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CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview for 4 Areas | Interviews 27 Oct to 2 Nov
CSIR - National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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| Position | Code | Grade | Age | Last Date | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior-PAT (Area-I: S & T Management) | — | — | —–40 | 02 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (Area-I: S & T Management) | — | — | —–35 | 02 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (Area-II) | — | — | —–35 | 02 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (Area-III) | — | — | —–35 | 02 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Senior-PAT (Area-IV) | — | — | —–40 | 02 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 5 | ||||
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CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Important Dates 2026
Application Start Date20 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply2 Nov 2026
CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Application Fee 2026
No application fee mentioned.
CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Age Limit 2026
Maximum Age
40 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Senior-PAT Rs. 42,000/- + HRA; Project Associate-I Rs. 31,000 + HRA (or Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others); Rs. 25,000/- + HRA in Area-II
CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Post Details
| S.No. | Position Title | Vacancies | Salary | Qualifications | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior-PAT (Area-I: S & T Management) | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- + HRA | Masters / Integrated Masters in Natural, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical, Environmental, Plant, Life Sciences or Biotechnology with 3 years R&D experience, or doctoral degree in the above subjects; desirable one year experience in science communication | — | 40 yrs |
| 2 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (Area-I: S & T Management) | 1 | Rs. 31,000 + HRA (or Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others) | Masters / Integrated Masters in Natural, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology or Bioinformatics with 3 years R&D experience, or doctoral degree; M.Sc. (Ag) in Genetics and Plant Breeding desirable | — | 35 yrs |
| 3 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (Area-II) | 1 | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA | M.Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics / Chemistry / Organic Chemistry with one year experience in development of synthetic microbial community-based packaging solutions | — | 35 yrs |
| 4 | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (Area-III) | 1 | Rs. 31,000 + HRA (or Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others) | M.Sc. in Botany / Plant Science / Genetics / Molecular markers / Molecular breeding / Plant Breeding / Plant Biotechnology / Bioinformatics with one year experience in genomics assisted dissection of oilseed rape, or M.Sc. (Ag) in Genetics and Plant Breeding | — | 35 yrs |
| 5 | Senior-PAT (Area-IV) | 1 | Rs. 42,000 + HRA | M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Plant Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Plant Breeding / Plant Sciences / Life Sciences / Biotechnology with 3 years R&D experience, or doctoral degree in the above subjects | — | 40 yrs |
| Total Vacancies | 5 | |||||
CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Eligibility Criteria 2026
Masters or Integrated Masters in the relevant science discipline, or a doctoral degree from a recognised university, with the experience and age specified for each area (35 to 40 years). Candidates must have the CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR / INET (including lectureship / assistant professorship) or GATE qualification, or a national level examination conducted by CSIR, UGC, DBT / DST or equivalent agencies, for the higher stipend tier.
CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Qualification / Education
M.Sc. / M.Tech. / Masters or Integrated Masters in Natural, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical, Environmental, Plant, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Molecular Breeding, Physics, Applied Physics, Chemistry or Organic Chemistry, as specified per area, with 1 to 3 years of relevant research experience
CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Job Details & Overview
CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview for 4 Areas | Interviews 27 Oct to 2 Nov
CSIR - National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), has invited eligible and interested candidates for a walk-in interview for purely temporary positions in four research areas under sponsored projects tenable at the institute. (Advertisement No. 10/Project/2026.)
