BRIC-NABI Project Faculty Recruitment 2026 – JRF, SRF & Field Assistant
BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026 for Field Assistant, JRF and SRF posts in agriculture, biotechnology, plant breeding and biosensor research. Check qualifications, salary and application dates.
Posted Date: 23-08-2026
Organization: BRIC-NABI
About BRIC-NABI
BRIC-NABI is an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The institute focuses on transforming India’s agri-food sector through knowledge generation and translational research, with particular emphasis on biofortification, designer crops, nutrition, sustainable food solutions and functional foods.
Vacancy Details
1. Field Assistant – Scented Rice Project
Project: “Genomics assisted improvement of scented rice from Assam (Joha) and Manipur for yield enhancement under stress and improved nutrition” (GAP-61)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Ashwani Pareek
Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Joy K. Roy
Post: Field Assistant (FA)
Vacancy: 01
Duration: Up to 11 June 2029 or availability of project funds
Qualification
Candidates should possess:
- B.Sc.; or
- Three-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology
Experience in field and laboratory work will be desirable.
Responsibilities
The selected Field Assistant will undertake extensive field and laboratory activities, including data scoring, extraction and other project-related research work.
Emoluments: Rs. 20,000 per month + 18% HRA.
The position requires a walk-in interview only. Online interview requests will not be entertained.
2. Junior Research Fellow – Wheat Research Project
Project: “Dissecting wheat tissue-type specific iron homeostatic transcriptional responses mediated by basic helix loop helix protein” (GAP-86)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ajay Kumar Pandey
Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Vacancy: 01
Initial Duration: One year
Qualification
Candidates should possess an M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Botany or a related area along with CSIR-NET/GATE/LS or another applicable qualification for JRF appointment as prescribed under the relevant DST guidelines.
Emoluments: Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA.
The position permits a walk-in/online interview as specified in the recruitment notification.
3. Senior Research Fellow – Colored Cereals Project
Project: Development and Characterization of Colored Cereals (ICAR-CRP Biofortification) – GAP-73
Principal Investigator: Dr. Monika Garg
Post: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Vacancy: 01
Duration: Co-terminus with the project
Qualification
Candidates should possess a Postgraduate Degree in Basic Science or a Graduate/Postgraduate Degree in a professional course selected through the prescribed national-level selection process.
Eligible national-level examinations/selection routes include:
- CSIR-UGC-NET
- GATE
- GPAT
- National-level examinations conducted by government departments and agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IITs, IISc and IISERs
Candidates should also have a minimum of two years of research experience as a Junior Research Fellow.
Desirable Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in:
- Plant genetics
- Plant breeding
- Plant biochemistry
- Cereal crop improvement
- Molecular characterization of crop germplasm
- Biochemical characterization of crop germplasm
Emoluments: Rs. 42,000 per month + HRA as per project norms.
This position is for a walk-in interview only.
4. Junior Research Fellow – Biosensor Development Project
Project: “Aptamer-Assisted Microcapillary based Sensor for On-board Detection of Stress Markers under Microgravity”
Principal Investigator: Dr. Nitin Kumar Singhal
Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Vacancy: 01
Duration: One year, extendable annually subject to satisfactory progress, institutional requirements and availability of funds.
Qualification
Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute in one of the following or related fields:
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Nanotechnology
- Microbiology
- Food Technology
- M.Pharm / M.S. Pharm
- M.E./M.Tech. Biotechnology
- M.E./M.Tech. Nanotechnology
Candidates should also have qualified NET, GATE or another relevant/equivalent national-level examination for JRF.
Work Area
The selected candidate will work primarily in:
- Biosensor development
- Aptamer selection
Experience in aptamer selection and basic knowledge of confocal microscopy and fluorescence microscopy will be desirable.
Emoluments: Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA.
The position is for a walk-in interview only.
Application Process
The recruitment uses online and walk-in modes, depending on the individual project position.
For positions where online applications are permitted, candidates must submit their application by 27 August 2026, 5:00 PM. Candidates applying online should send a combined PDF containing the application and supporting documents in the prescribed sequence to the concerned Principal Investigator’s email address.
Candidates must carefully check the interview mode specified for the particular position before applying.
For offline/walk-in or hybrid positions, candidates must appear at the institute with the duly completed application form.
Walk-In Registration
Date: 31 August 2026
Registration Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Venue: BRIC-NABI, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab – 140306
Organization Address
BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI)
Knowledge City, Sector-81
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
Punjab – 140306, India.