NRCB Recruitment 2026: 20 Vacancies for Graduate Apprentice (Life Science) and other posts, Apply by 17 Sep
The last date for this recruitment has passed. Check the official website for any extension or new notice.
ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) has announced 20 vacancies for Graduate Apprentice (Life Science) and other posts. The application window runs from 27 August 2026 to 17 September 2026.
We have kept the details short and in tables. Read the official notification before you apply, because only that document counts.
NRCB – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Biotechnology) | 2 | ₹12,300 | Tamil Nadu |
| Graduate Apprentice (Botany) | 2 | ₹12,300 | Tamil Nadu |
| Graduate Apprentice (Life Science) | 6 | ₹12,300 | Tamil Nadu |
| Graduate Apprentice (Agriculture, Horticulture) | 4 | ₹12,300 | Tamil Nadu |
| Graduate Apprentice (Biochemistry) | 1 | ₹12,300 | Tamil Nadu |
| Graduate Apprentice (Chemistry) | 1 | ₹12,300 | Tamil Nadu |
| Graduate Apprentice (Computer Science) | 2 | ₹12,300 | Tamil Nadu |
| Technician Apprentice (Agriculture, Horticulture) | 2 | ₹10,900 | Tamil Nadu |
| Total Vacancies: | 20 |
NRCB Recruitment – Eligibility
Check your qualification against the post you want. The minimum education and any experience needed for each post are below.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Biotechnology) | B.Sc. in Biotechnology (Regular, Full-time) from a statutory or deemed university, UGC approved; passed in 2022-2026 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Botany) | B.Sc. in Botany (Regular, Full-time) from a statutory or deemed university, UGC approved; passed in 2022-2026 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Life Science) | B.Sc. in Life Science (Regular, Full-time) from a statutory or deemed university, UGC approved; passed in 2022-2026 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Agriculture, Horticulture) | B.Sc. in Agriculture OR Horticulture (Regular, Full-time) from a statutory or deemed university, UGC approved; passed in 2022-2026 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Biochemistry) | B.Sc. in Biochemistry (Regular, Full-time) from a statutory or deemed university, UGC approved; passed in 2022-2026 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Chemistry) | B.Sc. in Chemistry (Regular, Full-time) from a statutory or deemed university, UGC approved; passed in 2022-2026 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Computer Science) | BCA OR B.Sc. in Computer Science (Regular, Full-time) from a statutory or deemed university, UGC approved; passed in 2022-2026 |
| Technician Apprentice (Agriculture, Horticulture) | Diploma in Agriculture OR Horticulture (Regular, Full-time) from a statutory or deemed university, UGC approved; passed in 2022-2026 |
The age limit for each post is below. Check the cut-off date and the relaxation for your category in the official notice.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Biotechnology) | See the notification |
| Graduate Apprentice (Botany) | See the notification |
| Graduate Apprentice (Life Science) | See the notification |
| Graduate Apprentice (Agriculture, Horticulture) | See the notification |
| Graduate Apprentice (Biochemistry) | See the notification |
| Graduate Apprentice (Chemistry) | See the notification |
| Graduate Apprentice (Computer Science) | See the notification |
| Technician Apprentice (Agriculture, Horticulture) | See the notification |
The notification gives the fee, if any, and how to pay it. Some posts have no fee at all.
NRCB will select candidates by merit based on aggregate examination marks, certificate verification, category-wise final rank list. Keep your original documents ready for verification.
How to Apply for NRCB Recruitment
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Online |
Open the official website or the apply link below, register, fill in the form, upload your photo, signature and documents, pay the fee if it applies, and submit before 17 September 2026. Save a copy of the confirmation page.
Important Links
| Official notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official website | Click Here |
We write these details from the official notice. Mistakes can happen and dates can change, so check the official notification before you apply or pay any fee. This is not a government website.