Multiple Biotech Vacancies at CSIR-NBRI | Candidates Apply Now
Are you looking for Multiple Biotech Vacancies in a prestigious government research institute? The CSIR-NBRI Careers 2026 notification has announced more than 25 openings for Project Associate-I positions across diverse research domains, including Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Plant Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, and related fields. These Research Jobs offer attractive stipends of up to ₹31,000 + HRA and provide an excellent opportunity for life science graduates and postgraduates to work with one of India’s leading botanical research institutes.
About CSIR-NBRI
CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. The institute conducts basic and applied research in important areas of plant sciences and is recognized as one of India’s premier botanical research organizations that provides multiple biotech vacancies. CSIR-NBRI contributes significantly to plant biodiversity conservation, biotechnology research, environmental technologies, phytochemistry, molecular biology, and sustainable utilization of botanical resources.
Overview
| Organization | CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow |
| Advertisement No. | 06/Project/2026 |
| Post Name | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) |
| Job Type | Temporary Project Position |
| Total Vacancies | 47 |
| Maximum Age Limit | 35 Years |
| Salary | ₹25,000 to ₹31,000 + HRA |
| Selection Process | Walk-in Interview |
| Location | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Interview Dates | 03 July 2026 to 10 July 2026 |
Key Responsibilities
Selected candidates will work in multiple biotech vacancies in various research domains under the CSIR-NBRI in-house ULIP project titled “Conservation and Utilization of Botanical Wealth of India (NBRI-BOT)” (MLP002628), including:
- Plant Ecology & Climate Change
- Environmental Technologies
- Microbial Technologies
- Plant Diversity, Systematics, and Herbarium
- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Botanical Garden, Plant Conservation, and Agrotechnologies
- Plant Genetic Resource and Improvement
- Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, and Product Development
Qualifications
Area-I: Plant Ecology & Environmental Technologies
| Post Name | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification | Age | Stipend | No. of Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Masters / Integrated Masters in Botany/Environmental Science /Agriculture Sciences (Floriculture and Landscaping/Horticulture /Plant Physiology) from a recognized University. |
– | 35 years | 31,000 + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like their DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions. | 03 |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc./ Integrated Masters in Botany/Environmental Sciences/Biochemistry /Microbiology/Chemistry/ Biotechnology from a recognized University. |
– | 35 years | 31,000 + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like their DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions. | 02 |
Area-II: Plant Diversity, Systematics, and Herbarium
| Post Name | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification | Age | Stipend | No. of Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. in Botany/Environmental Science/Plant Science/Biotechnology/Microbiology from a recognized University | Experience in Collection and Identification of algae, lichens, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms, extraction and analysis of DNA from plants; distribution analysis using GIS tools. | 35 years | (a) 31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates (b) 25,000 + HRA for others | 08 |
Area-III: Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
| Post Name | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification | Age | Stipend | No. of Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. in Botany/Biotechnology/ Microbiology /Biochemistry/Bioinformatics/Life Sciences/Computer Science or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technology in Computer Science from a recognized University or equivalent. |
Experience in molecular biology/tissue culture/bioinformatics. | 35 years | (a) 31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates (b) 25,000 + HRA for others | 14 |
Area-IV: Botanical Garden, Plant Conservation and Agrotechnologies
| Post Name | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification | Age | Stipend | No. of Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. in Botany/Life Sciences / Chemistry/Biochemistry/M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agronomy/ Soil Science from a recognized University. | Working experience in agronomic management, field experiments, soil plant analysis, extension activities, and plant data collection. | 35 years | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA | 04 |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. in Botany/Plant Science from a recognized University. | Experience in plant exploration, taxonomy, threatened plant conservation, knowledge of plant identification, seed viability testing and germination protocols, computational skills. | 35 years | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA | 01 |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | M.Sc. Ag. (Horticulture)/ Horticulture/Floriculture and Landscaping from a recognized University. | Experience and knowledge in Floriculture crops, plant breeding techniques, plant morphology, and computational skills. | 35 years | Rs |
Area-V: Plant Genetic Resource and Improvement
|
Post Name |
Essential Qualification |
Desirable Qualification |
Age |
Stipend |
No. of Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) |
M.Sc. in Botany/ Biotechnology/Agriculture/ Molecular Biology/Plant Science from a recognized University. |
