Position of Project Scientist-III & Field Worker under the project National Programme for Quarantine and GM Diagnostics of Genetically Engineered Plant Material (Component-1)

Position summary

Project Scientist III & Field Worker — ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi

Organization: ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110012

Project: National Programme for Quarantine and GM Diagnostics of Genetically Engineered Plant Material (Component-1) — DBT funded

PI: Dr V Celia Chalam, Head and Principal Scientist, Division of Plant Quarantine

Interview Date: 20th July 2026 (Walk-in) | Venue: ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi

Post 1: Project Scientist III (Two Posts)

Stipend: Rs 78,000 + 27% HRA per month

Interview Time: 10:00 AM

Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Plant Pathology / Entomology / Nematology / Agricultural Biotechnology / Biotechnology / Botany / Zoology / Molecular Biology / Plant Genetic Resources / Life Sciences + 7 years relevant R&D experience

Desirable: Molecular detection of plant pathogens (viruses, fungi, bacteria, nematodes, insects); experience in germplasm quarantine including transgenics; publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals

Age Limit: 45 years

Post 2: Field Worker (One Post)

Stipend: Rs 18,000 + 27% HRA per month

Interview Time: 2:00 PM

Essential Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline

Desirable: Experience growing crops under contained conditions; knowledge of MS Office

Age Limit: 50 years

Contract Period: Both posts till 27th September 2026. Purely temporary, co-terminus with project. No TA/DA provided. Original documents must be brought on interview day.