Form No.: VSI/Personnel/ Job
Advt./Plant Breeding (Re-advt.)./2025-26/15.07.2025
Job Title* Applications are invited for the post of Senior Scientist (01 Post) at
Plant Breeding Section.
The application should be submitted in the
PRESCRIBED APPLICATION FORMAT which is available on VSI
website. Application Should send through Post or by Hand or by Email to
VSI along with photocopies of original Certificates and CV/Resume on
or before 31.07.2025
Company Name VASANTDADA SUGAR INSTITUTE PUNE
Organization Profile VSI established in 1975 by the sugarcane growers of the co-operative
sugar factories, is the only organization of its kind in the World. The
institute performs under one umbrella all scientific, technical and
educational functions relevant to the Sugar Industry. The institute
endeavour to improve and increase the productivity in the Sugar Industry
through three main channels namely - Academics, Research and
Extension. VSI symbolizes a unique partnership between Sugar Industry,
the Scientific Community and the Cane Growers.
Name of the Post* Senior Scientist
Name of Department* Plant Breeding Section
Remuneration Consolidated Rs. 1,35,000/-pm
Job Profile* To evaluate sugarcane germplasm basic species, inter specific hybrids,
intergeneric hybrids and other advanced generation materials to identify
elite clones; making basic crosses and back crosses between these clones
and adapted varieties; making specific crosses for drought, salinity and
for multi-ratooning ability; making selections and data management
leading to variety identification.
Qualification*
1. Ph. D. (With Course work in Genetics and Plant Breeding)
2. Minimum eight years of experience in research or extension in the
position of Scientist or its equivalent in a university or Accredited
grant in aid college or recognized research institute excluding the
period of Ph. D.
3. Evidence of last five published papers in recognized journal having
National Academy of Agricultural Science rating.
Experience* Minimum eight years of experience on Scientist pay Scale or
equivalent on Sugarcane
Age Limit Not more than 45 years. The minimum age limit is relaxable by 5
years depending on merit.
Ref. No. 10.07.2025
Location* Generally by default is „Pune‟ and „Anywhere in India‟
Terms & Conditions*
This Post is on Contract basis for a period of one year; however,
the contract period is extendable for further minimum period of
2 years with 10% hike and subject to the performance of the
Form No.: VSI/Personnel/ Job Advt./Plant Breeding (Re-advt.)./2025-26/15.07.2025
candidate.
For Candidate with exceptionally high qualification/merits higher
pay may be considered by the selection committee.
Application with requisite qualification and experience should be
submitted by Post or by Hand to VSI
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, and
the interview date will be communicated to eligible candidates via
email or phone.
No TA/DA will be provided if candidate called for Personal
interview at Institute.
The decision of the Selection Committee of the Institute shall be final
The Institute reserves the right to fill in the post or cancel the post
without assigning any reason thereof
For location of VSI see the location Map.
Details of mode of application
Submission*
Application supported with evidence of academic and experience may
be sent super scribing the envelope “Application for the Post of
“SENIOR SCIENTIST” By Post or by Hand or by email
To,
The Director General
Vasantdada Sugar Institute
Manjari (Bk.), Tal. Haveli, Dist.Pune 412 307.
Last Date of Application
Submission by Post or
by Hand*
On or before 31.07.2025
Contact Information* Dr. A. D. Kadlag
Principal Scientist,
Agricultural Science & Technology Division
Phone: 020-26902100/ext. No.231Fax : 020-26902244
Web-mail* adkadlag@gmail.com /spjpersonnelofficervsi@gmail.com
Website www.vsisugar.com
Keywords*
Plant Breeding, Research, Production, Extension, Developmental activity,
Breeding program, Nucleus Seed Production.
Director General
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