BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026: 7 Research Associate, Project Associate and Lab Posts, Interview on September 1

• BRIC-NABI Mohali has announced 7 temporary vacancies for Research Associate-I, Project Associate, Field/Lab Assistant and Field/Lab Worker posts.
• Monthly pay ranges up to ₹58,000 plus HRA for Research Associate-I and ₹31,000 plus HRA for other eligible positions.
• Interviews will be held on September 1, 2026; applicable online applications must reach the concerned PI by August 28 at 5:00 PM.

BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI), Mohali has invited applications for seven temporary research positions under Advertisement No. NABI/Admin/5(09)/2026-27/Academic-9. Vacancies are available for Research Associate-I, Project Associate, Field/Lab Assistant and Field/Lab Worker across different research projects.

The BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026 selection process will be conducted through walk-in or online interviews on September 1, 2026, depending on the position. Candidates seeking an online interview for the applicable positions must submit the prescribed application and documents as a combined PDF by 5:00 pm on August 28, 2026. Candidates appearing through walk-in mode must register at the institute between 9:00 am and 10:00 am on September 1.

The recruitment covers candidates with qualifications ranging from bachelor’s degrees and engineering/technology diplomas to master’s degrees and Ph.D. qualifications. Monthly emoluments range from Rs. 20,000 plus HRA for Field/Lab positions to Rs. 58,000 plus HRA for Research Associate-I.

BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026 Notification

BRIC-NABI is an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The seven positions advertised under Academic Advertisement No. 9 of 2026 are temporary/contractual research appointments at the institute in Mohali, Punjab.

BRIC-NABI Vacancy Details 2026

The seven positions are spread across GAP-114, GAP-102, NABI-Core, GAP-113 and another research project.

Project-Wise Vacancy, Qualification and Salary

Research Experience Preferred

The Research Associate-I positions cover several specialized research areas.

For the GAP-114 project, desirable experience includes genomics, GWAS and QTL analysis of crops, NGS data analysis and plant-pathogen interactions.

The NABI-Core RA-I position gives preference to experience in rice genetic transformation, gene-function validation and multi-omics data analysis, along with a strong publication record.

For GAP-113, relevant experience includes plant phenotyping, photosynthesis measurements using LI-COR 6800, greenhouse gas emission estimation and statistical analysis using R.

The Research Associate-I position under Dr. Panneerselvam Krishna Murthy involves areas including genetic and metabolic engineering of yeast, CRISPR/Cas genome engineering, synthetic biology, HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS/MS and bioinformatics.

For the GAP-114 Project Associate position, desirable experience includes large-scale phenotyping, development of genetic populations in plants and plant-pathogen interactions.

Age Limit

The maximum age varies according to the position.

Age relaxation is applicable to SC, ST, OBC, persons with disabilities and women candidates in accordance with Government of India instructions.

Salary

Research Associate-I carries the highest monthly emolument among the advertised positions at Rs. 58,000 plus HRA.

Application Fee

No application fee has been mentioned for the BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026 positions.

Important Dates

Candidates should pay particular attention to the separate deadlines for online applications and walk-in registration.

Selection Process

Selection will be conducted through walk-in or online interview, depending on the position.

Candidates will be assessed based on their educational qualifications, relevant research or work experience and performance during the interview.

Applicants should check the mode specified for their particular position before applying.

Important Links

How to Apply for Walk-in Positions

Candidates applying for the Field/Lab Assistant and Field/Lab Worker positions through walk-in mode should follow the prescribed application procedure.

1. Download the prescribed application form from the BRIC-NABI website.
2. Complete all required fields in the application.
3. Arrange the supporting documents in the prescribed sequence.
4. Attach the application form followed by academic records from Class 10 onwards, experience certificate, category certificate where applicable, and self-attested Aadhaar and PAN copies.
5. Report to BRIC-NABI, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab – 140306 on September 1, 2026.
6. Complete registration between 9:00 am and 10:00 am.
7. Attend the interview with the required original and supporting documents.

How to Apply for Online Positions

Candidates seeking an online interview for the applicable Research Associate-I positions must complete the application process before August 28.

1. Download and fill out the prescribed BRIC-NABI application form.
2. Arrange the application and required supporting documents in the specified sequence.
3. Combine the completed form and all supporting documents into a single PDF.
4. Name the PDF using the format: “Name of the applicant (as per matric certificate)_name of the position_applied”.
5. Send the combined PDF to the concerned Principal Investigator mentioned against the position.
6. Include the request and justification for appearing through online interview mode.
7. Ensure the complete application reaches the concerned PI by 5:00 pm on August 28, 2026.

Sending a CV alone through email or phone will not be treated as a valid application. Candidates must use the prescribed application form.

Documents Required

Applicants should arrange documents in the specified order:

1. Prescribed application form
2. Academic documents from Class 10 onwards
3. Experience letter, where applicable
4. Caste/category certificate, where applicable
5. Self-attested Aadhaar card
6. Self-attested PAN card

Candidates interested in more than one position may indicate their preferences in the same application form.