NABI Recruitment 2025: Management Assistant & Various Posts in Mohali, Punjab
The National Agri‑Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), now under the umbrella of BRIC‑NABI (Biomanufacturing & Agri‑food innovation cluster), has announced a fresh recruitment drive for administrative and scientific roles in its Mohali campus.
Here’s what aspiring candidates need to know about this opportunity:
About NABI / BRIC‑NABI
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NABI is India’s dedicated institute for translational research in agri‑food biotechnology, with emphasis on converting laboratory innovations into commercially viable products.
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It is located at Sector‑81, Mohali, Punjab (Knowledge City), operating under the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.
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The “BRIC” addition emphasizes the push towards biomanufacturing, scaling up processes from bench to market.
The Recruitment: Key Details
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Number of Vacancies: 6 posts in total (combining administrative and scientific roles.
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Last Date to Apply: 6th November 2025, by 5:00 PM
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Application Mode: Offline mode (by post / in person) for both administrative and scientific posts.
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Advertisement / Notification Codes: CIAB/S‑1/2025‑Rectt. (for scientific) and CIAB/A‑1/2025‑Rectt. (for administrative)
Posts & Eligibility Criteria
The recruitment covers multiple levels of scientific roles and an administrative post (Management Assistant). Below is a summarized breakdown:
| Post / Role | Qualification & Experience Requirements* | Notes / Additional Criteria |
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| Management Assistant | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University + ~5 years of experience in administration, accounts, establishment duties. | |
| Scientist‑F | Ph.D. in agriculture / biological / chemical sciences / technology + ~10 years of relevant R&D experience in biomass / bio‑processing, etc. | |
| Associate Plant Manager (Scientist‑E, Bioprocess Plant Engineering) | M.Tech / ME + Ph.D. in Chemical / Mechanical / Food / Agricultural / Bioengineering / Biotechnology + ~6 years R&D experience in secondary agriculture or biomass processing. | |
| Scientist‑C | Multiple eligibility paths: • Ph.D. in relevant sciences + 3 years R&D experience • M.E/M.Tech in relevant fields + 6 years R&D experience • B.E/B.Tech in Chemical / Biochemical / Biotechnology + 8 years of experience (Relaxations possible for meritorious candidates) |
* These are summarized from the official notification; candidates must check the full notification for detailed eligibility, age limits, etc.
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Age Limit: Up to 50 years for these posts, subject to relaxations as per rules.
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Pay Scale / Salary: The pay scale across these positions ranges from ₹40,000 to ₹2,20,000 per month depending on post and level.
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Application Fee:
– For Management Assistant: ₹590 (for general) / ₹354 (for SC/ST/OBC/Women/Divyangjan)
– For the other posts (scientific roles): ₹1,180 (general) / ₹590 (reserved categories)
Selection Process
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The selection would be based on written test / interview or as specified in the detailed notification.
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Shortlisted candidates will be called for further rounds.
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Incomplete / defective applications, or those not following the prescribed format, may be rejected. (This is typically mentioned in the notification)
How to Apply
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Download the Official Notification / Application Forms from the institute’s website.
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Fill the Application as per the format, providing all required documents (educational certificates, experience proofs, identity proof, photographs, etc.).
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Send by Post / Submit in Person to the Administrative Officer at BRIC‑NABI, Mohali before the deadline (6 Nov 2025, 5:00 PM).
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Keep copies and proof of submission.
Why This Opportunity Matters
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The NABI / BRIC‑NABI center is at the intersection of agriculture, biotechnology, food sciences, and industry translation. Being part of it offers a chance to work on high-impact research and development in areas like value‑added agri‑food products, sustainable processes, biomass utilization, etc.
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The remuneration and growth prospects are significant, especially for scientific positions.
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For administrative candidates, this is a prestigious institutional role in a national R&D organization.
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