BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026 – Research Associate, Project Associate & Lab Jobs
BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI), an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has announced multiple temporary research positions in biotechnology, genomics, plant science, agricultural biotechnology and biomanufacturing.
📌 Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate-I – GAP-114 | 1 | Relevant research profile in genetics/genomics | ₹58,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate – GAP-114 | 1 | Master’s in Life Sciences/Agricultural Science/Biotechnology or allied subjects | ₹31,000 + HRA / ₹25,000 + HRA |
| Field/Lab Assistant – GAP-114 | 1 | Bachelor’s/Diploma in relevant discipline | ₹20,000 + HRA |
| Field/Lab Worker – GAP-102 | 1 | Bachelor’s/Diploma in relevant discipline | ₹20,000 + HRA |
| Research Associate-I – NABI-Core | 1 | PhD in Biotechnology/Agricultural Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant Science/Life Sciences | ₹58,000 + HRA |
| Research Associate-I – GAP-113 | 1 | PhD in Botany/Life Sciences/Plant Sciences/Agricultural Biotechnology | ₹58,000 + HRA |
| Research Associate-I – GAP-112 | 1 | PhD in Life Sciences/Biotechnology | ₹58,000 + HRA |
🔬 Research Areas
The advertised projects cover:
- Genetics and genomics of crop species
- GWAS, QTL and population genomics
- NGS data analysis and genome sequencing
- Plant-pathogen interactions
- Plant phenotyping and phenomics
- Rice genetic transformation and tissue culture
- Multi-omics and gene-function validation
- Climate-smart agriculture
- Photosynthesis and GHG emission studies
- Synthetic biology and metabolic engineering
- CRISPR/Cas genome engineering
- Yeast engineering
- HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS/MS and GC-MS
- Bioinformatics and R-based statistical analysis
🎓 Eligibility
Research Associate-I:
PhD in the relevant Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Plant Science, Agricultural Biotechnology or related discipline. Some positions require at least two SCI-indexed publications.
Project Associate:
Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Agricultural Science, Biotechnology or allied subjects. Relevant national-level examination qualifications may also apply as specified.
Field/Lab Assistant & Field/Lab Worker:
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Agricultural Science, Biotechnology or allied subjects, or relevant Diploma in Engineering and Technology.
📅 Important Dates
Offline / Walk-in / Hybrid Registration:
📅 1 September 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
📍 BRIC-NABI, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab – 140306
Online Interview Application:
📅 Last Date: 28 August 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📄 Documents Required
Candidates must arrange documents in the following sequence:
- Application Form
- Academic certificates from 10th onwards
- Experience certificate
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- Self-attested Aadhaar and PAN copies
Candidates attending offline interviews should also carry original mark sheets, degree certificates, experience certificates and publications for verification.
⚠️ Important: CVs sent by email or phone alone will not be treated as valid applications. Candidates must use the prescribed application form.
📝 Application Procedure
Candidates applying for offline/walk-in positions must report to BRIC-NABI, Mohali, between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM on 1 September 2026.
For online positions, candidates must send a single combined PDF containing the application and supporting documents to the concerned Principal Investigator’s email address, along with proper justification for requesting an online interview.
The PDF file should follow this format:
Candidate Name – Position – Date of Interview
Candidates applying for multiple positions can mention their preferred designations in the same application form.
📍 Important Note
- All positions are temporary/project-based.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Extensions depend on project requirements, funding and performance.
- Candidates must verify their eligibility before applying.
- Interview results will be published on the NABI website.
🔗 Official Application
BRIC-NABI Official Career Page
Job Location: Mohali, Punjab
Organization: BRIC-NABI
Employment Type: Temporary / Project Based
Last Date for Online Applications: 28 August 2026
Walk-in/Offline Registration: 1 September 2026
