Technical Assistant, Technician, Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase)

The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, a key laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), is recruiting for multiple technical and administrative positions. This recruitment drive, Advertisement No. 01/2025, seeks dynamic Indian citizens for the roles of Technical Assistant, Technician, and Junior Secretariat Assistant (Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase) on a direct recruitment basis. A total of 30 vacancies are available across these posts. The online application process commences on May 3, 2025, and the last date to submit applications is June 2, 2025. Eligibility Criteria for CSIR NBRI Posts: Technical Assistant: Educational Qualification: Varies by Area/Field (Pharmacognosy, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, Plant Breeding, Agriculture/Horticulture, Electrical Engineering). Generally requires B.Sc. in the relevant subject (Chemistry, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology/Biotechnology, Agriculture, Horticulture) with minimum 60% marks and one year of relevant experience OR one year full-time professional qualification. For Engineering (Electrical): Diploma in Electrical Engineering (min. 3 years full-time or 2 years lateral entry) with minimum 60% marks and 2 years relevant experience. Age Limit: Generally 28 years for Unreserved (UR) and EWS categories. Relaxations apply for reserved categories: OBC (31 years), SC (33 years). PwBD candidates should refer to the age relaxation section. The cut-off date for age calculation is June 2, 2025. Minimum age is 18 years. Technician: Educational Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks AND ITI certificate or National/State trade certificate in the relevant trade (e.g., Tractor Mechanic, Lab Assistant, Gardener, COPA, Electrician, Fitter, Plumber, Housekeeping). OR SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full-time experience as an apprentice trainee in the relevant trade. OR SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in the relevant trade in a Government/PSU/Autonomous Body. Age Limit: Generally 28 years for Unreserved (UR) and EWS categories. Relaxations apply for reserved categories: OBC (31 years), SC (33 years). PwBD candidates should refer to the age relaxation section. Cut-off date: June 2, 2025. Minimum age is 18 years. Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) (Finance & Accounts / Stores & Purchase): Educational Qualification: 10+2/XII or its equivalent. Proficiency in computer type speed (English @ 35 wpm OR Hindi @ 30 wpm) and in using computer as per DOPT norms. Age Limit: For JSA (F&A): 31 years for OBC (NCL). For JSA (S&P): 28 years for Unreserved (UR), 33 years for SC. Relaxations apply as per government rules. Cut-off date: June 2, 2025. Minimum age is 18 years.

The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, is a key laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), focused on plant science research.