Recruitment for the position of Junior Research Fellow and Young Professional – II

Job Title
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Young Professional-II (YP-II)

Number of Posts

  • Junior Research Fellow: 1 post
  • Young Professional-II: 1 post

Salary

  • Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 31,000/- per month + HRA@27% for 1st and 2nd year; Rs. 35,000/- per month + HRA@27% for 3rd year (as per ICAR norms).
  • Young Professional-II: Rs. 42,000/- per month (consolidated).

Location
Division of Biochemistry, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012.

Eligibility

  • Junior Research Fellow: Post Graduate Degree (M. Sc.) in Plant Biochemistry/ Plant Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ Plant Physiology from a recognized institution with 4/5 years of Bachelor’s degree. Candidates having 3 years Bachelor’s degree and 2 years Master’s degree should have NET qualification.
  • Young Professional-II: Post Graduate Degree (M. Sc.) in Plant Biochemistry/ Plant Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ Plant Physiology/ Environmental Science/ Bioinformatics.

Requirements

  • Desirable for JRF: Experience in gene cloning and characterization, Heterologous expression of gene, basic biochemical techniques/ handling of instruments used in metabolomics, etc.
  • Desirable for YP-II: Experience in basic molecular techniques/ biochemical techniques/ Omics data characterization/ gene cloning, etc.

Age Limit
35 years as on the date of interview (Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST/ women candidate as per govt. guidelines).

Interview Date
06th October, 2026

How to Apply

  • Attend the walk-in interview in-person.
  • Bring two copies of the application as per the format given in Annexure 1.
  • Bring a copy of biodata with dully attested certificates of 10th, 12th, Under-graduation, post-graduation, Ph.D., NET/GATE, and other certificates.
  • Affix an attested recent passport size photograph in the Bio-data.
  • If working, provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer.
  • If any near or distant relative is an employee of ICAR/IARI, provide a written declaration of their name, designation, nature of duties, and relationship.
  • For any query, email: ranjeetranjaniari@gmail.com.
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