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Project Associate & Project Assistant Posts at NIPHM

Company - National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM)
Openings - 2

The National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM), under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, invites eligible candidates to attend a Walk-in-Interview for engagement of positions on a purely temporary and contractual basis in the Plant Health Management Division.

The initial engagement will be for six months or till the project period, whichever is earlier.

Position Overview

Posts

No. of Vacancies

Educational Qualifications and Requirements

Emoluments

Project Associate (Bio Input Production)








 




01

Essential Qualification:
M.Sc. in Agriculture/Horticulture
OR

M.Sc. with specialization in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Plant Pathology






Rs. 30,000/-












Project Assistant (Bio Input Production)



01

Essential Qualification:

12th pass OR Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture

Rs. 15,000/-

Age Limitation and Other Information

1. Age Limit: Maximum 30 years (Men), 35 years (Women)

2. Key Duties

Project Associate

  • Isolation, culturing, and efficacy testing of beneficial microbes

  • Maintenance and preservation of microbial cultures

  • Production and formulation of bio-pesticides/fertilizers

  • Conducting lab and field trials for bio-inputs

  • Assisting in quality testing, training programs, and field activities

Project Assistant

  • Assisting in laboratory preparations and maintenance

  • Handling bulk production, packing, and labeling of bio-inputs

  • Arranging materials for training demonstrations

  • Supporting production, transport, and storage activities

Interview & Document Verification

  • Date & Time: 18 August 2025, 9:00 AM (Certificate verification begins at 9:00 AM sharp)

  • Venue: National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500030

  • Documents Required:

    • Original and self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience letters, testimonials, research/training certificates

    • Recent passport-size photograph

General Conditions

  • The posts are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

  • No claim for regular appointment will be entertained after the project ends.

  • No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

  • Candidates must reside within a 3 km radius of NIPHM after selection.

  • Age and qualifications may be relaxed in exceptional cases.

  • Engagement may be terminated with one month’s notice by either side.

For official notification, application format, and declaration form, please visit: https://niphm.gov.in/

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