ICAR-IARI in New Delhi is offering a Project Associate-II position
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) is inviting applications for a Project Associate-II (PA-II) position under an Agricultural National Research Fund (ANRF) project titled "Deciphering the seed transmission of turnip mosaic virus in mustard: From prevalence to mechanism." The position is based at the Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi.
The walk-in interview for the PA-II position will be held on 19th August 2025, at 9:30 AM sharp, at the Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi - 110012. Late arrivals will not be entertained.
The essential qualification for the position is a 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. Candidates must also have at least two years of experience in R&D in academic/industrial/research organizations in science and technology.
Interested candidates are required to email their application, CV, and supporting documents to [email protected] by 14th August 2025. One vacancy is available for this position.
The monthly remuneration for candidates fulfilling essential qualifications is Rs. 42,000/- + HRA per month. However, for candidates not meeting criteria a & b under essential qualifications, the monthly remuneration is Rs. 33,000/- + HRA per month.
The selection process will be based on essential qualifications, experience, and interview performance. Candidates should bring two hard copies of the application form, self-attested photocopies of all certificates, original certificates for verification, two recent passport-size photographs, No Objection Certificate (if already employed), and a declaration form (if a relative is employed at ICAR/IARI) on the day of the interview.
Please note that canvassing or misrepresentation will lead to disqualification. The position is unreserved, temporary, and contractual, co-terminus with the project. No claim for regular appointment at ICAR-IARI is allowed. The employment is subject to project funding and performance.
The upper age limit is 50 years (with relaxation as per GOI/ICAR norms). 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.
For the official notification, application format, and declaration form, please visit the ICAR-IARI website: https://www.iari.res.in. For the most accurate and up-to-date project-specific details concerning PA-II positions in the Plant Pathology division, we recommend checking the official ICAR-IARI website's recruitment section or the ANRF announcements.
Candidates interested in science and health-and-wellness, particularly in the field of molecular biology, may find this opportunity of great interest. The efficient candidate must possess relevant qualifications and practical experience in research and development within science and technology, as well as a deep understanding of education-and-self-development and career-development within this sector.
