CSIR - National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) | Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow-226001
Advertisement No.: 06/Project/2026
Eligible and interested Indian nationals are invited to attend a Walk-in Interview for purely temporary positions of Project Associate-I (PAT-I) under the CSIR-NBRI in-house ULIP project entitled "Conservation and utilization of Botanical wealth of India (NBRI-BOT)" (MLP002628).
Position Vacant
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Total Vacancies
45 Posts
Interview Mode
Walk-in Interview (03 July to 10 July, 2026)
Maximum Age Limit
35 Years (Relaxation for reserved categories)
Monthly Stipend / Emoluments
- ₹31,000/- + HRA: For candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET (including lectureship/assistant professorship) or GATE, OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments (DBT, DST, etc.) or their Agencies/Institutions.
- ₹25,000/- + HRA: For other candidates who do not fall under the criteria mentioned above (applicable to specific project codes as detailed below).
Area-Wise Distribution & Eligibility Criteria
| Area & Research Focus | Essential Qualification | Desirable Experience / Remuneration | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area-I (A): Plant Ecology & Climate Change | Master's / Integrated Master's in Botany / Environmental Science / Agriculture Sciences (Floriculture and Landscaping/Horticulture/Plant Physiology). | Net/GATE qualified preference. Stipend: ₹31,000/- + HRA |
03 |
| Area-I (B): Environmental Technologies | M.Sc. / Integrated Master's in Botany / Environmental Sciences / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Chemistry / Biotechnology. | Net/GATE qualified preference. Stipend: ₹31,000/- + HRA |
02 |
| Area-I (C): Microbial Technologies | M.Sc. / Integrated Master's in Botany / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Agronomy / Horticulture / Environmental Sciences. | Net/GATE qualified preference. Stipend: ₹31,000/- + HRA |
04 |
| Area-I (D): Instrumentation / Quality Control | M.Sc. in Chemistry / Biochemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry. | 2 years experience in handling instruments like HPLC, GLC, HPTLC, TD-NMR. Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025. Stipend: ₹31k (NET/GATE) or ₹25k (Others) + HRA |
01 |
| Area-II: Plant Diversity, Systematics & Herbarium | M.Sc. in Botany / Environmental Science / Plant Science / Biotechnology / Microbiology. | Experience in collection & identification of algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, etc.; DNA extraction; GIS tools. Stipend: ₹31k (NET/GATE) or ₹25k (Others) + HRA |
08 |
| Area-III: Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Bioinformatics / Life Sciences / Computer Science OR B.Tech in Computer Science. | Experience in molecular biology, tissue culture, or bioinformatics tools. Stipend: ₹31k (NET/GATE) or ₹25k (Others) + HRA |
14 |
| Area-IV: Botanical Garden & Agro-technologies | M.Sc. in Botany / Life Sciences / Chemistry / Biochemistry / M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agronomy / Soil Science / Horticulture / Floriculture. | Agronomic management, field trials, plant identification, or plant breeding techniques. Stipend: ₹25,000/- + HRA (Fixed for all) |
06 |
| Area-V: Plant Genetic Resource & Improvement | M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Agriculture / Molecular Biology / Plant Science / Genetics & Plant Breeding / Bioinformatics. | Hands-on experience in plant tissue culture, molecular markers development, QTL, GWAS analysis, or plant breeding. Stipend: ₹31k (NET/GATE) or ₹25k (Others) + HRA |
04 |
| Area-VI: Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry | M.Sc. in Botany / Chemistry / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / M.Pharma. | Experience in isolation of phytomolecules, handling analytical equipment, cell lines, or bioassays. Stipend: ₹31k (NET/GATE) or ₹25k (Others) + HRA |
05 |
Walk-In Interview Schedule & Venue
Venue: K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
| Designated Area | Date of Interview | Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Area-I (Ecology & Environmental Tech) | 03.07.2026 | 11:00 AM (Arrive by 10:00 AM) |
| Area-II (Plant Diversity & Systematics) | 06.07.2026 | 11:00 AM (Arrive by 10:00 AM) |
| Area-III (Molecular Biology & Biotech) | 07.07.2026 | 11:00 AM (Arrive by 10:00 AM) |
| Area-IV (Botanical Garden & Agrotechnologies) | 08.07.2026 | 11:00 AM (Arrive by 10:00 AM) |
| Area-V (Plant Genetic Resource) | 09.07.2026 | 11:00 AM (Arrive by 10:00 AM) |
| Area-VI (Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry) | 10.07.2026 | 11:00 AM (Arrive by 10:00 AM) |
Instructions for Candidates
- Application Form: Forms will be provided at the venue. Alternatively, candidates can download it in advance from the official website.
- Documents to Bring: One recent passport-size photograph, original documents plus a set of self-attested photocopies of educational certificates (from Matriculation onwards), proof of birthdate, and experience certificates.
- Result Awaited: Candidates with tentative mark sheets or whose final results are awaited are not eligible to apply.
- Age Relaxation: Standard upper-age relaxation applies: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the screening test or walk-in interview.
Important Links
| Resource Description | Link Path |
|---|---|
| Official PDF Notification | Download Official PDF |
| CSIR-NBRI Official Website | www.nbri.res.in |
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