Junior Research Fellow position for a project titled- “Identification and characterization of powdery mildew (Erysiphe cruciferarum) resistance using existing and novel mutant population of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea)”

Job Title
Junior Research Fellow

Number of Posts
One

Salary
Rs. 37000/- + HRA (for first two years)

Location
ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, Lal Bahadur Shastri Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110012

Eligibility

• Post graduate degree in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Life Science with NET Qualified; OR
• Post Graduate Degree in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Life Science or relevant subjects; OR
• Bachelors’ degree in relevant subjects with four years Bachelors’ degree or Post Graduate degree in professional courses selected through a process described in any one of the following:
• Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Test CSIR, UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant professorship) and GATE.
• The selection process through national level exam conducted by Central government departments and their agencies and institute such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant experience in pathogen handling/plant breeding/execution of field trials/molecular biology/Bioinformatics tools/ and techniques like next generation sequencing.

Age Limit

• Male: 35 years
• Female: 40 years

Last Date
The interview is scheduled for 20.07.2026.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates may attend the Walk-In-Interview on 20.07.2026 at 9:30 A.M. at LBS Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012.
• Candidates may send the application form along with clubbed documents in a single PDF to ashish.pathology@gmail.com. The advertisement number (4001-634/JRF/393150) must be mentioned as the subject of the email.
• Candidates must bring 2 copies of the application form, 2 self-attested copies of all relevant documents, and all original documents for verification.
• Candidates must be present at least 60 minutes before the reporting time.