ICAR-NIPB WALK-IN-INTERVIEW 2026 – Young Professional-II Posts
02 Posts | New Delhi | ICAR–National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (NIPB)
Advertisement No. 2001-2019/YP-II/304771
Notification Date: 05.06.2026
ICAR–National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (NIPB), New Delhi, has invited applications from Indian nationals for engagement of Young Professional-II (YP-II) under the ICAR-funded project "Enhancing climate resilience and ensuring food security with genome editing tools". The engagement is purely temporary and contractual. Interested and eligible candidates may attend the Walk-in-Interview on 07 July 2026.
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About ICAR-NIPB
ICAR–National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (NIPB), located at Pusa Campus, New Delhi, is a premier research institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The institute focuses on advanced plant biotechnology research, genome editing, crop improvement, and sustainable agricultural technologies.
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Vacancy Details
- Young Professional-II (YP-II) – 02 Posts
Project Name: Enhancing climate resilience and ensuring food security with genome editing tools
Funding Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Work Location: ICAR-NIPB, Pusa Campus, New Delhi
Tenure: Till 30 September 2026 or termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
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Educational Qualification
- Master’s Degree in Botany / Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Life Science / Genetics / Plant Breeding / Plant Pathology / Plant Physiology / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics.
- Research experience in plant molecular biology.
- Gene cloning and plant transformation.
- Tissue culture techniques.
- Development and analysis of transgenic plants.
- Genome editing of plants.
- Scientific writing evidenced through publications.
- Fellowship / Associateship / Training in relevant areas.
- Experience in rice, wheat, mustard and chickpea transformation work.
Salary & Benefits
- Fixed Monthly Emoluments: ₹42,000/- (Consolidated) per month.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 45 Years
- Age will be calculated as on the date of interview.
Nature of Appointment
- The position is purely temporary and contractual.
- Initially valid for one year or till project completion, whichever is earlier.
- The engagement may be terminated with one month's notice.
- No claim for regular employment in ICAR shall be entertained.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 05 June 2026
- Walk-in-Interview Date: 07 July 2026
- Reporting Time: 09:30 AM
- Interview Time: 11:00 AM
Interview Venue
LBS Building
ICAR–National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (NIPB)
Pusa Campus
New Delhi – 110012
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Required Documents
- Application Form in prescribed format
- Complete CV
- Class 10 Mark Sheet and Certificate
- Class 12 Mark Sheet and Certificate
- Graduation Mark Sheets / Transcript
- Graduation Degree Certificate
- Post-Graduation Mark Sheets / Transcript
- Post-Graduation Degree Certificate
- Experience Certificates (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (if employed)
- CGPA to Percentage Conversion Certificate (if applicable)
- Ph.D. Degree Certificate and Mark Sheets (if applicable)
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PH Certificate (if applicable)
- Research Publications (if any)
- Any Other Relevant Documents
- Two Self-attested Copies of all Documents
- Original Documents for Verification
Selection Process
- Walk-in-Interview
- Document Verification
- Assessment of Educational Qualifications
- Evaluation of Research Experience and Technical Skills
- Final Selection by Competent Authority
Important Instructions
- Only candidates possessing the essential qualifications will be considered.
- Candidates must bring all original documents along with self-attested copies.
- Incomplete applications without supporting documents will be rejected.
- All claims made in the application must be supported by documentary evidence.
- Experience will be considered only if supported by valid certificates.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Concealing facts or canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- The Institute reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts.
- The Director/Competent Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.
- The decision of the Competent Authority shall be final and binding.
- Any dispute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of New Delhi Courts only.
- Candidates are advised to regularly visit the Institute website for updates regarding the interview.
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