IBSD Ph.D. Admissions 2026 (Junior Research Fellows)

The Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), invites applications for Ph.D. JRF positions for 2026. This is a prestigious opportunity to conduct research in the North Eastern Region of India, one of the world’s top biodiversity hotspots.

Research Areas

Plant Bioresources & Microbial Resources
Natural Product Chemistry
Animal Bioresources
Bioinformatics and Database Management

Key Details

Feature	Details
Program	BRIC-DBT-RCB Ph.D. Programme
Minimum Qualification	M.Sc./M.Tech in Life Sciences, Biotech, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc. OR 4-year Bachelor’s (MBBS, M.V.Sc. included).
Eligibility Preference	Valid National Fellowship (CSIR-UGC NET, DBT-JRF, GATE, etc.)
Selection Process	Interview for JRF and INSPIRE qualified candidates only.
Application Fee	Rs. 500/- (General) / Rs. 250/- (OBC/PH/SC/ST)
Deadline	15th May, 2026

Application Procedure

Form: Download the prescribed form from the IBSD website.
Payment: Pay the fee via Demand Draft (favouring Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, payable at Imphal) OR use the bank details below:
- Bank: State Bank of India, Imphal Secretariat Branch
- Account No: 10329731784 | IFS Code: SBIN0004562
Submission: Send the signed form, self-attested documents, and DD/Payment proof in an envelope super-scribed “Application for IBSD Ph.D. Programme, 2026” to:The Senior Administrative Officer,Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD),Takyelpat, Imphal, Manipur-795001.

Important Notes

Registration: Selected candidates will be registered with the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad.
Fellowship: Emoluments are provided as per DST/DBT/CSIR/ICMR guidelines.
Updates: The interview date will be posted on the IBSD website; no individual emails will be sent for the schedule.