BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026: Vacancies Announced for Research Associate, Senior Project Associate, and Project Associate Posts in Mohali

Overview of the Opportunities BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI), an autonomous research organization functioning under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has officially issued an employment notification (Advt. No: NABI/Admin/5(09)/2026-27/Academic-11) inviting applications for temporary project staff. The institute focuses on cutting-edge innovations in crop bio-fortification, designer crop development, and translational agri-food biotechnology.

The current recruitment drive targets highly skilled researchers across Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Engineering to work on advanced crop genome-editing projects centered around wheat and Indian mustard (Brassica juncea).

Vacancy Breakdown & Project Details

1. Research Associate-I (Wheat Improvement)

Project Code & Title: EP-09 – “Genome editing in hexaploid wheat for trait improvement”
Principal Investigator: Prof. Ashwani Pareek, Executive Director, BRIC-NABI (Co-PI: Dr. Ajay K. Pandey, Scientist-G)
Number of Positions: 01 (One)
Emoluments: Rs. 58,000/- per month + HRA (as per DST norms)
Age Limit: 40 years (relaxation applicable for reserved categories and women as per Government of India rules)
Key Qualifications: Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences or Biotechnology with a minimum of two peer-reviewed research papers in SCI-indexed journals. Desirable expertise includes molecular cloning, plant tissue culture, genetic transformation, and genome editing in wheat.
Selection Mode: Walk-in / Online interview

2. Research Associate-I (Mustard Improvement)

Project Code & Title: EP-11 – “Genome editing in Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea)”
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sivasubramanian R, Scientist-D, BRIC-NABI
Number of Positions: 01 (One)
Emoluments: Rs. 58,000/- per month + HRA
Age Limit: 40 years
Key Qualifications: Ph.D. in Life Sciences or Biotechnology with at least two SCI publications. Prior hands-on experience in recombinant DNA techniques, Brassica crop tissue culture, and disease-resistance-focused genome editing is desirable.
Selection Mode: Walk-in / Online interview

3. Senior Project Associate

Project Code & Title: EP-10 – “Genome editing in hexaploid wheat for trait improvement”
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ajay K. Pandey, Scientist-G, BRIC-NABI
Number of Positions: 01 (One)
Emoluments: Rs. 57,820/- per month + HRA
Age Limit: 40 years
Key Qualifications:
- Option I: 4-year Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Natural or Agricultural Sciences, or Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology/Medicine, plus 4 years of R&D experience in plant tissue culture.
- Option II: Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology (including Biotechnology) with at least 2 years of relevant R&D experience.
Selection Mode: Walk-in interview only (no online interview requests accepted)

4. Project Associate-II

Project Code & Title: EP-11 – “Genome editing in Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea)”
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sivasubramanian R, Scientist-D, BRIC-NABI
Number of Positions: 01 (One)
Emoluments: Rs. 42,000/- per month + HRA (as per ANRF guidelines)
Age Limit: 40 years
Key Qualifications: 4-year Bachelor’s or Master’s in Natural/Agricultural Sciences, B.Pharm, BVSc, or B.Tech/MBBS, combined with 2 years of research experience in relevant R&D setups. Candidates must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET (including LS), GATE, or an equivalent national-level examination.
Selection Mode: Walk-in interview only

Application and Submission Guidelines

Online Applications: For positions permitting online evaluation (EP-09 and EP-11 RA-I posts), candidates must submit a consolidated PDF to epproject.nabi@gmail.com by September 30, 2026 (5:00 PM). The email subject must state Application to posts under [Project Code] and the file should be named using the format: Candidate Name - Position - Date of interview.
Walk-in Registration: Candidates attending in person must report on October 5, 2026, between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM at BRIC-NABI, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab – 140306.
Document Sequence: All submissions must be arranged in the exact order: Application Form, educational certificates (chronological from 10th standard onwards), experience credentials, category/caste certificates (if applicable), and self-attested government identity proofs (such as PAN or standard ID cards). Originals must be presented during walk-in verification.
Multiple Posts: Applicants applying for more than one position can specify their order of preference on a single application form without submitting multiple files.