Junior Research Fellow – “Integrative laxonomie studies on species core grant diversity of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and their potential natural enemies”

Job Title
Junior Senior Fellow / Junior Research Fellow

Number of Posts

• 1

Project Details

• Project Name: Integrative taxonomic studies on species diversity of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and their potential natural enemies
• Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), New Delhi under core grant scheme (CRG)

Project Duration

• Up to March 1, 2027 (The appointment is co-terminus with the project)

Salary

• Rs. 37000/month + House rent allowance 30%

Location

• Place of Posting: ICAR-NBAIR, Yelahanka Campus
• Interview Venue: ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Hebbal, Bangalore, Karnataka

Eligibility

• M.Sc in Agricultural Entomology with ICAR/ CSIR/UGC-NET or equivalent National Level Eligibility Test as DST guidelines (Desirable Qualification)
• Candidates with research experience in insect taxonomy, DNA barcoding, Insect culture maintenance and data analysis (Desirable)

Requirements

• The applicant must submit attested copies of certificates along with the application and a brief of research work done vis-a-vis publications in peer-reviewed journals during post-graduation & present employment, and two passport size photographs.
• Applicants must bring their original documents at the time of interview for verification.
• A No Objection Certificate from the employer/University is required if the candidate is in employment elsewhere.
• The application must be Type-filled and signed by the candidate (hand-scribbled applications will be rejected).

Age Limit

• Maximum 35 years for male and 40 years for female.
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC is applicable as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules.

Last Date

• September 18, 2026 (for sending advance copy of application)

How to Apply

• Eligible candidates may appear for the walk-in-interview on September 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Hebbal, Bangalore, Karnataka.
• Candidates must be present at the interview venue half an hour before the scheduled time (by 10:30 AM). Late arrivals after 10:30 AM will be considered absent.
• Candidates who wish to send an advance copy of the application may send it on or before September 18, 2026 to: Dr. K. SELVARAJ, Senior Scientist & Principal Investigator, ICAR-NBAIR, Post Bag No. 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bangalore – 560 024.
• Do not send original certificates along with the application.
• Do not send soft copy of application by Email.
• No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview.
• The MS Word version of the application format can be obtained from the website www.nbair.res.in.