Research Position for Junior Research Fellow at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
We are excited to announce a vacancy for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under the DST-funded research project titled "Identification of novel genomic regions governing resistance against stripe rust pathotype 238S119" at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) in New Delhi.
Eligibility
To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, or any relevant life sciences discipline with a 4 or 5-year Bachelor's degree.
- Candidates with a postgraduate degree in Basic Sciences (3-year Bachelor's + 2-year Master's) must have NET/GATE qualifications and 2 years of research experience.
- Age limit: up to 35 years, with age relaxation as per Government of India rules.
Application Process
The application process for this position is offline (hard copy). Here's how to apply:
- Download the official notification and application form from the ICAR-IARI website (iari.res.in).
- Carefully read the official notification for detailed instructions and the application form.
- Complete the application form and attach the required certificates as specified in the notification.
- Submit the duly filled application before the last date.
Important Dates
- The application submission deadline is 5th August 2025.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on their performance in a walk-in interview or written test conducted by ICAR-IARI.
Documentation
- Attach certificates of educational qualifications, NET/GATE (if applicable), age proof, and relevant experience certificates as specified in the notification.
Additional Information
- Since this is a project-specific JRF position, carefully check the project details and terms in the official advertisement on the ICAR-IARI website to ensure eligibility and document requirements.
Job Details
- The monthly remuneration is Rs. 37,000/- per month plus 24% HRA (as per DST norms).
- The position is temporary and contractual.
- The maximum age for the position is 35 years as of the date of interview, with relaxation for SC/ST/Women, OBC, and minimum age of 18 years.
- Applications not submitted in the prescribed format or not in a single PDF file will be rejected.
Important Notes
- No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview.
- For further details and to download the application format, visit the official website: https://www.iari.res.in
- Interested candidates must submit their application form in a single PDF file containing all required documents.
- Candidates with relatives employed at ICAR/IARI must submit a declaration as per ICAR rules.
- The position is for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the DST-funded research project titled "Identification of novel genomic regions governing resistance against recently evolved devastating stripe rust pathotype 238S119 in unexplored durum wheat landraces from southern India."
- The position is filled through an interview at the Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
- The last date for application submission is 5th June 2025, 5:30 PM.
Good luck with your application! We look forward to receiving your application for this exciting opportunity.
- This JRF position at ICAR-IARI focuses on health-and-wellness aspects of plant pathology, providing an opportunity for personal-growth and career-development in the field of science.
- The job-search process for the Junior Research Fellow position involves downloading the application form, carefully reading the official notification, and submitting the required documents before the deadline.
- To be eligible for the position, candidates must possess relevant skills-training and education-and-self-development qualifications, including a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology or related fields, and meet the age criteria as per Government of India rules.
- The successful candidate will engage in fitness-and-exercise activities during the research, contributing to workplace-wellness practices while working on identifying novel genomic regions.
- The selected candidate will receive monthly remuneration along with HRA, and the position is temporary and contractual, making it an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking new experiences in science and career-development.
