ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
Pusa
Campus,
New Delhi – 110012, India
Applications are invited for one post of Project Associate-II, one post of Project Associate-II/SRF,
one post of Project Scientist-I and one post of Project Scientist-II at ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi as
mentioned below. The eligible candidates are requested to send their application along with scanned
copy of the original documents in a single pdf file through email to dgrlab01@gmail.com and
genomerecruitment@gmail.com latest by May 11, 2025. After screening the applications, only the
shortlisted candidates will be intimated by e-mail for walk-in/ virtual mode of interview. Original
documents of the candidates appearing for interview in-person will be verified on the interview date
and for the candidates appearing online interview will be verified later.
Name of the Project: DBT funded Network project on wheat entitled “Germplasm Characterization
and Trait Discovery in Wheat using Genomics Approaches and its Integration for Improving Climate
Resilience, Productivity and Nutritional quality”
Date of Project Termination: 28-02-2027
PI: Dr. Sundeep Kumar and Dr. Amit Kumar Singh
Project
Associate-II (1)
Sub Project 1,
Component - 1:
Germplasm
genomics for trait
discovery.
(1012152)
I. Rs.35000+27% HRA to
Scholars who are
selected through
a)National Eligibility
Tests- CSIR-UGC NET
or GATE
b) National level
Examinations
conducted by central
government
departments and their
agencies and
departments
II. Rs.28000+27%
HRA for others who do
not fall under (I) above
Essential Qualification
(i) Master's Degree in Science with
specialization in Biotechnology/
Bioinformatics/ Molecular
Biology/ Life sciences from a
recognized university or
equivalent.
(ii) 2 years of experience in research
and development in industrial
and academic institutions or
science and technology
organizations and scientific
activities and services.
Desirable Qualification
Experience in analyzing high
throughput SNP genotyping, resequencing and transcriptomics data
2
Project
AssociateII/SRF (1)
Sub Project-6,
Component-1:
Coordination
Unit.
(1012159)
Rs.42000+27% HRA to
Scholars who are
selected through
a) National Eligibility
Tests- CSIR-UGC NET
or GATE
b) National level
Examinations conducted
by central government
departments and their
agencies and
departments
Essential Qualification
i) Master’s Degree in Science with
specialization in Biotechnology/
Bioinformatics/ Molecular
Biology/ Life sciences from a
recognized university or
equivalent with 4 years/5 years of
Bachelor’s degree.
ii) Those with 3 years bachelor’s degree
must have UGC/CSIR/ICARNET/GATE qualification.
iii) 2 years of experience in research
and development in industrial
and academic institutions or
science and technology
organizations and scientific
activities and services
Desirable Qualification
Experience in analyzing high
throughput SNP genotyping, resequencing and transcriptomics data
Project
Scientist-I (1)
Sub Project-5,
Component-1:
Capacity
building in the
area of genomic
selection and
high throughput
phenotyping
and its
integration in
national
breeding
programs.
(1012158)
Rs. 56000+27% HRA
Increment of 5% for every
2 years of experience
subject to performance
review
(i) Essential Qualification
(ii) Master’s degree in engineering or
technology or Doctoral degree in Life
science/ Plant Biotechnology/
Molecular Biology/ Bioinformatics or
any other related field from a
recognized university or equivalent.
(iii)
Desirable Qualification
Knowledge of Statistical and
Computational Genomics/
Bioinformatics, experience in
analyzing high throughput SNP
genotyping data, NGS data, resequencing and transcriptomics data.
3
Project
Scientist-II (1)
Sub Project 2,
Component-8:
Characterization
and evaluation of
wheat germplasm
lines for biotic
stress resistance.
Rs. 67000+27% HRA
Increment of 5% for
every 2 years of
experience subject to
performance review
Essential Qualification
i) Master’s degree in engineering or
technology or Doctoral degree
in Life science/ Plant
Biotechnology/ Molecular
Biology or any other related
field from a recognized
university or equivalent.
ii) 3 years of experience in research
and development in industrial
and academic institutions or
science and technology
organizations and scientific
activities and services.
Desirable Qualification
Knowledge of Statistical and
Computational Genomics/
Bioinformatics, experience in
analyzing high throughput SNP
genotyping, re-sequencing and NGS
data.
Age Limit: The upper age limit for the post of Project Associate-II & Project Scientist-I is 35 years and
Project Scientist-II is 40 years as on the date of interview. Relaxation in upper age limit to women (5 years),
SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD (10 years). Age for and other eligible categories shall be applicable as
per GOI/ICAR rules.
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