ICAR National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources has released the official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for Young Professional II and Project Assistant posts under a project funded by Kirkhouse Trust. A total of 03 vacancies are available under this recruitment.
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications can submit their applications through email before the last date. Required qualification, age limit, salary and other post details are given below —
Overview of ICAR NBPGR Recruitment 2026
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, vacancy details and eligibility criteria.
| Organisation | ICAR National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) |
| Post Name | Young Professional II and Project Assistant |
| No. of Posts | 03 |
| Project Name | Evaluation of Stress Tolerant Orphan Legume for Dryland Farming System Across Sub Saharan Africa and India (STOL Phase II) |
| Type | Project Based Contractual |
| Application Mode | |
| Selection Process | Screening and Virtual Walk in Interview |
| Job Location | New Delhi, Hyderabad and Cuttack |
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates
| Last Date of Application | 06 April 2026 |
Vacancy Details of ICAR NBPGR Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Location | No. of Posts | Salary |
| Young Professional II | ICAR NBPGR New Delhi | 01 | 42000 per month |
| Project Assistant | Hyderabad and Cuttack | 02 | 18000 plus HRA |
Eligibility Criteria of ICAR NBPGR Vacancies
1) Qualification for Young Professional II: Candidate must have Master’s degree in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Genetics and Plant Breeding or Plant Genetic Resources.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in pulses phenotyping and crossing is desirable. Knowledge of computer applications and statistical analysis of data will be preferred.
Age Limit: Maximum age limit is 45 years.
2) Educational Qualification for Project Assistant: Candidate must have Graduate Degree in any discipline.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in field data recording and crossing in pulse crops and knowledge of computer applications will be preferred.
Age Limit: Maximum age limit is 45 years.
ICAR NBPGR Official Notification & Apply Link
Official Website: www.nbpgr.org.in
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Email Address for Application: stol.nbpgr@gmail.com
Candidates must prepare their application in a single PDF file containing bio data, scanned copies of certificates and passport size photograph. The completed application should be sent through email before the last date.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email or phone for virtual walk in interview. Original documents will be verified on the interview date.