Latest Agriculture Jobs at ICAR-NBPGR – Government Jobs for MSc Agriculture Candidates – Apply Now
ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) Regional Station, Akola, is inviting applications for Young Professional positions under exciting research projects on millets and legume crops. These Government Jobs for MSc Agriculture offer a chance to gain cutting-edge research experience, excellent mentorship, and a consolidated monthly salary for motivated candidates with a background in agriculture and allied sciences. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with a prestigious institution and advance agricultural innovation in India.
About the NBPGR
ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Regional Station Akola, is a premier research hub advancing plant genetic resource management in India under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The institute specializes in agricultural biodiversity, genetic resource conservation, and innovation in crop improvement. Located on the Dr. PDKV Campus in Maharashtra, NBPGR Akola conducts cutting-edge research, supporting national and global food security.
Job Details:
| Post | Number | Salary | Essential Qualifications & Desirable Experience | Project Title & Code(s) | End Date |
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| Young Professional I | 01 | Rs. 30,000 | Graduated in Agriculture/Horticulture from a recognized university.
Desirable: 2+ years’ field research, crop data documentation |
DUS Test Guidelines for Legumes
PI: Dr. Tripathi, NBPGR, Code: 172502 |
30.09.2027 |
| Post | Number | Salary | Essential Qualification | Project Title & Details | Project End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Professional
II |
01 | Rs. 42,000 | Master’s in Agriculture (min. 60%) with specialization in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Plant Physiology, or Agronomy
Desirable: Experience in crop phenotyping and scientific data analysis. |
Global Centre of Excellence on Millets – Shree Anna Genetic Resources Management (PI: Dr. Sushil Pandey, ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi)
Scheme Code: 40524 Project Code: 1015390 |
31.03.2026 |
Eligibility & Preferences
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Young Professional-II: Experience in field crop phenotyping and statistical data analysis is desirable.
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Young Professional-I: Preference given to those with 2+ years’ field research experience, agricultural crop data documentation, and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Age limit as of 10.10.2025: 21–45 years; relaxations for women (5 years), SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD (10 years), and other categories as per GoI/ICAR rules.
Conditions & Application Process
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Email a single PDF application and all supporting documents.
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Clearly state the post(s) applied for in the application form.
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Only Indian citizens are eligible.
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Appointments are purely temporary and co-terminous with projects; no claim for regularization or absorption.
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Selected candidates may be terminated before project completion and have to declare any close relatives working at ICAR-NBPGR.
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No TA/DA or accommodation for the interview.
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Project-linked appointment periods: till 31.03.2026 or 30.09.2027 respectively, with yearly extension for longer projects, subject to performance.
Application Materials Required
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Proof of date of birth, category, all academic certificates (from 10th onwards), experience, and publications (if any).
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Filled out and signed the application form with a recent self-attested photograph.
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Declaration of absence/presence of relatives at ICAR-NBPGR (Annexure-I).
