CSIR National Botanical Research Institute, a Lucknow-based plant sciences laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, is hiring for seven temporary project positions across four roles: Senior-PAT, Project Associate-I, Project Assistant-II and YP-I/Project Associate-I. The openings fall under sponsored research projects spanning areas such as S&T management, molecular biology, phytochemistry and plant genetic resources, and selection is through a walk-in interview.
CSIR NBRI Project Associate, Senior-PAT and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 20 Oct 2026Updated 20 Oct 202610/Project/2026
Total Vacancies
7
Last Date
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Status
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Recruitment status
Walk-in interview on 27 Oct 2026, 11:00 AM
K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow
- Notification20 Oct
- Walk-in27 Oct
About CSIR NBRI Project Associate, Senior-PAT and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- CSIR National Botanical Research Institute
- Advertisement No.
- 10/Project/2026
- Post Name
- Senior-PAT, Project Associate-I (PAT-I) and 2 more
- Job Location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project; total tenure of project staff in CSIR projects should not exceed 06 years
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior-PAT
1
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
1
Project Assistant-II
1
Senior-PAT
1
YP-I/Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
1
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
1
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
1
Total7
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Senior-PAT | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 1 |
| Project Assistant-II | 1 |
| Senior-PAT | 1 |
| YP-I/Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 7 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Senior-PAT2 posts
- Qualification
- Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Environmental Science or Plant Sciences or Life Sciences or Biotechnology and 03 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services; or Doctoral Degree in the above mentioned subjects from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Experience
- 03 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years
- Area
- Area-II: Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Project
- Decoding genome complexity of the highest chromosomes bearing fern Ophioglossum reticulatum L. (FIR020404)
- Desirable
- Experience in Large data analysis/computational biology/Genomics/Bioinformatics techniques
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)3 posts
- Qualification
- Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural/Agricultural/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Environment Science/Plant Sciences/Life Sciences/Biotechnology or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Area
- Area-IV: Plant Genetic Resource and Improvement
- Project
- Genomics assisted dissection of fiber-oil divergence in linseed for trait mapping and marker development (GAP-3553)
- Desirable
- Experience in Molecular markers development and its applications in breeding of field crops; basic knowledge of bioinformatics and data analysis
Project Assistant-II1 post
- Qualification
- B.Sc. or 3 years Diploma in Engineering/Technology.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Area
- Area-I: S & T Management
- Project
- CSIR Jigyasa Project (HCP002601)
Senior-PAT2 posts
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in Botany/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Life Sciences from a recognized University and 03 years' experience in Research and Development in industrial and academic institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services; or Ph.D. in one of the above subjects.
- Experience
- 03 years' experience in Research and Development in industrial and academic institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years
- Area
- Area-II: Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Project
- Decoding genome complexity of the highest chromosomes bearing fern Ophioglossum reticulatum L. (FIR020404)
- Desirable
- Experience in Large data analysis/computational biology/Genomics/Bioinformatics techniques
YP-I/Project Associate-I (PAT-I)1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in Physics/Applied Physics/Chemistry/Materials science/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Botany/Pharmaceutical chemistry/Pharmaceutics/Polymer science/Materials chemistry/Nanoscience & Nanotechnology from a recognized University.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Area
- Area-III: Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Product Development
- Project
- Development of synthetic microbial community-based nano-biofertilizers for sustainable crop production (GAP-3551)
- Desirable
- Experience in fabrication and characterization of nanoparticles, nanospheres, nanoliposomes, nanoexosomes etc. and formulation development
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)3 posts
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/M.Pharma from a recognized University.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Area
- Area-IV: Plant Genetic Resource and Improvement
- Project
- Genomics assisted dissection of fiber-oil divergence in linseed for trait mapping and marker development (GAP-3553)
- Desirable
- Experience in Molecular markers development and its applications in breeding of field crops; basic knowledge of bioinformatics and data analysis
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)3 posts
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in Botany/Plant Science/Genetics/Genetics & Plant Breeding/Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Bioinformatics from a recognized University or M.Sc. (Ag) in Genetics & Plant Breeding/Plant Breeding/Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Agriculture Biotechnology.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Area
- Area-IV: Plant Genetic Resource and Improvement
- Project
- Genomics assisted dissection of fiber-oil divergence in linseed for trait mapping and marker development (GAP-3553)
- Desirable
- Experience in Molecular markers development and its applications in breeding of field crops; basic knowledge of bioinformatics and data analysis
Age Limit
Maximum 40 years for Senior-PAT; maximum 35 years for Project Associate-I, Project Assistant-II and YP-I/Project Associate-I
Age Relaxation
5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women; 3 years for OBC
Selection Process
- 1Screening Test
Multiple-choice objective questions, held only if a large number of candidates turn up, to shortlist candidates for the interview.
- 2Interview
Conducted by the Selection Committee; a panel of recommended candidates is formed on the basis of interview performance and used as and when the requirement arises in the relevant project.
