive offers significant opportunities for those seeking an Agricultural Job or a Life Sciences Job in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, with roles ranging from Managerial levels to Junior Fellowships. If you are passionate about validating herbal technologies, conducting on-farm trials, or designing rural machinery, NIF provides an elite platform to turn grassroots ideas into impactful social realities.
About the Institute
The National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF) is an autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. Headquartered in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, NIF is the nation’s primary institutional vehicle for scouting, spawning, and sustaining grassroots technological innovations and outstanding traditional knowledge. For over two decades, it has worked to ensure that the creative energy of the informal sector—ranging from farmers to rural artisans—is scientifically validated and protected through Intellectual Property (IP) management.
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Positions Details
Whether you are a Doctoral scientist specializing in herbal validation or a Master’s graduate in natural sciences, these Research Jobs offer the unique opportunity to work across the innovation incubation chain
- Principal Associate [Post Code-03]
- Qualification: Doctoral Degree in Agriculture (Genetics and Plant Breeding) and three years’ experience.
- Emoluments: ₹56,000 to ₹75,000 + HRA.
- Upper Age: 50 Years.
- Principal Associate [Post Code-04]
- Qualification: Doctoral Degree in Biological Science or equivalent and three years’ experience.
- Emoluments: ₹56,000 to ₹75,000 + HRA.
- Upper Age: 50 Years.
- Research Associate II [Post Code-06]
- Qualification: ME / M.Tech in Agriculture with three years’ experience and one research paper.
- Emoluments: ₹61,000 + HRA.
- Upper Age: 40 Years.
- Research Associate – I [Post Code-09]
- Qualification: Master’s degree in Agriculture and two years’ experience.
- Emoluments: ₹58,000 + HRA.
- Upper Age: 40 Years.
- Junior Associate [Post Code-15]
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and two years’ experience.
- Emoluments: ₹44,000 to ₹58,000 + HRA.
- Upper Age: 35 Years.
- Junior Associate [Post Code-16]
- Number of Positions: 4
- Qualification: Master’s Degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences and two years’ experience.
- Emoluments: ₹44,000 to ₹58,000 + HRA.
- Upper Age: 35 Years.
- Junior Fellow [Post Code-18]
- Number of Positions: 6
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture.
- Emoluments: ₹35,000 to ₹44,000 + HRA.
- Upper Age: 35 Years.
- Junior Fellow [Post Code-19]
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture.
- Emoluments: ₹35,000 to ₹44,000 + HRA.
- Upper Age: 35 Years.
- Junior Fellow [Post Code-20]
- Number of Positions: 5
- Qualification: Master’s Degree in Botany/Agriculture.
- Emoluments: ₹35,000 to ₹44,000 + HRA.
- Upper Age: 35 Years.
- Junior Fellow [Post Code-21]
- Number of Positions: 2
- Qualification: Master’s Degree in Science/Agriculture.
- Emoluments: ₹35,000 to ₹44,000 + HRA.
- Upper Age: 35 Years.
- Junior Fellow [Post Code-22]
- Number of Positions: 2
- Qualification: Master’s Degree in Life Sciences.
- Emoluments: ₹35,000 to ₹44,000 + HRA.
- Upper Age: 35 Years.
Essential Eligibility & Candidate Profile
For every Agricultural Job and Life Sciences Job listed, NIF prioritizes candidates with specific desirable skills:
- ITK Documentation: Experience in documenting Indigenous Traditional Knowledge in rural/North Eastern India.
- Field Operations: Proficiency in conducting On-Farm Trials (OFTs) and data collection.
- System Knowledge: Sound knowledge of the innovation incubation chain and IP management.
- Age Relaxations: SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates are eligible for relaxations as per Central Government norms.
Application Deadline & Portal
Candidates must apply online through the official portal to be considered for these Research Jobs.
- Official Website: www.nif.org.in
- Application Deadline: The last date to submit is 10th February 2026.
- Contract Terms: Initially for two years, with extensions based on performance.
- Age Relaxation: Relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates are applicable per Central Government norms.
- Posting Location: Anywhere in India, as per the needs of the organization.
Securing a Research Job at NIF India is a prestigious milestone for scientists and engineers. Whether you are leading herbal validation or documenting traditional knowledge, this Agricultural Job or Life Sciences Job offers the infrastructure and mandate to make a real-world difference. Ensure your application is submitted by February 10, 2026, to join a national movement of grassroots innovation.
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