ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology has announced a recruitment notification for the position of Senior Research Fellow. There are a total of 2 vacancies available, and the last date to apply is 29-11-2026.
ICAR-National Institute for Plant Senior Research Fellow 2026: 2 Posts: Overview
| Organization | ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology |
| Post Name | Senior Research Fellow |
| Advt No | 2001-2014/SRF/447964/Nov |
| Total Vacancies | 2 |
| Application Mode | Walk-in |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Official Website | Not specified |
Important Dates
The following table outlines the important dates related to the application process.
| Last date to send CV and documents by email | 29-11-2026 |
| Walk-in interview | To be announced, tentatively in the month of December |
Application Fee
The official notification does not specify any application fee.
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Categories | Not specified |
Age Limit
The upper age limit for the post of Senior Research Fellow is 35 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates. The age is calculated as on the last date of receipt of application. There is no mention of age relaxation in the notification.
| Category | Age Limit |
| Male | 35 years |
| Female | 40 years |
Vacancy Details
This section provides the details of the vacancies available for the post of Senior Research Fellow.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Senior Research Fellow | 2 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Plant Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Science, Bioinformatics, Basic Biological Science, or Agriculture with a 4/5 years Bachelor’s degree. Candidates with a post-graduate degree in basic sciences/relevant subjects with a 3 years Bachelor’s degree and a 2 years Master’s degree must have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) of ICAR, CSIR, ICMR, or an equivalent body, along with 2 years of research experience.
| Post Name | Qualification |
| Senior Research Fellow | Master’s degree in relevant fields as specified above |
Salary and Pay Scale
The selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of Rs. 37000/- along with a 30% HRA.
| Post Name | Salary |
| Senior Research Fellow | Rs. 37000/- + 30% HRA |
Selection Process
The selection process involves screening applications for eligibility based on the qualification criteria. Eligible candidates will be called for a walk-in interview.
- Submission of CV and documents via email.
- Screening of applications for eligibility.
- Invitation for walk-in interview for eligible candidates.
- Verification of original documents at the interview.
How to Apply
Candidates should follow the steps outlined below to apply for the position.
- Fill the application form as per the specified format.
- Prepare a complete CV and self-attested scanned copies of required documents.
- Combine the CV and documents into a single PDF file.
- Email the file to the specified email address by 29 November 2026.
- Wait for the interview email notification.
- Bring all original documents for verification at the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
No, candidates must have 2 years of research experience for the Senior Research Fellow position.
What documents are needed at the verification?
Candidates must bring original documents including educational certificates, experience letters, and any other relevant documents for verification.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
The notification does not specify if candidates can apply for multiple posts.
Documents Required
- Application form in the specified format
- Any one Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN Card/DL/Passport/Voter ID etc.)
- Complete CV
- Class 10 mark sheet and pass certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet and pass certificate
- Graduation mark sheet/Transcript and degree certificate
- Post-Graduation mark sheet/Transcript and degree certificate
- Experience certificate (if applicable)
- No-Objection Certificate (if currently employed)
- Conversion factor from CGPA to percentage (if applicable)
- NET/GATE qualified scorecard/certificate (if applicable)
- SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/PH certificate (if applicable)
- Any other relevant documents
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not providing the required documents in the specified format.
- Missing the deadline for sending the CV and documents.
- Failing to bring original documents for verification at the interview.
- Applying under the wrong category.
- Not mentioning any relation with an employee of ICAR/ICAR-NIPB, if applicable.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: ICAR-राष्ट्रीय पौधों जैव प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान
- पद: सीनियर रिसर्च फेलो
- कुल पद: 2
- योग्यता: मास्टर डिग्री
- आयु सीमा: पुरुष 35 वर्ष, महिला 40 वर्ष
- अंतिम तिथि: 29-11-2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ईमेल द्वारा आवेदन करें
