Organization Name

English: ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (Division of Genetics)

Hindi: भा.कृ.अनु.प. – भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान संस्थान (आनुवंशिकी प्रभाग)

Designation

English: Project Associate – I
Hindi: परियोजना सहयोगी – I

Location Details

City	New Delhi
State	Delhi
Country	India
Postal Code	110012
Street Address	Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi – 110012

Salary (Base Salary)

1st & 2nd Year: ₹37,000 per month + 27% HRA
3rd Year: ₹42,000 per month + 27% HRA

Employment Type

Contractual / Temporary basis (Purely project-based, not permanent).

Important Dates

Last date to apply (email submission): 03.10.2025, 05:00 PM
Interview: Online interview (date & time will be shared with eligible candidates via email)

Application Process

Candidates must submit the filled application form (as per enclosed proforma) in a single PDF with self-attested scanned copies of all required documents.

The PDF should be emailed to: vignesh@iari.res.in

Original documents must be produced at the time of appointment.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Genetics / Plant Breeding / Genetics and Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Life Sciences or allied subjects from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification: Research experience in maize breeding and application of molecular markers.

Age Limit

Maximum Age	35 years (as on date of interview)
Minimum Age	18 years
Relaxations	SC/ST & Women: 5 years OBC: 3 years

Reservation Details

Age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, and Women candidates as per rules.

Application Fees

No application fee has been mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

Selection will be through an Online Interview (video conferencing).
Only candidates meeting essential qualifications will be interviewed.
Verification of original documents will be done at the time of joining.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Contact Information

Email for Application	vignesh@iari.res.in
Address	AAO, Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi – 110012

Other Important Information

The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Candidates must declare if they have relatives working in ICAR/IARI.
Concealment of facts or canvassing may result in disqualification.
All disputes, if any, will fall under the jurisdiction of New Delhi courts only.

ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute Recruitment 2025