🌱 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) @ ICAR-IARI – DBT-NE Axone/Akhuni Project | ₹37,000 + HRA | Walk-in 17 Aug
Walk-in Interview for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – DBT-NE Axone/Akhuni Project
💰 ₹37,000 + HRA | 🎓 M.Sc/M.Tech in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Food Science | 📍 New Delhi
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📋 Post Details
| Project Title | Position | No. of Posts | Fellowship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deciphering the nutritional and nutraceutical potential of Naga fermented soybean Axone/Akhuni for development of value-added products. | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 | ₹37,000 + HRA |
🏢 Organization
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Division of Biochemistry, New Delhi – 110012
📆 Project Duration
3 Years
Funded by DBT-NE, Government of India
📅 Age Limit
Maximum 35 years
Relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST/Women
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Essential Qualifications
- M.Sc. or M.Tech (including Integrated M.Tech 4+2) in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Plant Biochemistry / Life Sciences / Food Science or relevant discipline
- From a recognized university
- NET/GATE not mandatory
⭐ Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in food biochemistry
- Extrusion/functional analysis
- Biochemical techniques
📅 Interview Schedule
| Date | 17 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Reporting Time | 9:30 AM |
| Venue | Division of Biochemistry, ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012 |
📧 Note: The time for interview will be allotted separately to each candidate after verifying the certificate.
📝 Application Process
📧 How to Apply
- Fill the Bio-data in the prescribed format (Annexure-I – given below)
- Bring the application form along with:
- Self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets of 10th, 12th, Under-graduation, Post-graduation (M.Sc./M.Tech)
- Any other relevant certificates (experience/NET/GATE/BET, if applicable)
- Recent passport-size photograph (affixed on bio-data)
- Original certificates for verification
📁 Documents Required
- Bio-data as per format (Annexure-I)
- Self-attested copies of 10th, 12th, UG, PG mark sheets & certificates
- NET/GATE/BET certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificate (if applicable)
- NOC from current employer (if working)
- Recent passport size photograph
- Publications (if applicable)
⚠️ Important Terms & Conditions
- Nature of Post: Purely temporary and contractual for an initial period of one year or project duration, whichever is earlier.
- Extension: May be extended on yearly basis after satisfactory performance.
- No Re-engagement: There is no provision of re-engagement after termination of the scheme.
- No Claim: Selected candidate shall not claim for regular appointment at this institute as the fellowship is co-terminus with the scheme.
- Incomplete Applications: Failure to provide marks and supporting self-attested certificates will lead to non-consideration of academic score and may result in rejection.
- NOC Required: Must produce No Objection Certificate from current employer if employed.
- Age Relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST/Women candidates as per Government of India rules.
- Canvassing: In any form shall lead to disqualification.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
📄 Bio-data Format (Annexure-I)
1. Name of the Candidate (In Block Letters): ___________________________
2. Father's Name: ___________________________
3. Date of Birth (as per Matriculation): ___________________________
4. Age as on 17.08.2026: ______ years ______ months
5. Address for correspondence: ___________________________
Permanent address: ___________________________
6. Mode of interview: Offline / Online
passport size
photograph
7. Contact Details:
Mobile No.: ___________________________
Email ID: ___________________________
8. Category: SC / ST / OBC / General
9. Gender: Male / Female
10. Whether handicapped: (mention type and extent) ___________________________
11. Marital status: Married / Unmarried
12. Educational Qualifications:
| Degree obtained | Institution/University | Subject | Year of Passing | % Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matriculation | ||||
| Intermediate | ||||
| Graduation | ||||
| Postgraduate | ||||
| Any other |
13. Work experience:
| Name of the position | Institute | Duration | Enclose relevant proof |
|---|---|---|---|
(If currently employed, enclose NOC from employer)
14. NET qualified: Yes / No
15. Details of publications, if any: ___________________________
16. Additional information, if any: ___________________________
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the information furnished in this application are true/correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. In the event of any information being found false or incorrect, my candidature/appointment may be cancelled without any notice and necessary action, as deemed fit may be initiated against me.
Date: ___________ Place: ___________
(Signature of Candidate)
Name: ___________________________
📄 Declaration – Relatives in ICAR/IARI (Annexure-II)
DECLARATION
I, ___________________________ (Name), hereby declare that none of my near or distant relative is an employee of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) / Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI). If found otherwise and in the event of non-declaring the same as prescribed in the advertisement, my candidature to the Interview and my selection to the post be cancelled.
OR
I, ___________________________ (Name), am willing to attend the interview for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at Division of Biochemistry, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi 110012. The following particulars of my relative(s) working in ICAR are furnished as per the requirement of the advertisement for attending the interview:
Name: ___________________________
Designation: ___________________________
Nature of duties: ___________________________
Relationship: ___________________________
In the event of the above cited information is found to be incorrect or concealing any facts, my candidature to the interview/selection to the post is liable to be cancelled.
Date: ___________ Place: ___________
Signature
Full Name of the Candidate: ___________________________
📄 Official Secrets Act Declaration (Annexure-III)
DECLARATION
I, ___________________________ (Name), s/o, d/o, w/o, Sh. ___________________________ will comply with the Official Secrets Act, 1923, as amended from time to time and will not disclose any information/data acquired by me during my engagement to any unauthorized person(s).
I will not, except with the prior sanction/approval of competent authority in the ICAR, or in the bona fide discharge of my duties, publish a book or a compilation of articles or participate in media broadcast or contribute an article or write a letter to any newspaper(s) or periodical(s) either in my own name or anonymously or pseudonymously in the name of any other person if such book, article, broadcast or letter relates to subject matter pertaining to official business of ICAR.
Signature: ___________________________
Name: ___________________________
Address: ___________________________
Mobile: ___________________________
Email: ___________________________