🌾 ICAR-IARI Division of Genetics JRF & Field Worker Recruitment 2026 | ₹18,000–37,000 + HRA | Apply by 30 September

📋 Project Details

📋 Position Summary

⭐ Desirable Qualifications

For JRF

• Research experience in wheat diseases
• Molecular biology and gene mapping
• Statistical analysis
• Experience in crop genetics and breeding, field and laboratory experimentation, data analysis, documentation and report compilation

For Field Worker / Scientific Administrative Assistant

• Experience in field and lab work related to agriculture
• Experience in crop genetics and breeding, data analysis, documentation and report compilation

📅 Important Dates

• Last date for application: 30 September 2026, 5:30 PM — send as a single PDF to wheatecreallab.iari@gmail.com
• Interview: Online — date and time communicated by email to shortlisted candidates
• Reporting time: Will be communicated along with interview details; adhere strictly to instructions

🎂 Age Limit

• JRF: Maximum 35 years as on the date of interview (relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST & women, 3 years for OBC)
• Minimum age: 18 years as on the date of interview

⏳ Duration

• Purely temporary, contractual basis — one year or till termination of the project, whichever is earlier
• Co-terminus with the project — no claim to regular appointment at the Institute

📎 What to Send / Bring

• Duly filled-in application form as per the format annexed to the notice
• Self-attested scanned copies of all certificates from matriculation onwards
• Date of birth certificate
• NET / GATE or equivalent certificate (if applicable)
• Degree certificate — original or provisional
• Recent photograph enclosed on the scanned application form
• Proof of experience and publications (if any)
• All of the above as a single PDF file — applications not submitted as a single file will be rejected
• At joining (if selected): all original documents and a medical certificate

⚠️ Important Terms & Conditions

• Only candidates meeting essential qualifications will be interviewed.
• No TA/DA or any other expenses will be paid for attending the interview.
• Concealing of facts or canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification or termination.
• If a near or distant relative is employed at ICAR/IARI, it must be declared in writing. Declaring it on the interview day will disqualify the candidate from appearing.
• All other candidates must still submit the signed declaration in the annexed format along with the application.
• Applications and documents must be submitted in a single PDF file. Applications not submitted as a single file will be rejected.
• In case of any dispute, jurisdiction rests with the New Delhi court only.

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