BRIC-NABI Mohali Walk-in 2026: Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow and Field/Lab Worker Eligibility, Salary and How to Apply
If you have a Ph.D., a Master’s degree or even a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, this one is worth a close look. BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI), an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has advertised 6 temporary project posts at Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab. The posts are Research Associate (3), Senior Research Fellow (2) and Field/Lab Worker (1), with pay from ₹20,000 to ₹58,000 per month plus HRA.
The most important thing is the mode of interview, which is different for each post. Three posts are walk-in only, and three are walk-in or online. The walk-in interview is on 28 October 2026 (registration 9:00 to 10:00 AM). For the online route, your email must reach the project investigator by 23 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Read this article fully, and keep checking GovtJobsAlert.in for more Punjab government jobs.
BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights
BRIC-NABI works on biofortified crops, functional foods and better nutrition. These posts are linked to its research projects and are purely temporary, not regular government jobs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | BRIC-NABI (under Department of Biotechnology) |
| Advertisement No. | NABI/Admin/5(09)/2026-27/Academic-13 |
| Posts | Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow, Field/Lab Worker |
| Total Vacancies | 6 |
| Job Location | Mohali, Punjab (140306) |
| Pay | ₹20,000 to ₹58,000 per month plus HRA |
| Online-Mode Last Date | 23 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Walk-in Interview | 28 October 2026, 9:00 to 10:00 AM registration |
| Application Fee | Not mentioned in the notification |
About the vacancy count: the English heading of the advertisement shows only 5 posts (Research Associate-1 as 2). The Hindi heading and the six position blocks in the body show 6 posts, with Research Associate as 3. This article follows the body: 6 vacancies.
BRIC-NABI Vacancy Details and Interview Mode (Post-Wise)
| Post (Block) | Vacancies | Interview Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate (1A) | 1 | Walk-in only |
| Senior Research Fellow (1B) | 1 | Walk-in only |
| Research Associate-1 (2) | 1 | Walk-in or online |
| Research Associate-I, RA-I (3A) | 1 | Walk-in or online |
| Field/Lab Worker (3B) | 1 | Walk-in only |
| Senior Research Fellow (4) | 1 | Walk-in or online |
For the walk-in only posts, the notification says requests for an online interview will not be entertained. The Field/Lab Worker is called “Field/Lab Assistant” in the headings, but “Field/Lab Worker” in the post block.
What is the Eligibility for BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026?
Each post has its own project and its own principal investigator (PI). Match yourself to the exact block you want, because a Ph.D. holder and a Bachelor’s degree holder are looking at completely different posts here. Do not worry if you are new to the process: the table below lists every requirement in one place.
Educational Qualification
| Post (Block) | Essential Requirement |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (1A) | Ph.D. awarded or thesis submitted. The same list also names selection through CSIR-UGC-NET (including Assistant Professorship), GATE or GPAT, or through a national-level exam by central departments or agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER. The notification does not say whether these are needed in addition to the Ph.D. |
| Senior Research Fellow (1B) | Postgraduate degree in basic science, or graduate/postgraduate degree in a professional course, selected through NET, GATE, GPAT or a national-level exam as listed above, or two years of research experience as JRF |
| Research Associate-1 (2) | Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences or Biotechnology with at least two peer-reviewed international publications in SCI journals |
| Research Associate-I (3A) | Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences or Biotechnology with at least two peer-reviewed international publications in SCI journals |
| Field/Lab Worker (3B) | Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Agricultural Science, Biotechnology or allied subjects, or Diploma in Engineering and Technology in Agricultural Science, Biotechnology or allied subjects |
| Senior Research Fellow (4) | Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Life Sciences or another relevant discipline, plus two years of research experience after the Master’s in molecular biology, genomics, transcriptomics or related areas |
Desirable experience is listed for most posts, such as molecular biology, plant tissue culture, genome editing or omics data analysis. It is not compulsory unless stated as essential. If you are a Post Graduate candidate aiming at a Senior Research Fellow post, note that block 1B and block 4 ask for different things: block 1B accepts a qualifying national-level test or two years as JRF, while block 4 needs two years of research experience after the Master’s. Also note that block 1A accepts a Ph.D. thesis that is only submitted, whereas blocks 2 and 3A ask for a Ph.D. with at least two SCI publications.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age | Relaxation Stated |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate (1A, 2, 3A) | 40 years | SC, ST, OBC and PD and women, as per GOI instructions |
| Senior Research Fellow (1B) | 32 years | SC, ST, OBC and PD, as per GOI instructions |
| Senior Research Fellow (4) | 32 years | 5 years for SC, ST, OBC and PD and women, as per GOI instructions |
| Field/Lab Worker (3B) | 50 years | No relaxation clause stated |
The notification does not give an “age as on” date, so confirm it with the PI before you travel.
