Project Associate-I Post at ICAR-IARI, Division of Genetics, New Delhi

21 July, 2025 12:49 PM IST

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position of Project Associate-I under the DBT-funded project titled “Discovery of indigenous genome editing tools and developing high yielding rice varieties”, being implemented at the Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), New Delhi. The position is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project.

Position Overview

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Project Associate-I

Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Genetics / Plant Breeding / Genetics and Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Life Sciences with 4/5 years of Bachelor’s degree.

Candidates with 3 years of Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Master’s degree in Basic Sciences must have NET qualification as per ICAR guidelines (OM No. Ag. Edn. 6/27/2014-HRD, Dated 30th July, 2019).

Rs. 31,000/- + 27% HRA (As per DBT norms)

Age Limitation and Other Information

Age Limit: Maximum 35 years
(Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST & women, and 3 years for OBC candidates as per GOI rules)
Nature of Employment: Purely contractual, initially up to 31st March 2026, extendable based on performance and project requirements.
Terms: The selected candidate shall not claim regular appointment at ICAR-IARI. The post is co-terminus with the project. Compliance with ICAR-IARI rules is mandatory.

Interview Details

Mode: Offline Interview
Tentative Date: 20th August 2025
Venue and Time: Details will be shared via email with shortlisted candidates after application screening.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit their application in the prescribed format along with self-attested scanned copies of educational certificates (from Class 10 onwards), experience certificates, NET qualification (if applicable), and a recent passport-size photo merged into a single PDF.

Applications must be emailed to:
[email protected]
Deadline: 25th July 2025

At the time of the interview, selected candidates must bring:

Hard copy of the application form
All original certificates for verification
Medical fitness certificate
Proof of work experience and publications (if any)
A signed declaration form regarding ICAR/IARI employee relations

Important Notes

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Candidates found to have submitted false information will be disqualified at any stage.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
If a candidate has any relative working at ICAR/IARI, it must be declared in writing with the application.
The final decision regarding selection lies solely with ICAR-IARI.