Project Associate-I and Field Worker

Eligible candidates are invited to attend the walk-in interview for the engagement of following vacancies under the DBT-funded projects mentioned below. The position is unreserved, purely temporary, and co-terminus with the project. Candidates are required to bring the duly filled and signed application form along with original copies of educational and other relevant documents, and one set of self-attested photocopies for verification at the time of interview. The walk-in interview will be held on 27.10.2026 at 10:00 AM at the Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. If the candidate is found to have submitted false claims at a later stage, the candidature will be summarily rejected. Name of Project: Mapping and mobilization of leaf rust resistance genes from Indian landraces to broaden the genetic base for improvement of wheat varieties - Funded by DBT Position No. of posts Emoluments (Fixed per month) Essential qualification Project Associate I 1 Rs. 31,000 + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests- CSIR- UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. OR 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under above. (DST OM No. SR/S9/Z- 05/2019 Dated 10/07/2020) Essential: Master’s degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/ Genetics and Plant Breeding/Biotechnology with 4/5 years’ bachelor’s degree. Those with 3 years’ bachelor’s degree must have NET (National Eligibility Tests) - UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. OR Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences /MVSC or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent (DST OM No. SR/S9/Z-05/2019 Dated 10/07/2020) Desirable: Experience in molecular markers, field phenotyping and handling of field crop. Field Worker 1 Rs. 18,000/- + HRA per month Essential: Graduate degree in any discipline Desirable: Knowledge of working in lab, field and glasshouse. Terms & Conditions 1. Age limit: Maximum age 35 years for PA I, and 50 years for...