DIVISION OF GENETICS
ICAR- INDIAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
PUSA,
NEW DELHI-110012
Eligible candidates are invited to attend the walk-in interview for engagement of following vacancies under the externally funded
projects mentioned below. The position is unreserved, purely temporary, and co-terminus with the project. Candidates are required to
bring the duly filled and signed application form along with original copies of educational and other relevant documents, and one set of
self-attested photocopies for verification at the time of interview. The walk-in interview will be held on 02.09.2026 at 10:30 AM for the
posts of S. No. 1 to 3; and 03.09.2026 at 10:00 AM for the posts of S. No. 4 to 6; at Division of Genetics, IARI, New Delhi.
1. Project Associate-I: 1
post
ANRF funded project on
“Genetic variability,
molecular
characterization and
development of
molecular markers
specific to genes
governing Maydis Leaf
Blight (MLB) resistance
in maize” (IARI Project
code 28-50)
₹37,000 + HRA/month
for candidates selected
through National
Eligibility Tests (CSIRUGC NET including
Lectureship/Assistant
Professorship) or GATE
or national-level
examinations conducted
by Central Government
Departments/Agencies/In
stitutions; ₹30,000 +
HRA/month for others.
Master’s degree in Natural or
Agricultural Sciences with
specialization in Genetics
/Plant Breeding/ Genetics &
Plant Breeding/ Biotechnology/
allied disciplines of Life
Sciences from a recognized
University or equivalent.
Research experience in maize
genetics, breeding and
application of molecular
markers.
2. Senior Research
Fellow: 2 posts
Coordinating Cell,
Central Sector Scheme
on National Mission on
High Yielding Seeds
(Project Code: 12-289A)
₹37,000 + HRA/month
for 1st and 2nd year;
₹42,000 + HRA/month
for 3rd year, as applicable
under ICAR norms.
Master’s degree in Genetics
/Plant Breeding/ Genetics &
Plant Breeding/ Seed Science
& Technology /Biotechnology/
Microbiology/ allied disciplines
of Life Sciences, with 4/5 years
of Bachelor’s degree.
Candidates with a postgraduate
degree in Basic Sciences with 3
years’ Bachelor’s degree and 2
years’ Master’s degree must
have NET qualification and 2
years of research experience as
prescribed under ICAR
guidelines.
Experience in crop genetics
and breeding, field/ lab
experimentations, data
analysis, documentation,
compilation of reports
3. Young Professional-II:
2 posts
Coordinating Cell,
Central Sector Scheme
on National Mission on
High Yielding Seeds
(Project Code: 12-289A)
₹42,000/month (fixed);
no HRA.
Postgraduate degree in
Genetics /Plant Breeding/
Genetics & Plant Breeding/
Seed Science & Technology/
Biotechnology/ Microbiology/
Agronomy/ Horticulture/
Agricultural Extension/
Agricultural Economics/ allied
disciplines of Life Sciences
Experience in field/ lab
experimentations, data
analysis, documentation,
compilation of reports
4. Young Professional-I: 2
posts
Coordinating Cell,
Central Sector Scheme
on National Mission on
High Yielding Seeds
(Project Code: 12-289A)
₹30,000/month (fixed);
no HRA.
Graduate degree in Agriculture/
Sciences/ Engineering/ Arts
Experience in field/ lab
experimentations, data
analysis, documentation,
compilation of reports
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