Senior Research Fellow and Field Labour position for a project titled- “Characterization of Chickpea Germplasm Resources to Accelerate Genomics-assisted Crop Improvement”

Job Title
Senior Research Fellow and Field Labour

Number of Posts

• Senior Research Fellow: 01
• Field Labour: 01

Salary

• Senior Research Fellow: Rs. 42,000 + 9% HRA per month
• Field Labour: Rs. 18,000 + 9% HRA per month

Location
Pulses Improvement Project, M.P.K.V., Rahuri, Dist. Ahilyanagar

Eligibility

• Senior Research Fellow: Ph.D. or M.Sc. (Agri.) in the discipline of Genetics and Plant Breeding or Seed Technology or Plant Physiology
• Field Labour: B.Sc. (Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Food Science)

Responsibilities

• Senior Research Fellow: Conduct field trials, collect observations related to the project, data filling and analysis, technical correspondence related to the project, and extension activities.
• Field Labour: Assist the Senior Research Fellow in all assigned duties and perform all field work as per the mandates of the project.

Duration
6 months (temporary/contractual basis)

Last Date
27/10/2026

How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply on plain paper giving full details as per the provided proforma. Applications must be submitted to The Principal Investigator, DBT Chickpea Network Mission Project, Pulses Improvement Project, M.P.K.V., Rahuri, Pin- 413 722, Dist.- Ahilyanagar on or before 27/10/2026. Candidates must be present at the Directorate of Research office, M.P.K.V., Rahuri for the interview, with original and attested photocopies of documents. The interview date will be communicated to candidates via their provided contact number/email.