Project Associate-II Post at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi

7 August, 2025 10:39 AM IST

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position of Project Associate-II (PA-II) under the ANRF-funded project titled “Deciphering the seed transmission of turnip mosaic virus in mustard: From prevalence to mechanism” (Project Code: 12-283). The position is unreserved, purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project, and will be implemented in the Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.

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Project Associate-II

Essential Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology / Plant Pathology / Genetics & Plant Breeding / any relevant Life Science discipline with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

At least two years of experience in R&D in academic/industrial/research organizations in science and technology.

Candidates must be selected through any one of the following national eligibility processes:

a. NET exams such as CSIR/UGC/ARS/GATE including lectureship (Assistant Professorship).

b. National level exams conducted by Central Government Departments/agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DRDO, ICAR, ICMR, IISc, IIT, IISER, etc. (as per ANRF OM No. ANRF/OM/N-01/2024).

Rs. 42,000/- + HRA per month (for candidates fulfilling essential qualifications)

Rs. 33,000/- + HRA per month (for candidates not meeting criteria a & b under essential qualifications)

Age Limitation and Other Information

Upper Age Limit: 50 years (relaxation as per GOI/ICAR norms)
Nature of Employment: Contractual, co-terminus with the project
Terms: No claim for regular appointment at ICAR-IARI. Subject to project funding and performance.

Interview Details

Mode: Walk-in Interview
Date: 19th August 2025
Reporting Time: 9:30 AM sharp (Late arrivals will not be entertained)
Venue: Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012

How to Apply

Application Submission:

Interested candidates must email their filled application (Annexure I & II), CV, and scanned copies of all supporting documents as a single PDF to:
[email protected]

Deadline: 14th August 2025
On the Day of Interview:

Bring the following:
- Two hard copies of the application form (duly filled in prescribed format)
- One set of self-attested photocopies of all certificates
- All original certificates for verification
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- No Objection Certificate (if already employed)

Declaration form (if a relative is employed at ICAR/IARI)

Important Notes

Applications not in the prescribed format or incomplete will be rejected without notice.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Selection will be based on essential qualifications, experience, and interview performance.
Canvassing or misrepresentation will lead to disqualification.
The institute reserves the right to cancel/postpone the interview or modify the number of posts.
All legal matters are subject to the jurisdiction of New Delhi Court only.