ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) — Division of Nematology
| Application Start | 01 Jul 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Post Name | Senior Research Fellow |
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| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | Master’s degree in Nematology/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Plant Pathology/Genetics & Plant Breeding/Botany or relevant life sciences with 4/5 years Bachelor’s degree (or PG with NET/GATE + 2 years research experience) |
| Age Limit | Max 35 years for men, 40 years for women (with relaxation as per GoI rules) |
| Salary | ₹42,000 + 30% HRA per month |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Selection Process | Screening of applications followed by an online or in-person interview for shortlisted candidates. |
The Division of Nematology at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, has initiated the recruitment process for one Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position. This role is strictly contractual and is associated with the externally funded project titled 'Enhancing climate resilience and ensuring food security with genome editing tools' (Project Code: 12-197-K). The engagement is co-terminus with the project duration.
| Requirement | Details |
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| Post | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Project PI | Dr. Tushar Kanti Dutta |
| Emoluments | ₹42,000 + 30% HRA per month |
Candidates must ensure they meet the following educational and age criteria before submitting their application.
Interested applicants should follow these instructions to submit their application:
Ensure that all scanned documents are legible. Incomplete applications or those missing necessary proofs will be rejected during the screening process. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for an online or in-person interview. Please monitor your email inbox and spam folder regularly. Candidates currently employed or pursuing a PhD must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) upon selection.
Q: Is this a permanent government job?
A: No, this is a purely temporary, project-based contractual position and does not offer any claim for regular appointment within ICAR.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: Applications must be submitted within 21 days from the date of the official notification's publication on the ICAR-IARI job portal.
Q: Is there any application fee?
A: There is no mention of an application fee for this recruitment process.
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The educational qualification required for this recruitment is: Master’s degree in Nematology/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Plant Pathology/Genetics & Plant Breeding/Botany or relevant life sciences with 4/5 years Bachelor’s degree (or PG with NET/GATE + 2 years research experience). Please always refer to the official notification PDF linked in the "Source/Official Links" section above for the most accurate and complete eligibility criteria, including age limits, experience requirements, and category-specific relaxations.
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