Hands-on experience in plant tissue culture, plant transformation or plant breeding techniques and big data management. |
35 years |
(a) 31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates (b) 25,000 + HRA for others |
01 |
|
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) |
M.Sc. in Botany /Plant Science/Genetics/Genetics & Plant Breeding /Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Plant Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics OR M.Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics & Plant Breeding/Plant Breeding/Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Agriculture Biotechnology from a recognized University. |
Research experience in Molecular markers development and its applications in breeding of field crops and Basic knowledge of bioinformatics and data analysis. |
35 years |
(a) 31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates (b) 25,000 + HRA for others |
01 |
|
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) |
M.Sc. in Botany /Genetics/Plant Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry OR M.Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics & Plant Breeding/Molecular Biology & Biotechnology/Horticulture/Plant Physiology from a recognized University. |
Working experience/specialization in Plant Breeding, morphological & molecular characterization of germplasm resources, improvement of ornamentals, plant cytogenetics, Biostatistics. |
35 years |
(a) 31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates (b) 25,000 + HRA for others |
01 |
|
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) |
M.Sc. Genetics and Plant breeding/Agriculture Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Biotechnology/ Plant Biotechnology/Botany from a recognized University /Institute. |
Demonstrated experience in Statistical analysis using Mixed linear model for phenotype data analysis in lme4 OR ASREML, QTL analysis, advanced GWAS models, Haplotype analysis, Population structure studies and Real time PCR or VIGS. |
35 years |
(a) 31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates (b) 25,000 + HRA for others |
01 |
Area-VI: Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Product Development
|
Post Name |
Essential Qualification |
Desirable Qualification |
Age |
Stipend |
No. of Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) |
M.Sc. in Botany/Chemistry/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ M. Pharma from a recognized University. |
Working experience in isolation and characterization of phytomolecules, handling of analytical equipment, experimental animals, cell lines, performance of bioassays, bioactivities, efficacy, biosafety studies and development of herbal products. |
35 years |
(a) 31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates (b) 25,000 + HRA for others |
05 |
Experience
The following experience is desirable for multiple biotech vacancies in different project areas:
Microbial Technologies
- Handling and running sophisticated instruments like HPLC, GLC, HPTLC, TD-NMR, etc.
- Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 17034:2016.
Plant Diversity & Herbarium
- Collection and identification of algae, lichens, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
- DNA extraction and analysis from plants.
- GIS-based distribution analysis.
Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
- Molecular biology.
- Tissue culture.
- Bioinformatics.
Botanical Garden, Plant Conservation & Agrotechnologies
- Agronomic management.
- Field experiments.
- Soil plant analysis.
- Extension activities.
- Plant data collection.
- Plant exploration and taxonomy.
- Threatened plant conservation.
- Seed viability testing and germination protocols.
- Floriculture crops and plant breeding techniques.
Plant Genetic Resource & Improvement
- Plant tissue culture.
- Plant transformation.
- Plant breeding techniques.
- Big data management.
- Molecular marker development.
- Bioinformatics and data analysis.
- Germplasm characterization.
- Cytogenetics.
- Biostatistics.
- GWAS models.
- QTL analysis.
- Haplotype analysis.
- Population structure studies.
- Real-time PCR and VIGS.
Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry & Product Development
- Isolation and characterization of phytomolecules.
- Handling analytical equipment.
- Experimental animals and cell lines.
- Bioassays and bioactivity studies.
- Efficacy and biosafety studies.
- Development of herbal products.
Skills Needed
- Biotechnology Research
- Molecular Biology Techniques
- Bioinformatics
- Plant Tissue Culture
- Plant Breeding
- Environmental Science Research
- Microbiology Techniques
- Biochemistry Applications
- Data Analysis
- GIS Tools
- Laboratory Instrument Handling
- Scientific Documentation
- Statistical Analysis
- Research Methodologies
- Computational Skills
Interview Schedule
| Area | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Area-I | 03.07.2026 | 11:00 AM |
| Area-II | 06.07.2026 | 11:00 AM |
| Area-III | 07.07.2026 | 11:00 AM |
| Area-IV | 08.07.2026 | 11:00 AM |
| Area-V | 09.07.2026 | 11:00 AM |
| Area-VI | 10.07.2026 | 11:00 AM |
Venue
K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow
Selection Process
- Walk-in Interview
- Screening Test (if a large number of candidates appear)
- Interview by Selection Committee
- Final selection based on interview performance
Candidates seeking Multiple Biotech Vacancies, CSIR-NBRI Careers, and government-funded Research Jobs should not miss this excellent opportunity. With openings across biotechnology, molecular biology, plant sciences, microbiology, bioinformatics, environmental sciences, and related disciplines, these positions provide valuable research exposure and attractive stipends for aspiring life science professionals.
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