Applications are invited for the recruitment of one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and one Scientific Administrative Assistant/Field Worker under the DBT-funded project: "Application of machine learning for hyperspectral imaging and remote sensing aimed at early detection of fungal foliar disease and bacterial wilt disease in potato crop" The positions are purely contractual and co-terminus with the project.
Position Overview
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Posts |
No. of Vacancies |
Educational Qualifications |
Monthly Remuneration |
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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
01 |
Essential Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science (Microbiology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Plant Biology / Life Sciences) OR Selection through any one of the following: a. National Eligibility Tests – CSIR/UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE b. National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments/agencies like DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, etc. |
Rs. 31,000 + 24% HRA (1st & 2nd year) and Rs. 35,000 + 24% HRA (3rd year) |
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Scientific Administrative Assistant / Field Worker |
01 |
Graduate in any discipline |
Rs. 18,000 + 24% HRA (Total: Rs. 22,320) per month |
Age Limit and Other Information
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JRF: Maximum 35 years (Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/Women, 3 years for OBC)
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Scientific Administrative Assistant/Field Worker: Maximum 50 years
Application Process
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Deadline: 31st August 2025, 5:30 PM
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Submission: Send a single PDF file containing:
a) Date of birth certificate
b) Educational certificates & mark sheets (matriculation onwards)
c) NET/equivalent certificate (if applicable)
d) Proof of experience
e) Publications
f) No Objection Certificate (if employed)
g) Declaration form
along with the duly filled application form to:
[email protected] -
Interview Mode: PHYSICAL / ONLINE (only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email)
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Document Verification: Originals to be produced at the time of joining. False claims will result in disqualification.
Important Note
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Positions are purely temporary and contractual; no claim for regular appointment.
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Initial appointment: 1 year or until project termination, whichever is earlier (extendable based on performance).
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Only candidates meeting essential qualifications will be considered.
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No TA/DA will be provided for the interview.
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Discipline and performance are mandatory for continuation; non-compliance will lead to termination.
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The decision of the competent authority will be final.
For official notification, application format, and declaration form, please visit: https://www.iari.res.in
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