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What is the Salary for BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026?
Pay is a fixed monthly amount, as per the DST office memorandums named in the notification.
| Post | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|
| Research Associate / RA-1 / RA-I | ₹58,000 plus HRA |
| Senior Research Fellow (4) | ₹42,000 plus HRA |
| Senior Research Fellow (1B) | ₹42,000, plus HRA only if hostel accommodation is not available at NABI |
| Field/Lab Worker | ₹20,000 plus HRA |
Research Associate posts run for one year; for blocks 2 and 3A, the committee may recommend extension. The Senior Research Fellow posts are for one year. The Field/Lab Worker post starts for one year and may continue until the project ends, subject to funds. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
What is the Selection Process for BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Application check | Ineligible candidates will not be interviewed |
| Interview | Walk-in at Mohali, or online for posts marked walk-in/online (only shortlisted candidates are contacted) |
| Verification | Originals of mark sheets, degree and experience certificates and publications are checked at the walk-in interview |
| Result | Published on the NABI website |
The notification describes an interview as the way of selection. It does not mention a written test. Since the Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow posts are tied to specific projects, the PI’s area of work matters. Read your block’s project and desirable experience, such as exosome work, tomato seed biology, pearl millet, Brassica genomics or rice transcriptomics, and prepare to talk about your own research in those areas.
How to Apply for BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026 (Walk-in or Online)?
There is no online application portal here. Use only the prescribed application form (Hindi and English), available on the NABI career page (link in Essential Links below). CVs sent by email or phone are not accepted. Candidates can list more than one designation, in order of preference, in the same form.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Check the mode written under your post in the table above |
| 2 | Download and fill the prescribed form from the NABI career page |
| 3 | Arrange documents in this order: form, academic documents from 10th onwards, experience letter, caste certificate if any, self-attested Aadhaar and PAN copies |
| 4 | Walk-in: bring the filled form and originals to NABI, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, on 28 October 2026 between 9:00 and 10:00 AM |
| 5 | Online (walk-in/online posts only): email one combined PDF with a request and proper justification for an online interview to the PI of your post by 23 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| 6 | Name the PDF as: Candidate Name – Position – Date of interview |
PI emails: Research Associate (1A) and Senior Research Fellow (1B): vikasrishi@nabi.res.in. Research Associate-1 (2): rupam.bh@nabi.res.in. Research Associate-I (3A): siva.r24@nabi.res.in. Senior Research Fellow (4): rajeev.bahuguna@nabi.res.in. The Field/Lab Worker block lists no email. Keep a few spare photocopies and a pen ready, because the registration window is only one hour long. If you travel from another city, plan to reach Mohali the evening before, as registration runs only until 10:00 AM.
BRIC-NABI Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not mentioned in the notification |
BRIC-NABI Important Conditions to Remember
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Expired documents | Treated as null and void, so do not attach them |
| Changes after submission | No request for change will be considered |
| Eligibility | Ineligible candidates will not be interviewed |
| CVs by email or phone | Not accepted as applications |
| TA/DA | Not paid for the interview |
What are the Important Dates for BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for online-mode applications (posts 2, 3A, 4) | 23 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Walk-in registration (all posts) | 28 October 2026, 9:00 to 10:00 AM |
| Result | On NABI website, date not given |
Essential Links for BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026
- Download BRIC-NABI Advertisement 13 of 2026 PDF
- Official Notification Page for BRIC-NABI Recruitment 2026
- Visit BRIC-NABI Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Dear aspirant, these are temporary fellowships and project posts, but they can be a useful first step into a government research laboratory. The walk-in date is close, so start today: pick your block, fill the form and arrange your original documents. If you opt for online mode, email the PI by 23 October 2026, 5:00 PM; otherwise reach Mohali on 28 October 2026 before 10:00 AM. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more graduate and research job updates.