CSIR-NBRI Lucknow will hold walk-in interviews on 16 and 17 November 2026 for 35 temporary posts in a cotton research project. A walk-in interview means you turn up on the day with your papers, with no application sent in advance. The jobs run from Research Associate down to Young Professional I, so there is a post for PhD and MSc holders and also for graduates and diploma holders.
Walk-in interview: Research Associate and SRF (Sl. No. 1 and 2)
16.11.2026 at 11:00 AM
Walk-in interview: Young Professional II and I (Sl. No. 3 and 4)
17.11.2026 at 11:00 AM
Reporting time
One hour before the interview time
Venue
K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow
Application form
Given at the venue on interview day, or download in advance from nbri.res.in
Application Fee
Item
Detail
Application Fee
Not mentioned in the notification
Vacancy Details
Sl. No.
Post
Vacancies
Interview Date
1
Research Associate (RA)
8
16.11.2026
2
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
10
16.11.2026
3
Young Professional II
11
17.11.2026
4
Young Professional I
6
17.11.2026
Total
35
All posts sit under the sponsored project “Mission for Cotton Productivity (Kapas Kanti)”, project code GAP-3554, in the area of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. The notice says the number of posts may change at the time of selection.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Research Associate (PhD route)
PhD in Life Sciences, Botany, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Bioinformatics
Research Associate (MSc route)
MSc in the same subjects, plus NET, 3 years of R&D experience and one paper in a SCI or NAAS-rated (4.0 or above) journal
Senior Research Fellow
MSc (Ag.) or MSc in Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or Life Sciences, plus NET and 2 years of R&D experience
Young Professional II
MSc in Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or Life Sciences from a recognised university
Young Professional I
Graduate in Science, Computer, Management or BA with lab experience, or a Diploma in a relevant field, from a recognised university
The date you got the minimum required qualification
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
SC / ST / PwBD / Women
5 years
OBC
3 years
In short: for RA the limit is 40, so an OBC candidate can be up to 43 and an SC, ST, PwBD or woman candidate up to 45. NET is the National Eligibility Test, an exam that shows a candidate is fit for research work. “Preferred experience” is only a bonus, not a must.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth and your category relaxation to see whether you fall inside the 40 year (RA), 35 year (SRF) or 21 to 45 year (Young Professional) limit. The notice does not name an age cut-off date, so confirm it with NBRI before you travel.
This is a temporary project job tied to the cotton project. It ends when the project ends, and the notice says total stay for project staff in CSIR cannot go beyond 6 years.
RA and SRF both need NET, so if you do not have it, look at Young Professional II (MSc only) or Young Professional I (graduates and diploma holders).
Selection is by interview, and if many people come, interviews can run late or into the next day, so plan your travel and stay.
No travel or daily allowance is paid for attending, so count that cost before you come.
Do not come with “result awaited” or tentative mark sheets, because the notice says they will not be considered.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Reporting and document check
Reach one hour before the interview time. Your documents are checked at this time.
2. Screening test (only if needed)
If a large number of candidates come, a multiple-choice test may be held to pick who gets interviewed. It is not guaranteed.
3. Interview
A selection committee interviews you. You can speak Hindi or English.
4. Panel of candidates
A panel is made from interview performance and used as and when projects in this area need staff.
5. Appointment
Lasts as long as the project, if your progress is satisfactory and CSIR funds are received.
In short: this is an interview-led selection. The panel is used when posts need filling, so being on it does not by itself mean a same-day offer.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Research Associate (RA)
Rs 67,000 a month plus HRA for PhD holders; Rs 61,000 plus HRA for Master’s degree holders
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Rs 37,000 plus HRA for the 1st and 2nd year; Rs 42,000 plus HRA for the 3rd year
Young Professional II
Rs 42,000 a month, fixed
Young Professional I
Rs 30,000 a month, fixed
HRA (House Rent Allowance)
Paid as sanctioned in the project
TA / DA
Not payable for attending the interview
In plain terms: pay runs from Rs 30,000 to Rs 67,000 a month depending on the post. RA and SRF get HRA (a rent allowance) on top, while the two Young Professional posts are listed as fixed pay.
How to Apply
Pick the post that matches your degree, experience and age.
Download the application form from the NBRI website if you want to fill it in early. It will also be given at the venue on interview day.
Keep one latest photograph, your original certificates, self-attested copies of certificates from matriculation (10th) onwards, a date of birth proof and your experience certificate ready.
Reach K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow one hour before 11:00 AM: on 16.11.2026 for RA and SRF, or on 17.11.2026 for the Young Professional posts.
Keep your whole day free, since interviews can go late or continue the next day.
Note: only candidates who fully meet the eligibility and hold the degree or mark sheet in the listed subjects should come. If your university gives grades (CGPA), convert them to a percentage using your university formula.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Application form
Given at the venue, or download from nbri.res.in
One latest photograph
Bring one recent photo
Original certificates
Bring originals for checking
Self-attested copies
Of all passed-exam certificates from matriculation (10th) onwards
Date of birth proof
A certificate showing your date of birth
Experience certificate
Needed for posts that ask for experience
Final mark sheets
Tentative mark sheets and “result awaited” are not accepted
Coming with tentative or “result awaited” mark sheets. The notice says these will not be considered.
Turning up without meeting every eligibility point. The notice asks only fully eligible candidates with the right degree to come.
Reaching at 11:00 AM. You are asked to be there one hour earlier for document checks.
Trying to use influence. The notice treats canvassing in any form as a reason to disqualify you.
Counting experience from before your degree. Experience is counted only after you got the minimum qualification.
Planning a same-day return without a buffer, because interviews can continue to the next day.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the CSIR NBRI walk-in interviews? RA and SRF candidates are called on 16.11.2026 and Young Professional candidates on 17.11.2026, both at 11:00 AM.
How many vacancies are there in this CSIR NBRI recruitment? There are 35 posts: 8 Research Associate, 10 Senior Research Fellow, 11 Young Professional II and 6 Young Professional I.
Where is the interview held? It is held at K. N. Kaul Block, CSIR-NBRI, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow.
Is there an online application for this recruitment? No, you go to the interview with the application form, which is given at the venue or can be downloaded from nbri.res.in.
What qualification is needed for Research Associate? You need a PhD in a life science subject, or an MSc with NET, 3 years of research experience and one paper in a SCI or NAAS-rated journal.
What is the age limit? The limit is 40 years for RA, 35 for SRF and 21 to 45 for Young Professional posts, with 5 years extra for SC, ST, PwBD and women and 3 years for OBC.
How much is the pay? Pay is Rs 67,000 or Rs 61,000 for RA, Rs 37,000 to Rs 42,000 for SRF, Rs 42,000 for Young Professional II and Rs 30,000 for Young Professional I, with HRA on RA and SRF.
How are candidates selected? Selection is by interview, and a short multiple-choice screening test may be held first if many candidates come.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
