Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at ICAR–National Institute for Plant Biotechnology

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at ICAR–National Institute for Plant Biotechnology

ICAR–National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (ICAR-NIPB), New Delhi has invited applications from eligible Indian nationals for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a research project focused on developing resistant Indian mustard lines against powdery mildew using existing and novel mutant populations.

Position Details

• Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

• Number of Vacancies: 01

• Engagement Type: Purely contractual

Project Title

Identification and Characterization of Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe cruciferarum) Resistance Using Existing and Novel Mutant Population of Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea)

Funding Agency

• DAE-BRNS

Fellowship

• INR 37,000 per month + HRA (for the first two years)

Project Duration

• One year from the date of appointment or until project completion, whichever is earlier.

• The tenure may be extended based on the fellow's performance and project requirements.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess one of the following:

• Postgraduate degree in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, or related disciplines with NET qualification.

OR

• Postgraduate degree in the relevant disciplines without NET, provided the candidate fulfills the eligibility criteria prescribed under national funding agency guidelines.

OR

• Four-year Bachelor's degree or Postgraduate degree in professional courses with selection through any of the following:

  • CSIR-UGC NET (including Assistant Professorship)

  • GATE

  • National-level examinations conducted by Central Government departments/agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, IITs, IISc, IISER, etc.

Selection Process

Eligible candidates will be shortlisted and invited for a Walk-in Interview as per the schedule mentioned in the official notification.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should refer to the official advertisement of ICAR–National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (ICAR-NIPB) for detailed application instructions and the walk-in interview schedule.

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