Junior Research Fellow position for a project titled: “Optimization, characterization and nutraceutical value labeling of traditionally fermented Rice Beer (Zutho) of Nagaland for sustainable development towards Entrepreneurial and Socioeconomic Livelihood in North East India”

Job Title
Young Professional-II

Number of Posts
One post

Project Title
Optimization, characterization and nutraceutical value labeling of traditionally fermented Rice Beer (Zutho) of Nagaland for sustainable development towards Entrepreneurial and Socioeconomic Livelihood in North East India.

Project Duration
2 years

Salary
₹42,000/- consolidated per month

Location
Division of Biochemistry, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012

Eligibility

• Essential Academic Qualifications: Master’s degree in biochemistry/ food sciences/ life sciences subjects with a 3-year Bachelor’s degree and a 2-year Master’s degree without NET qualification will be considered for YP-II.
• Desirable Qualification: Metabolite profiling, physico-chemical analysis, bioactive extraction, nutraceutical quality validation, statistical analysis, etc.

Age Limit
Maximum 35 years for Young Professional-II. Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST/Women candidates as per Government of India rules.

Last Date
17th August, 2026 (Walk-in interview)

How to Apply

• A walk-in interview will be held.
• Candidates should report for interview at 11:00 A.M. on 17th August, 2026 at Division of Biochemistry, ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012.
• No objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer is required, if working.
• Bio-data as per the format given in Annexure-I should be submitted along with self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets of 10th, 12th, Under-graduation, Post-graduation.
• The time for interview will be allotted separately to each candidate after verifying the certificate.