Project Assistant position for a project entitled “RNA-based Bio- pesticides for sustainable crop protection”

Job Title
Project Assistant (PA)

Number of Posts
01

Salary
Rs. 22,000/- plus HRA (fixed)

Location
Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi – 110012

Eligibility

• Essential: Graduation
• Desirable: Prior experience in lab work, plant handling, and scientific disciplines is preferred

Age Limit
Maximum 40 years. Relaxation in upper age limit to SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PWD (10 years) and other eligible categories shall be applicable as per GoI/ DBT/ICAR norms.

Last Date
30th August 2026

How to Apply

• Send the duly filled application in the prescribed format along with a copy of scanned documents and CV (single merged pdf file only) through email to insectvector01@gmail.com, latest by 30th August 2026.
• Do not send hard copies of the application format or certificates by post.
• Eligible candidates must appear for the walk-in-interview on 31st August 2026 at 10:00 AM.
• The reporting time for the interview is 9:30 AM at the Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-12. Late arrival after 10:00 AM will be considered as absent.
• Candidates must bring hard copies of the duly filled application in the prescribed format (Annexure-I), one passport-size photograph, and one set of self-attested photocopies of their certificates, mark-sheets, and experience proof.
• Candidates must also bring their original certificates along with two copies of a recent passport-size photo for verification.
• Candidates having a near or distant relative working at ICAR/IARI must declare it and communicate it to the office as per the format in Annexure-II.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.