Research Position: Junior Research Fellow vacancy at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has announced a new opportunity for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a DST-funded 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."
Qualifications and Requirements
Candidates interested in this position should hold a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Sciences or a Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Courses such as Genetics, Plant Breeding, Genetics and Plant Breeding, or Agricultural Biotechnology. Candidates with CSIR-UGC NET or GATE qualifications are preferred. The age limit for the JRF position typically falls within 28 to 30 years, but it may vary depending on the sponsoring organization and specific project guidelines. Candidates from reserved categories may be eligible for age relaxation.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their applications as a single PDF file to [email protected]. The application should include self-attested copies of academic certificates, NET/GATE certificate, experience and publication proofs, recent passport-size photograph, a valid government-issued ID, and a signed declaration form.
Candidates with relatives employed at ICAR/IARI are required to submit a declaration as per ICAR rules. It is essential to note that no travel allowance or dearness allowance will be provided for the interview.
Important Dates
The deadline for application submission is 5th June 2025, 5:30 PM. The interview for the position will be held at the Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. The monthly remuneration for the successful candidate will be Rs. 37,000/- per month + 24% HRA (as per DST norms).
Further Details
For further details and to download the application format, visit the official website: https://www.iari.res.in. The position is temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project.
Candidates are advised to visit the hosting institute's or project's official website or contact the Principal Investigator (if known) for the official application format and specific requirements for this JRF position. The official application details, qualification criteria, age limit, and application format may not be available in the current search results.
- This JRF position under the DST-funded project offers a great opportunity for individuals interested in science, particularly those with backgrounds in Basic Sciences, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Agricultural Biotechnology, or related fields.
- The Department of Science and Technology (DST) project aims to identify novel genomic regions in durum wheat landraces, emphasizing the importance of health-and-wellness and fitness-and-exercise for plant biology through research.
- For career development, those seeking to advance their skills-training and learning in the field of science and technology can apply for the JRF position given the requirement of a Post Graduate Degree or professional courses.
- Age-eligible candidates with CSIR-UGC NET or GATE qualifications are highly preferred for this Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position, as it encompasses education-and-self-development, workplace-wellness, and subsequently, career-development opportunities.
