ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, an agricultural research institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research based in Hyderabad, has announced recruitment for Senior Research Fellow and Field Assistant posts. A total of 3 vacancies are on offer under the National Mission on High Yielding Seeds, in the plant quarantine field facility component. These are project-based research roles involving laboratory and field work in plant pathology and related areas.
ICAR NBPGR Recruitment 2026 - Senior Research Fellow and Field Assistant Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
15 Oct
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 15 Oct 2026
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed15 Oct
About ICAR NBPGR Senior Research Fellow and Field Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
- Post Name
- Senior Research Fellow and Field Assistant
- Job Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Research Fellow
1
Field Assistant
2
Total3
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow | 1 |
| Field Assistant | 2 |
| Grand Total | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Senior Research Fellow1 post
- Qualification
- Master degree in Science (Plant Pathology/ Entomology/ Nematology/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Molecular Biology/ Plant Genetic Resources/ Life Sciences)
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Desirable
- Experience in plant pathology/entomology/nematology/molecular biology laboratory related works
Field Assistant2 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate in Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry/Life sciences
- Age Limit
- Maximum 50 years
- Desirable
- Experience in plant pathology/microbiology laboratory related works
Age Limit
Senior Research Fellow: maximum 35 years; Field Assistant: maximum 50 years
Age Relaxation
SC/ST/Women: 5 years, Differently Abled: 10 years, OBC (non-creamy layer): 3 years
Selection Process
- 1Screening of Applications
Applications are screened against the eligibility conditions before shortlisting.
- 2Virtual Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for a virtual interview, tentatively in the 4th week of October 2026.
Salary Structure
Senior Research Fellow
Pay: Rs. 37,000 + HRA per month for the 1st and 2nd year; Rs. 42,000 + HRA per month for the 3rd year
Field Assistant
Pay: Rs. 20,000 + HRA per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow | Rs. 37,000 + HRA per month for the 1st and 2nd year; Rs. 42,000 + HRA per month for the 3rd year |
| Field Assistant | Rs. 20,000 + HRA per month |
How to Apply
- 1Read the official notification carefully before applying
- 2Prepare an application with complete bio-data covering personal details, educational qualifications and experience
- 3Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof and a recent passport-size photograph
- 4Mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email
- 5Send the complete application to the official email address given in the notification
- 6Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Educational certificates
•Experience certificates
•ID proof
•Recent passport-size photograph
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