Senior Research Fellow | ICAR-IIMR Recruitment | Apply Now for Genetics Career
Looking to build a strong Career in Genetics and agricultural research? ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research has announced an exciting Senior Research Fellow opportunity under the CRP Biofortification project. This latest ICAR Recruitment drive is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Agricultural Botany, Plant Sciences, and related life science disciplines who are passionate about crop improvement and research innovation.
About the Institute
Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), Hyderabad, is a premier agricultural research institute focused on millet research, crop improvement, biofortification, and sustainable agriculture. The institute works extensively on sorghum and millet breeding programs to support food security and nutritional enhancement initiatives in India. Applications are invited for a temporary contractual position of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under the CRP Biofortification project.
- Position Title: SRF (Plant Breeding)
- No. of Posts: One post
- Project Title: CRP-Biofortification
- Emoluments: Rs.37,000/- +HRA
- Duration of Appointment: Till Sept. 2026: further extendable if project continues
Essential Qualifications
M.Sc (Ag). in Genetics & Plant Breeding/Genetics & Cytogenetics/Agrl. Botany OR M.Sc. in Botany / Genetics / Plant Sciences With 1st Division or 60% marks or equivalent OGPA.
Candidates having PG degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelor’s degree and 2 years Master’s degree should have NET qualification (Candidates may ensure their eligibility as per ICAR memorandum F. No. Ag.Edn. 6/27/2014-HRD dated 30th July 2019 before applying).
Desirable Qualifications
Research experience with sorghum/millets crop; design, layout and handling of field experiments, emasculation and crossing techniques, field evaluation, data recording and analysis using statistical software. Experience in biochemical nutrient analysis and handling of sophisticated high-end lab equipment like AAS, XRF, ICP-MS, etc.
How to Apply?
The eligible candidates are requested to send their duly filled-in bio-data in the enclosed APPLICATION FORMAT ‘Annexure-1’ and ‘Annexure – II’, along with self-attested scanned copies as a single file (PDF/JPEG) of the relevant documents by e-mail to [email protected] & [email protected].
Last Date to Apply: 26th May 2026
Terms & Conditions
- Incomplete applications and/or without proper certificates will be summarily rejected. Short-listed candidates will be intimated via email and called for interview.
- The above posts are purely temporary and on contractual basis till expiry of the project.
- The age limit of above position is up to 35 years for men and 40 years for women. The relaxation in upper age limit is permissible in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per rules.
- Interview date & time to the eligible candidates will be intimated at a later date.
- At the time of interview, a set of attested copies of requisite mark-sheet, certificates and supporting documents should be presented along with application form.
- Candidates have to produce all the original certificates at the time of interview for verifications.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- The decision of the Director, IIMR is final and binding in all respects.
- The selected candidates shall not claim for regular appointment/absorption in IIMR or funding agency at the end of the project.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to cancellation of candidature.
This Senior Research Fellow opening at ICAR-IIMR Hyderabad is an excellent opportunity for candidates aspiring to establish a successful Career in Genetics and agricultural research. Through this latest ICAR Recruitment, selected candidates will gain hands-on exposure to millet breeding, biofortification research, and advanced laboratory technologies in a prestigious government research institute.
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