Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - National Botanical Research Institute
Contractual / Regular

CSIR-NBRI Project Associate & Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 7 Posts

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Sep. 8, 2026
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)Project Associate-II (PAT-II)Project Assistant-II

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Vacancies
7
Pay Scale
₹ 20,000 - ₹ 35,000/- per month + HRA
Age Limit
Up to 35 Years (relaxable by 5 yrs for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 3 yrs for OBC)
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh48Lucknow5

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 28, 2026

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Starts

Aug 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 18, 2026

Application Window28 Aug – 18 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date18 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Educational requirements by position under CSIR Aroma Mission 4.0 (MMP-025304):

  • Project Associate-I (4 Posts): M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agronomy / Horticulture / Soil Science / Agricultural Chemistry or M.Sc. in Botany / Chemistry / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Bioinformatics / Nanotechnology.
  • Project Associate-II (2 Posts): M.Sc. (Ag.) or M.Sc. in relevant disciplines plus minimum 2 years of research experience in R&D institutions.
  • Project Assistant-II (1 Post): B.Sc. in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry or B.Sc. in Biological Sciences (ZBC).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 35 years as on the date of walk-in interview (18.09.2026). Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates, and 3 years for OBC candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Verification on Walk-in Day (18.09.2026 at 10:00 AM)

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Walk-in Personal Interview / Screening Test

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Selection is conducted through a walk-in interview before the Selection Committee:

  1. Reporting & Verification: Candidates report on 18th September 2026 at 10:00 AM at K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow with completed application form and original testimonials.
  2. Interview / Screening: Personal interview evaluates research aptitude, phytochemical/botanical knowledge, and lab skills. If candidate turnout is high, an objective screening test will be administered to shortlist applicants for interview.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
M.Sc. / B.Sc. Academic Performance & Subject Relevance
Research Experience in Agronomy / Phytochemistry / Analytical Instrumentation
National Examination Qualification (CSIR-UGC NET / ICAR NET / GATE)
Walk-In Interview Defense & Domain Knowledge

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) in Lucknow is an apex plant sciences research laboratory under CSIR. Project staff work under the high-impact CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0 (MMP-025304) focused on cultivation, distillation, and phytochemical processing of aromatic and medicinal crops (Mentha, Lemongrass, Vetiver, Ocimum, Damask Rose). Daily duties blend laboratory analysis (GC-MS, HPLC, spectrophotometry, soil-water testing) with field extension trials, farmer demonstration programs, and quality testing of essential oils. Dynamic research setting with 5-day week working hours (09:00 AM to 05:30 PM).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Temporary contractual engagement co-terminus with Aroma Mission 4.0 (subject to annual performance review; cumulative project tenure in CSIR capped at 6 years). Stationed at CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Experience gained in CSIR Aroma Mission qualifies candidates for AcSIR Ph.D. registrations, provides co-authorship in high-impact SCI research papers, and confers strong preference for regular Scientist and Technical Officer selections in CSIR, ICAR, and central research institutes.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Walk-in Interview on 18-09-2026: Candidates must appear in person on 18th September 2026 at K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow. Reporting time is 10:00 AM for document verification.
  • Original Documents Compulsory: Must carry original marksheets, degree certificates (starting from 10th), DOB certificate, and experience proof; 'result awaited' or provisional applicants are strictly ineligible.
  • Stipend Differentiation: Project Associates with CSIR-UGC/ICAR NET or GATE receive enhanced stipend (₹31,000/₹35,000 + HRA); non-NET candidates receive standard stipend (₹25,000/₹28,000 + HRA).
  • Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as on interview date (relaxations: 5 yrs for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 3 yrs for OBC).
  • No TA/DA Admissible: Candidates must attend the interview at their own expense.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Project Associate-I (Aroma Mission 4.0 MMP-025304)4
  • Project Associate-II (Aroma Mission 4.0 MMP-025304)2
  • Project Assistant-II (Aroma Mission 4.0 MMP-025304)1
Total Vacancies7

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated stipend: ₹ 20,000/- to ₹ 35,000/- per month plus admissible HRA. Purely temporary positions under CSIR Aroma Mission Phase 4.0, co-terminus with the project duration.

Monthly consolidated stipend: Project Assistant ₹20,000/- + HRA; Project Associate-I ₹25,000/- (non-NET) or ₹31,000/- (NET/GATE) + HRA; Project Associate-II ₹28,000/- (non-NET) or ₹35,000/- (NET/GATE) + HRA.

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The walk-in interview will take place on 18th September 2026 at 11:00 AM (reporting by 10:00 AM) at K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow – 226001.

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