The BRIC–National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (NABI), Mohali, under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has released a recruitment notification for multiple temporary research positions. Eligible candidates can attend the Walk-in Interview on 25 June 2026 for Research Associate, Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Project Associate, Project Assistant, Senior Research Fellow, and Field/Lab Worker posts.
Organization Details
- Organization: BRIC–National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (NABI)
- Location: Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab
- Advertisement No.: NABI/Admin/5(09)/2026-27/Academic-4
- Interview Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Interview Date: 25 June 2026
- Reporting Time: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | 02 |
| Project Associate | 02 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 |
| Project Assistant | 02 |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 01 |
| Field/Lab Worker | 01 |
Major Positions & Qualifications
1. Research Associate (RA-I)
Project: Biomass Leachate Production for Agricultural Development
Qualification:
- PhD in Chemical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology or related field.
- At least one SCI-indexed publication.
Salary:
- ₹58,000 + HRA per month
Age Limit:
- 35 Years

2. Research Associate-III (RA-III)
Project: Wheat Fructan Gene Functional Evaluation
Qualification:
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genomics, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Life Sciences
OR - M.Tech/M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, Computer Science with 3 years experience and SCI publication.
Salary:
- ₹67,000 + HRA per month
Age Limit:
- 40 Years
3. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project: Lignin Valorization via Biomaterial Development
Qualification:
- M.Sc./M.Pharm./M.Tech in relevant disciplines
- NET/GATE qualified candidates preferred.
Salary:
- ₹37,000 + HRA per month
Age Limit:
- 28 Years
4. Project Associate-I
Project: Engineering Methanol-Free Pichia pastoris System
Qualification:
- Master’s in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences
- NET/GATE or equivalent national-level examination qualified.
Salary:
- ₹37,000 + HRA per month
Age Limit:
- 35 Years
5. Project Assistant
Project: Banana Biofortification Project
Qualification:
- B.Sc. or equivalent degree/diploma with minimum 55% marks.
Salary:
- Approximately ₹27,000 + HRA per month
Age Limit:
- 35 Years
6. Field/Lab Worker
Qualification:
- B.Sc. or equivalent degree/diploma with minimum 55% marks.
- Experience in field and laboratory work preferred.
Salary:
- Approximately ₹26,500 per month
Age Limit:
- 50 Years
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview. Candidates must bring:
- Duly filled application form
- Original educational certificates
- Experience certificates
- Publications (if applicable)
- One set of self-attested photocopies of documents
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Interview | 25 June 2026 |
| Registration Time | 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
Key Highlights
✅ Government-funded biotechnology research institute
✅ Salary up to ₹67,000 + HRA/month
✅ Opportunities in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Agriculture, Chemistry and Life Sciences
✅ Fresh PhD scholars and NET/GATE qualified candidates can apply for several posts
✅ Walk-in recruitment process with no application fee mentioned


