ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
Pusa Campus,
New Delhi – 110012
Applications are invited to attend an Interview (walk-in/ online through video conferencing) for
the following posts in two sub-projects under the DBT-funded network project “Leveraging
genetic resources for accelerated genetic improvement of Linseed using comprehensive
genomics and phenotyping approaches” at ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
(NBPGR), New Delhi. The eligible candidates are requested to send their application form along
with a scanned copy of the original documents in a single PDF file through email to
linseedproject@gmail.com by 8th June, 2025. After screening the applications, only shortlisted
candidates will be informed of further details regarding the interview by email and phone. Original
documents of the candidates appearing for the walk-in interview will be verified on the interview
date, and for the candidates appearing for the online interview, will be verified at a later stage. The
positions are temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Sub-project 1: Phenotyping of entire linseed germplasm collection conserved at National
Genebank (NGB) for agro-morphological traits- (Component 1).
Name of PI: Dr. Vikender Kaur, Senior Scientist, Division of Germplasm Evaluation, ICAR-NBPGR.
Project
Assistant
02
(two)
Rs. 20000/ + 27% HRA
Essential qualification:
Graduation in Life Sciences/
Botany/ Agriculture/
Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/
Computer Science or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience in field crops/
laboratory work, handling of
office documents, basic
knowledge of computer and
data entry, etc.
One year
(01.03.2025 to
28.02.2026)
Sub-project 5: Evaluation of linseed germplasm for major abiotic stresses- Drought and Salt
Stress – (Component 1)
Name of PI: Dr. Vikender Kaur, Senior Scientist, Division of Germplasm Evaluation, ICAR-NBPGR.
Project
Associate I
01
(one)
(i) Rs. 31000/- + 27%
HRA (for scholars
who are selected through CSIR-UGC
NET including
lectureship or
GATE) or a selection
process through
National Level
examinations
conducted by Central
Government
Departments/Agenci
es/ Institutions.
(ii) Rs. 25000/- + 27%
HRA for others who
do not fall under (i)
above.
Essential qualification:
Master’s degree in Genetics/
Plant Breeding/ Genetics & Plant breeding/ Agriculture/
Botany/ Life sciences/
Biotechnology from a
recognized university or
equivalent.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience in phenotyping
of crop for the morphophenological and
physiological traits and data
analysis.
One year
(01.03.2025 to
28.02.2026)
Field
Worker
01
Rs. 18000/- + 27% HRA
Essential qualification:
Graduate degree in any
discipline.
Desirable Qualification:
Knowledge of Microsoft
Office
One year
(01.03.2025 to
28.02.2026)
Name of PI: Dr. Mamta Singh, Scientist (Senior Scale), Division of Germplasm Evaluation, ICARNBPGR.
Junior
Research
Fellow
(JRF)
01
(one)
Rs. 37000/- + 27% HRA
Essential qualification:
Master degree in Genetics/
Plant Breeding/ Genetics &
Plant breeding/ Agriculture/
Botany/ Life sciences/
Biotechnology with 4/ 5 years
of Bachelor's from a
recognized university.
OR
Post-graduate degree in
above mentioned subjects
with 3 years Bachelor's
degree and 2 years Master's
degree with NET/GATE
qualifications.
Desirable Qualification:
Candidate understanding
plant breeding trials,
experience of handling field
crops and populations, crossing techniques and
research experience in
molecular biology would be
desired.
One year
(01.03.2025 to
28.02.2026)
Age Limit: The upper age limit for the post of JRF/Project Associate-I is 35 years as on the date
of advertisement. The upper age limit for Project Assistant and Field Worker is 50 years as on
the date of advertisement. Age limits are relaxable for 5 years for SC/ ST/ female candidates,
upto 10 years for differently abled candidates and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer)
candidates as per Govt. of India norms
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