CSIR-NBRI Walk-in Interview: Temporary Project Positions (M.Sc., Ph.D.) in Plant Sciences, Biotechnology, and Chemistry
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CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, invites eligible and interested candidates for a Walk-in Interview for purely temporary positions under various sponsored projects. The positions are co-terminus with the project duration and subject to satisfactory performance and fund availability.
| Division/Area | Post Name | Vacancies | Essential Qualification | Max. Age | Stipend Range | Interview Date |
| Area-I: Agrotechnologies | Project Associate-II (PAT-II) | 1 | M.Sc. Botany/Biochemistry/Life Sciences OR M.Sc. Ag. + 2 yrs R&D Exp. | 35 yrs | ₹28,000/- to ₹35,000/- + HRA | 08.10.2025 |
| Area-I: Agrotechnologies | Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 1 | M.Sc. (Ag.) Horticulture/Entomology/Apiculture OR M.Sc. Zoology | 35 yrs | ₹25,000/- to ₹31,000/- + HRA | 08.10.2025 |
| Area-I: Agrotechnologies | Young Professional-I | 1 | M.Sc. Agriculture/Horticulture/Biological Sciences | 35 yrs | ₹30,000/- PM (Consolidated) | 08.10.2025 |
| Area-II: Ecology & Env. Sci. | Junior Research Assistant-I | 1 | M.Sc. Botany/Plant Science/Env. Sci./Chemistry/Applied Chemistry (1st Div. at UG & PG level) | 28 yrs (as on 01.04.2025) | ₹25,000/- PM (Consolidated) | 08.10.2025 |
| Area-III: Plant Diversity | Project Associate-I | 1 | M.Sc. Botany/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Env. Science/Plant Science | 35 yrs | ₹25,000/- to ₹31,000/- + HRA | 09.10.2025 |
| Area-IV: Pharmacognosy | Senior Project Associate | 1 | Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Botany/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics/Biological Sciences | 40 yrs | ₹42,000/- + HRA | 09.10.2025 |
💰 Stipend Details (PAT-I & PAT-II)
The stipend for Project Associate-I and Project Associate-II posts depends on national-level eligibility:
| Post | For NET/GATE Qualified Candidates | For Non-NET/GATE Candidates |
| Project Associate-II | ₹35,000/- p.m. + HRA | ₹28,000/- p.m. + HRA |
| Project Associate-I | ₹31,000/- p.m. + HRA | ₹25,000/- p.m. + HRA |
- Note: NET includes CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET (incl. lectureship / assistant professorship) or equivalent exams conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies like DBT/DST.
🗓️ Walk-in Interview Schedule & Venue
| Interview Date | Areas Covered |
| October 08, 2025 | Area-I (Botanical Garden, Plant Conservation and Agrotechnologies) |
| October 08, 2025 | Area-II (Ecology & Environmental Science Division) |
| October 09, 2025 | Area-III (Plant Diversity, Systematics and Herbarium) |
| October 09, 2025 | Area-IV (Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Product Development) |
Venue: K.N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow.
Candidates are requested to be present at the venue one hour before the scheduled time for necessary document verification.
📝 Selection Process and General Terms
- Selection Mode: Primarily through Interview. A Screening test (multiple-choice objective questions) may be held if a large number of candidates report for the interview.
- Required Documents: Candidates must bring one latest photograph, original documents, along with self-attested photocopies of certificates (Matriculation onwards), proof of date of birth, and experience certificates. Tentative mark sheets/certificates and ‘result awaited’ status will not be considered.
- Age Relaxation: Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates, and 3 years for OBC candidates (except for the Junior Research Assistant-I position in Area-II).
- Tenure: The total tenure of a project staff member in CSIR projects generally should not exceed 6 years (7 years in specific contract/consultancy projects of 12 months or less).
- TA/DA: No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
- Discretion: The Director, CSIR-NBRI, reserves the right to cancel/modify the recruitment/selection process at any stage without prior notice.
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