ICAR NIPB Recruitment 2026: ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (ICAR-NIPB), New Delhi, is inviting applications from eligible Indian nationals for one Young Professional-II (YP-II) position under a project. The position is purely temporary and contractual. Interested candidates can appear for the Walk-in Interview on October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Candidates who want to attend the interview online must submit their application and required documents by October 12, 2026.
ICAR NIPB Recruitment 2026: Job Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Institute | ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology |
| Post | Young Professional-II (YP-II) |
| Vacancy | 1 Post |
| Advertisement No. | 2001-2141/YP-II/305419 |
| Job Type | Temporary & Contractual |
| Project | Deployment of genetic and chemical options for management of major biotic stresses in Indian Mustard |
| Funding Agency | Indian Council of Agricultural Research |
| Salary | ₹42,000 per month (Consolidated) |
| Duration | From date of appointment to 28.02.2027 or termination of project, whichever is earlier |
| Interview Mode | Walk-in / Online |
| Interview Date | 14.10.2026 |
| Interview Time | __________________ |
| Reporting Time | 9:30 AM |
ICAR-NIPB YP-II Job Description
The selected candidate will be engaged under the project titled “Deployment of genetic and chemical options for the management of major biotic (Orobanche and Alternaria) stresses in Indian Mustard.”
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) funds the project. The engagement will continue until 28 February 2027 or until the project is terminated, whichever is earlier.
ICAR NIPB Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should have the following qualifications:
- Postgraduate degree in relevant subjects, OR
- Graduate degree holders in relevant Agricultural Sciences/Plant Pathology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences, according to need.
Desirable Qualification
Experience in any of the following areas will be desirable:
- Pathogen handling
- Execution of field trials
- Plant tissue culture
- Molecular biology
- Bioinformatics tools and techniques
- Next Generation Sequencing
Age Limit
The age limit mentioned in the advertisement is:
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Lower Age Limit | 21 Years |
| Upper Age Limit | 45 Years |
The age will be considered as on the date of interview.
ICAR NIPB Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Online Interview Application | 12.10.2026 |
| Interview Date | 14.10.2026 |
| Interview Time | 11:00 AM |
| Reporting Time | 9:30 AM |
Walk-in & Online Interview Process
For Walk-in Interview:
- Bring 2 copies of the application form.
- Bring 2 self-attested copies of educational qualifications, experience, publications, and other relevant documents.
- Carry all original documents for verification.
- Report at 9:30 AM on October 14, 2026.
For Online Interview:
- Send the ICAR NIPB Recruitment 2026 application along with Biodata and publication (soft copy only) by 12.10.2026.
- Club the application and documents into one PDF.
- Send it to asheeh.pathology@gmail.com and megha.megha144@gmail.com.
- Mention the Advertisement Number in the email subject.
- The interview link will be sent only to eligible candidates.
Documents Required
Candidates should carry:
- ICAR NIPB Recruitment 2026 Application form
- Complete CV
- Class 10 and 12 marksheets/certificates
- Graduation marksheet/transcript and degree certificate
- Post-Graduation marksheet/transcript and degree certificate
- Experience certificate, if applicable
- NOC, if currently employed
- CGPA conversion factor, wherever applicable
- PhD documents, if applicable
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PH certificate, as applicable
- Publication copy, if any
- Other relevant documents
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Important Conditions
- The position is purely temporary and contractual.
- It is initially offered for one year or the project duration, whichever is earlier.
- The position may be terminated with one month’s notice.
- The selected candidate will have no right to claim employment or engagement in ICAR after the contract period.
- No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview.
- Incomplete applications or applications without required documents will be rejected.
- Only candidates having the essential qualifications will be considered.
Candidates are advised to keep checking the Institute website on a regular basis for any kind of further information regarding the interview.
