Senior Research Fellow (Last date for submission of applications has been extended till 9th October 2026)

Agricultural Knowledge Management Unit L.B.S. Building, Pusa, New Delhi – 110 012 CONTRACTUAL JOB NOTIFICATION Date: 31 Aug., 2026 Applications from Indian nationals are invited for contractual posts of Senior Research Fellows under the following external funded project at Agricultural Knowledge Management Unit, L.B.S. Building, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), New Delhi -110012. 1. “Integrating Weather and Remote Sensing Data for Developing Geo-Spatial Forewarning Models for Crop Pests and Diseases” under SUFALAM Phase II funded by SAC, Ahmedabad 2. “Kisan Sarathi 2.0: Enhancement, Operation, Maintenance and Support” for Crop Sciences (Domain Lead Institute) funded by ICAR & DIC, New Delhi Interested candidates are requested to send their applications in enclosed proforma along with self- attested scanned copy of the original documents (in a single pdf) to e-mail address amrender.kumar@icar.org.in and fill in the google form (https://forms.gle/4WRTNiwnTguvNQYQ7). The last date for receipt of application is 28th September, 2026. After screening the applications, only shortlisted candidates based on eligibility criteria, educational performance and/or relevant research experience, shall be informed about the screening results via email and shall be invited to attend in-person to be held during 5 to 10 October, 2026. The appointment will be on purely temporary basis up to 31.03.2027 (likely to be extended until March 2028) or till the termination of the scheme whichever is earlier and the incumbent shall not have any claim for regular appointment under ICAR. Project Position (No of Post) Essential Qualifications & Desirable Emoluments “Integrating Weather and Remote Sensing Data for Developing Geo- Spatial Forewarning Models for Crop Pests and Diseases” under SUFALAM Phase II funded by SAC, Ahmedabad Senior Research Fellow (One) Essential Qualifications 1. B.Tech / Bachelor degree in Computer Sciences 2. Master degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Information Security / Information Sciences / MCA or equivalent from a recognized University. Master degree holders should have completed 4 or 5 Years Bachelor degree in relevant subject. Those with 3 years of Bachelor’s degree should have NET qualification or equivalent certificate. 3. Atleast two years of research experience as mentioned in OM No. Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated 13th July, 2015, OM...