Salary Structure
HRA is admissible as per the sanction in the projects.
Senior-PAT
Pay: Rs. 42,000 + HRA
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Pay: (a) Rs. 31,000 + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE or national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent; (b) Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others
Project Assistant-II
Pay: Rs. 20,000 + HRA; increment of 15% after 03 years of experience in the same project
Senior-PAT
Pay: Rs. 42,000 + HRA
YP-I/Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Pay: Rs. 25,000 + HRA per month
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Pay: Rs. 25,000 + HRA per month
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Pay: (a) Rs. 31,000 + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE or national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent; (b) Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior-PAT | Rs. 42,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | (a) Rs. 31,000 + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE or national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent; (b) Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others |
| Project Assistant-II | Rs. 20,000 + HRA; increment of 15% after 03 years of experience in the same project |
| Senior-PAT | Rs. 42,000 + HRA |
| YP-I/Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 25,000 + HRA per month |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | Rs. 25,000 + HRA per month |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | (a) Rs. 31,000 + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE or national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent; (b) Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form from the CSIR-NBRI website or collect it at the venue on the day of the walk-in interview.
- 2Fill the application form and keep one latest photograph ready.
- 3Carry original documents along with self-attested copies of certificates of all examinations passed starting from matriculation, a certificate indicating date of birth and experience certificates.
- 4Report at K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow one hour before the scheduled time for document verification.
- 5Attend the walk-in interview at 11:00 AM on the date fixed for your area.
Reporting Venue
K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow
Reporting time: 11:00 AM
Report at the venue one hour before the scheduled time for document verification. Candidates must bring one latest photograph, original documents and self-attested copies of certificates of examinations passed from matriculation onwards, a date of birth certificate and experience certificates. Tentative mark sheets and 'result awaited' documents will not be accepted. If a large number of candidates turn up, the interview may continue till late in the evening or the next day, so candidates should plan their travel accordingly.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Latest photograph
•Original documents
•Self-attested copies of certificates of examinations passed starting from matriculation
•Certificate indicating date of birth
•Experience certificate
Important Details
- Candidates with tentative mark sheets or certificates and 'result awaited' status will not be considered.
- Only candidates who strictly fulfil the eligibility criteria and hold the degree or mark sheet in the prescribed subjects should attend the walk-in interview.
- The period of experience in a discipline or area of work is counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualification for that grade.
- Candidates have the option to interact in Hindi or English before the selection committee.
- Senior-PAT (Area-I: S & T Management): Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Environmental Science or Plant Sciences or Life Sciences or Biotechnology and 03 years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
- Or Doctoral Degree in above mention subjects from a recognized University or Equivalent.
- Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (Area-I: S & T Management): Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural/Agricultural/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Environment Science/Plant Sciences/Life Sciences/Biotechnology or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University.
- Project Assistant-II (Area-I: S & T Management): B.Sc. or 3 years Diploma in Engineering/Technology.
- Senior-PAT (Area-II: Molecular Biology and Biotechnology): M.Sc. in Botany/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Life Sciences from a recognized University.
- And 03 years' experience in Research and Development in industrial and academic institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
- Or Ph.D. in one of the above subjects.
- YP-I/Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (Area-III: Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Product Development): M.Sc. in Physics/Applied Physics/Chemistry/Materials science/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Botany/Pharmaceutical chemistry/Pharmaceutics/Polymer science/Materials chemistry/Nanoscience & Nanotechnology from a recognized University.
- Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (Area-III: Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Product Development): M.Sc. in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/M.Pharma from a recognized University.
- Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (Area-IV: Plant Genetic Resource and Improvement): M.Sc. in Botany/Plant Science/Genetics/Genetics & Plant Breeding/Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Bioinformatics from a recognized University.
- Or M.Sc.
- (Ag) in Genetics & Plant Breeding/Plant Breeding/Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Agriculture Biotechnology.
Tenure and Engagement Terms
The appointment is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, subject to satisfactory progress and receipt of funds from CSIR. The total tenure of project staff in CSIR projects should not exceed 06 years. Continuation beyond 6 years is allowed only for contract, consultancy or sponsored projects funded by PSUs, industries, start-ups and individual entrepreneurs of 12 months or less duration, and the cumulative period under one or more projects in the same or different CSIR laboratories shall not exceed 07 years.
Other Conditions
- Candidates must convert CGPA/SGPA/OGPA grades into percentage as per their university or institute formula.
- No TA/DA is admissible.
- The number of positions may vary at the time of selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates awaiting results or holding tentative mark sheets apply?
No. Tentative mark sheets or certificates and 'result awaited' documents will not be considered.
Will travel or accommodation expenses be reimbursed for the walk-in interview?
No. No TA/DA is admissible.
In which language can candidates interact with the selection committee?
Candidates have the option to interact in Hindi or English before the committee.
What happens if a large number of candidates turn up for the interview?
A screening test of multiple-choice objective questions may be held to shortlist candidates, and the interview may continue till late in the evening or the next day.
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