IARI Genetics Project Vacancy – MSc Life Sciences, Biotech Apply Now
Division of Genetics
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
New Delhi-110012
Vacancy Notification
Applications are invited for the engagement of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under an externally funded project mentioned below. The position is unreserved, temporary, and co-terminus with the project.
Enclosed application format along with self-attested scanned copies of the original documents in a single PDF file may be sent to the email address [email protected] on or before 12.01.2025, 05.00 pm. The date of the online/in-person interview will be communicated to the short-listed candidates.
Details | Description |
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Position | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – 1 Post |
Project | ICAR-funded project on “Consortia Research Platform – Biofortification of selected crops for nutritional security (Maize component)” (12-131) |
Emoluments | – ₹31,000 + HRA per month for the 1st and 2nd year – ₹35,000 + HRA per month for the 3rd year |
Age Limit | Maximum: 35 years for men; 40 years for women |
Relaxation | – SC/ST: 5 years – OBC: 3 years – PwD: 10 years – Other eligible categories as per GoI/ICAR rules |
Essential Qualifications | – Master’s degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Biotechnology/Life Sciences or allied subjects with 4 years/5 years of Bachelor’s Degree. – Candidates with a postgraduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years of Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Master’s degree should have: – NET qualifications – 2 years of research experience – Refer to OM No. Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated 13th July 2015, OM No. Agril. Edn. 6127DA14-HRD 9th October 2015 of the Council, and OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30th January 2019 for further details. |
Desirable Qualifications | – Research experience in maize breeding – Application of molecular markers |
Terms and Conditions:
- The post is purely temporary and will be filled on a contractual basis for one year or till the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
- The selected candidate shall not claim regular appointment at this Institute, as the post is co-terminus with the project.
- The interview for eligible candidates will be held online, and details will be communicated to eligible candidates by email.
- Reporting time for the online interview will be communicated, and all candidates shall adhere to the instructions.
- Candidates must compulsorily submit:
- A filled-in application form (as per the format annexed)
- Scanned certificates from matriculation onwards
- Date of birth certificate
- NET/equivalent certificate
- Degree certificate (original or provisional)
- A recent photograph enclosed in the scanned application form
- Proof of experience and publications (submitted by email)
- The selected candidate must produce all original documents and medical certificates at the time of joining.
- No TA/DA/any other expenses will be paid for attending the interview.
- Only candidates meeting essential qualifications will be interviewed.
- Concealing facts or canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification or termination of such candidates.
- If the candidate intends to attend the online interview and has any near or distant relatives employed at ICAR/IARI, they must declare the name, designation, nature of duties, and relationship in writing. Failure to declare will disqualify the candidate.
- All candidates must compulsorily submit the scanned declaration duly signed in the annexed format along with other documents in a single PDF file.
- In case of disputes, they will be resolved in the jurisdiction of the New Delhi court only.
Download the application format here
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