Open Position Announcement: ICAR-IARI, New Delhi Seeks a Project Associate-II
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research's Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) in New Delhi is seeking a dedicated professional for a contractual position under the ANRF-funded project, "Deciphering the seed transmission of turnip mosaic virus in mustard: From prevalence to mechanism".
Position Details
The Institute is offering a temporary position of Project Associate-II (PA-II) for a single vacancy within the Division of Plant Pathology. The position is co-terminus with the project and does not guarantee a regular appointment at ICAR-IARI.
Key Details
- Position: Project Associate-II (PA-II)
- Location: Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
- Project: "Deciphering the seed transmission of turnip mosaic virus in mustard: From prevalence to mechanism" (Project Code: 12-283)
- Selection Process: Walk-in interview on 19th August 2025 at 09:30 AM
- Application Deadline: 14th August 2025 (via email)
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates are expected to have a Post Graduate Degree in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, or any relevant Life Science discipline with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. They should also have at least two years of experience in R&D in academic/industrial/research organizations in science and technology.
Candidates must have qualified any one of the following national eligibility processes:
- NET exams such as CSIR/UGC/ARS/GATE including lectureship (Assistant Professorship).
- National level exams conducted by Central Government Departments/agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DRDO, ICAR, ICMR, IISc, IIT, IISER, etc. (as per ANRF OM No. ANRF/OM/N-01/2024).
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit their applications via email with their CV and scanned copies of supporting documents to by 14th August 2025. Applications not in the prescribed format or incomplete will be rejected without notice.
On the day of the interview, candidates should bring two hard copies of the application form, self-attested photocopies of all certificates, original certificates for verification, two recent passport-size photographs, No Objection Certificate (if already employed), and a declaration form (if a relative is employed at ICAR/IARI).
Important Notes
- Late arrivals will not be entertained for the interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- The upper age limit is 50 years with relaxation as per GOI/ICAR norms.
- The monthly remuneration for candidates fulfilling essential qualifications is Rs. 42,000/- + HRA per month.
- The employment is subject to project funding and performance.
- The institute reserves the right to cancel/postpone the interview or modify the number of posts.
- Canvassing or misrepresentation will lead to disqualification.
- For the official notification, application format, and declaration form, visit ICAR-IARI's official website.
- All legal matters are subject to the jurisdiction of New Delhi Court only.
This position offers a research opportunity in plant pathology, focusing on a significant agricultural disease concern in mustard crops. For more details, visit the official ICAR-IARI website.
- The research project, "Deciphering the seed transmission of turnip mosaic virus in mustard: From prevalence to mechanism," at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) in New Delhi is a unique career development opportunity in the field of fitness-and-exercise (through the R&D work), health-and-wellness (by addressing an agricultural disease), education-and-self-development (through conducting research), workplace-wellness (by providing a temporary contractual position), and science (by focusing on plant pathology).
- The eligibility criteria for the Project Associate-II (PA-II) position at the Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-IARI, mandates a Post Graduate Degree in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, or any relevant Life Science discipline with a focus on science and technology for career development.
- To apply for the PA-II position at ICAR-IARI in the Project, "Deciphering the seed transmission of turnip mosaic virus in mustard: From prevalence to mechanism," candidates should have a strong background in science (due to the required field of study), practical experience (with at least two years in R&D), and should have qualified certain national eligibility processes, emphasizing the importance of education-and-self-development and career development.