Positions, qualification, age and stipend
| Area | Position | No. of positions | Essential qualification and experience | Age | Stipend / remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area-I: S & T Management | Senior-PAT | 01 | Masters / Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Environmental Science or Science or Plant Sciences or Life Sciences or Biotechnology, with 3 years experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organisations, and scientific activities and services; or a doctoral degree in the above-mentioned subjects from a recognised university or equivalent. Desirable: one year experience in science communication / popularization of science, degree or diploma in mass communication. | 40 years | Rs. 42,000/- + HRA |
| Area-I: S & T Management | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 01 | Masters / Integrated Masters in Natural / Agricultural / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Genetics & Plant Breeding / Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Plant Biotechnology / Bioinformatics from a recognised university, with 3 years experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organisations, and scientific activities and services; or a doctoral degree in the above-mentioned subjects from a recognised university or equivalent. Desirable: one year experience in science communication / popularization of science, degree or diploma in mass communication, training in plant breeding / development and its application, marker trait mapping and marker-assisted breeding of field crops, or basic knowledge of bioinformatics and data analysis. Pay: Rs. 31,000 + HRA for those who have qualified ICSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR / INET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE, or have qualified national level examinations conducted by CSIR, UGC, DBT / DST or equivalent agencies / institutions; (b) Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others who do not fall under (a). M.Sc. (Ag) in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Plant Biotechnology / Agricultural Biotechnology is desirable. | 35 years | Rs. 31,000 + HRA or Rs. 25,000 + HRA |
| Area-II | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 01 | M.Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics / Chemistry / Organic Chemistry, with one year experience in development of synthetic microbial community-based packaging solutions for sustainable and net-zero future. Desirable: development of sustainable packaging solutions. | 35 years | Rs. 25,000/- + HRA |
| Area-III | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 01 | M.Sc. in Botany / Plant Science / Genetics / Molecular markers / Molecular breeding / Plant breeding / Plant Biotechnology / Bioinformatics, with one year experience in genomics assisted dissection of oilseed rape for linseed for trait mapping and marker-assisted breeding. OR M.Sc. (Ag) in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Plant Biotechnology / Agricultural Biotechnology, with one year experience in development of oilseed rape for linseed for trait mapping and marker-assisted breeding. | 35 years | Rs. 31,000 + HRA for those who have qualified ICSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR / INET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE, or have qualified national level examinations conducted by CSIR, UGC, DBT / DST or equivalent agencies / institutions; (b) Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others |
| Area-IV | Senior-PAT | 01 | M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Plant Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Plant Breeding / Plant Sciences / Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, with 3 years experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organisations, and scientific activities and services; or a doctoral degree in the above-mentioned subjects from a recognised university or equivalent. | 40 years | Rs. 42,000 + HRA |
Date, time and venue of walk-in interview
- Venue: K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow.
- Area-I: 27.10.2026, 11:00 AM
- Area-II: 02.11.2026, 11:00 AM
- Area-III: 30.10.2026, 11:00 AM
- Area-IV: 30.10.2026, 11:00 AM
All eligible candidates are requested to be present at the venue on the said date one hour before the scheduled time for necessary document verification, etc.
How to apply
- The application form will be provided at the venue on the date of the walk-in interview. However, candidates may download the application form in advance from www.nbri.res.in.
- At the time of the interview, candidates should bring one latest photograph, original documents along with self-attested copies of certificates of examinations passed (starting from matriculation), a certificate indicating date of birth, and experience certificate, etc. Tentative mark sheets / certificates and "result awaited" will not be considered.
Terms and conditions
- HRA will be admissible as per sanction in the projects.
- Positions are purely temporary in nature and are tenable under the respective projects.
- The engagement is on a purely temporary basis for a period of six months or the duration of the project, whichever is earlier, and is liable to be terminated without notice.
Mode of selection
- Selection is through interview. However, if a large number of candidates turn up, a screening test comprising multiple-choice objective questions may be held for shortlisting candidates for interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Committee, and based on performance in the interview, a panel of recommended candidates will be formed. The panel shall be utilised as and when the requirement arises in the projects in the relevant field / area.
- Candidates have the option to interact in Hindi / English before the committee. In case of a large number of candidates, the interview may continue for the next day.
CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Important Links
How to Apply for CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for CSIR - National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh's CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview for 4 Areas | Interviews 27 Oct to 2 Nov before applying.
- Apply for this CSIR - National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh recruitment offline, following the submission process given in the official notification (such as by registered post or in-person submission at the office address mentioned in the notice).
- Prepare the documents asked for in the notification and keep their photocopies or scans ready.
- Pay the application fee of No application fee mentioned. using the method stated in the official notification, such as a demand draft.
- As directed in the notification, submit or send your application to the office address given in it on or before 2 Nov 2026.
CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this CSIR - National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official CSIR - National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 2 Nov 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
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CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Recruitment FAQs
What is CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview for 4 Areas | Interviews 27 Oct to 2 Nov?
CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Project Staff Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview for 4 Areas | Interviews 27 Oct to 2 Nov is a government recruitment notification published by CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow Recruitment 2026?
Applications for CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow Recruitment 2026 open on 20 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply for CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow Recruitment 2026 is 02 November 2026.
What is the application fee for CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow Recruitment 2026?
No application fee mentioned.
What is the age limit for CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow Recruitment 2026?
Maximum age limit for CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow Recruitment 2026 is 40 years as on the cutoff date, subject to applicable relaxations.
What is the qualification required for CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow Recruitment 2026?
M.Sc. / M.Tech. / Masters or Integrated Masters in Natural, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical, Environmental, Plant, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Molecular Breeding, Physics, Applied Physics, Chemistry or Organic Chemistry, as specified per area, with 1 to 3 years of relevant research experience
How to apply for CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow Recruitment 2026?
Apply for CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow Recruitment 2026 offline, using the submission method and address given in the official notification above (such as registered post or in-person submission). Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.