Vacancy for Project Associate Staff at National Botanical Research Institute

The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) – is amongst one of the constituent research institutes of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. Originally set up as the National Botanic Gardens (NBG) by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.), it was taken over by the CSIR in 1953. Though, initially engaged in research in the classical botanical disciplines, the NBG went on laying an increasing emphasis, in keeping with the national needs and priorities in the field of plant sciences, on its applied and developmental research activities. A time came when it was felt that the name NBG no longer projected the correct nature and extent of its aims and objectives, functions and R & D activities.

CSIR - National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow is a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). CSIR-NBRI undertakes basic and applied research in important areas of plant sciences. Eligible & interested candidates are invited for interview for the purely temporary positions in the following areas under the sponsored projects tenable at CSIR-NBRI.

Area – I : Botanical Garden, Plant Conservation & Agrotechnologies :

Project Associate-I (01 post)
Essential Qualification : B.Tech. in / Bioinformatics / Biotechnology / Bio Chemical Engineering
Desirable Qualification : Preference will be given to M.Tech. candidates.
Age : 35 years
Stipend : (i) 31,000/- p.m. + HRA to scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/-+HRA for others who do not fall under above (i)
Project Name : CSIR Floriculture Mission Phase-II (HCP-0037)
Project Associate-I (01 post)
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Bioinformatics / Genetics
Age : 35 years
Stipend : (i) 31,000/- p.m. + HRA to scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/-+HRA for others who do not fall under above (i)
Project Name : CSIR Floriculture Mission Phase-II (HCP-0037)
Project Associate-II (01 post)
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany / Plant Science / Biotechnology / Genetics & Plant Breeding / Biochemistry or M.Sc. (Ag.) in Horticulture / Floriculture / Plant Breeding alongwith 02 years R&D experience in the relevant area.
Desirable Qualification : Working experience in Plant Breeding, morphological & molecular characterization of germplasm resources, improvement of ornamentals, cytogenetics, Biostatistics.
Age : 35 years
Stipend : (i) 35,000/- p.m. + HRA to scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 28,000/-+HRA for others who do not fall under above (i)
Project Name : CSIR Floriculture Mission Phase-II (HCP-0037)
Senior Project Associate (01 post)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. in Agriculture / Botany / Plant Science / Biotechnology
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Tissue Culture
Age : 40 years
Stipend : Rs.42000/- + HRA
Project Name : CSIR Floriculture Mission Phase-II (HCP-0037)
Project Associate-I (01 post)
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany / Plant Sciences / Life Sciences
Desirable Qualification : Experience in field work, extension activities, good communication and computer skills
Age : 35 years
Stipend : Rs.25000/- + HRA*
Project Name : Integrated Aromatic Flori Village for Livelihood Enhancement (CLP9001)
* As per funding agency sanction

Terms & Conditions
HRA will be admissible as per sanction of the projects.
a) The Application form will be provided at the venue on the date. However, candidates may download the application form in advance from the website nbri.res.in. At the time of interview candidates should bring one latest photograph, original documents along with self- attested copy of certificates of examinations passed (starting from matriculation), certificate indicating date of birth and experience certificate, etc. Tentative mark sheets/certificates and 'result awaited' will not be considered. All eligible candidates are requested to be present at the venue on the said date one hour before the scheduled time for necessary documents verification etc.
b) Mode of Selection: Through Interview. However, if large number of candidates turn up, a Screening test comprising of multiple-choice objective questions may be held for short listing the candidates for interview. The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Committee and, based on the performance in the interview; a panel of recommended candidates will be formed. The panel shall be utilized as and when the requirement arises in the projects in the relevant field/area. Candidates have the option to interact in Hindi/English before the committee. In case of turning up of large no. of candidates, interview may continue for next day.
c) The engagement of the selected candidates in other CSIR/externally funded project will be co-terminus with the project subject to his/her satisfactory progress, receipt of the funds from CSIR and other extant rules/ conditions/instructions issued by CSIR/GoI/Other Authorities from time to time. However, the total tenure of the project staff in projects in CSIR should not exceed 05 years.
d) In case of Universities/Institutes awarding CGPA/SGPA/OGPA Grades etc., candidates are requested to convert the same into percentage based on the formula as per their University/Institute.
e) The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications prescribed for that grade.
f) In case of large number of candidates turn up for the interview, there is a possibility that interviews may continue till late in the evening or the next day also. Therefore, candidates are requested to make their travel plans accordingly.
g) Number of position(s) may vary at the time of selection.
h) Director, CSIR-NBRI reserves the right to cancel/modify the vacancy/recruitment/ selection process, if the need arises, without issuing any further notice or assigning any reason thereof.
i) Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence political or otherwise will be treated as disqualification for the post.
j) In case, it is detected at any point of time in future, even after engagement, that the candidate was not eligible, engagement of the candidate shall be liable to termination forthwith as per this clause.
k) To avoid any inconvenience, only those candidates who strictly fulfill the eligibility criteria and possess the degree/mark sheet in the aforesaid subjects should turn up for walk in interview.

- NO INTERIM QUERIES WILL BE ENTERTAINED.
- NO TA/DA WILL BE ADMISSIBLE.