About This Job

CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow; sponsored project "Mission for Cotton Productivity (Kapas Kanti) GAP-3554", Molecular Biology and Biotechnology area has announced a walk-in interview for 35 vacancies under Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow, Young Professional II, Young Professional I, CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Recruitment 2026 Walk-in — 35 Posts (11/Project/2026). Candidates with RA: Doctoral Degree in Life Sciences / Botany / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Bioinformatics; OR M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences / Bioinformatics with qualifying NET and at least 3 years R&D experience in the relevant area and one research paper in a Science Citation Index (SCI) or NAAS-rated (≥4.0) journal. Desirable: experience in advanced molecular biology / Genomics / Proteomics / Bioinformatics / Genetic transformation / Genome editing / Cotton fibre biology. SRF: M.Sc. (Ag.) / M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences with qualifying NET and 2 years R&D experience in the relevant area; same desirable experience. Young Professional II: M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences from a recognised university; same desirable experience. Young Professional I: Graduate in Science / Computer / Management / BA with laboratory experience, or Diploma holder in relevant Agricultural Sciences / Engineering / Technology / Computer / Management / any discipline from a recognised university. Desirable: experience of routine molecular biology lab work such as media preparation / autoclaving, lab management / scientific administrative work. Only candidates who strictly fulfil the eligibility criteria and hold the degree/mark sheet in the stated subjects should attend. Tentative mark sheets/certificates and "result awaited" will not be considered. Experience is counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualification can apply. The pay scale is RA: Rs. 67,000 per month + HRA (Ph.D. holder) OR Rs. 61,000 per month + HRA (Master's degree holders). SRF: Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA for the 1st and 2nd year; Rs. 42,000 per month + HRA for the 3rd year. Young Professional II: Rs. 42,000 per month (Fixed). Young Professional I: Rs. 30,000 per month (Fixed). HRA admissible as per sanction in the projects. No TA/DA and the application fee is Not in notification. Interested candidates can attend the walk-in interview before 16 Nov 2026 through the official website.

CSIR-NBRI Lucknow is holding walk-in interviews on 16–17 Nov 2026 for 35 project posts under the cotton-productivity mission — 8 Research Associates, 10 Senior Research Fellows, 11 Young Professional II and 6 Young Professional I — paying Rs. 30,000–67,000 a month.

Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow, Young Professional II, Young Professional I, CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Recruitment 2026 Walk-in — 35 Posts - Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility

Salary / Pay Scale

🏆Selection Process — Step by Step

1. Interview by the Selection Committee. If a large number of candidates turn up, a screening test of multiple-choice objective questions may be held first to shortlist candidates for interview. A panel of recommended candidates will be formed, to be used as and when the requirement arises in the projects. Interviews may continue till late evening or into the next day

Each stage is qualifying — you must clear one stage to reach the next. Final merit is prepared as per the rules in the official notification.

How to Apply

1. Attend the walk-in on the relevant date at 11:00 AM (arrive 1 hour early for document verification) at K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, with the application form (provided at the venue or downloaded from nbri.res.in), one latest photograph, original documents, self-attested copies of certificates of examinations passed (starting from matriculation), certificate indicating date of birth, and experience certificate

Important Links

📝Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Exact marks distribution, number of questions, negative marking and detailed syllabus are given in the official notification PDF — download it from Important Links above.

📄Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph — as per the size and format specified in the notification
• Scanned signature — clear signature on white paper, scanned as specified
• Educational certificates & mark sheets (RA: Doctoral Degree in Life Sciences / Botany / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Bioinformatics; OR M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences / Bioinformatics with qualifying NET and at least 3 years R&D experience in the relevant area and one research paper in a Science Citation Index (SCI) or NAAS-rated (≥4.0) journal. Desirable: experience in advanced molecular biology / Genomics / Proteomics / Bioinformatics / Genetic transformation / Genome editing / Cotton fibre biology. SRF: M.Sc. (Ag.) / M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences with qualifying NET and 2 years R&D experience in the relevant area; same desirable experience. Young Professional II: M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences from a recognised university; same desirable experience. Young Professional I: Graduate in Science / Computer / Management / BA with laboratory experience, or Diploma holder in relevant Agricultural Sciences / Engineering / Technology / Computer / Management / any discipline from a recognised university. Desirable: experience of routine molecular biology lab work such as media preparation / autoclaving, lab management / scientific administrative work. Only candidates who strictly fulfil the eligibility criteria and hold the degree/mark sheet in the stated subjects should attend. Tentative mark sheets/certificates and "result awaited" will not be considered. Experience is counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualification) — proof of your qualification
• Valid photo ID proof — Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving Licence
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) — only if you are claiming age or fee relaxation
• Domicile / residence certificate — if the notification requires it
• Experience certificate — only if the post requires prior experience
• Disability certificate (PwD) — only if applicable

Keep scanned copies ready in the prescribed size and format before starting the online application. Mismatched or missing documents lead to rejection.

❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

🏆How to Check Result

1. Visit the official website: https://www.nbri.res.in (link in Important Links above).
2. Look for the Results / Career section on the homepage.
3. Find the result link for Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow, Young Professional II, Young Professional I, CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Recruitment 2026 Walk-in — 35 Posts.
4. Enter your roll number / registration number and date of birth.
5. Download and save the scorecard / merit list PDF for future reference.

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