Young Professional-I (YP-I)

Job Title
Young Professional-I (YP-I) under the CRP Biofortification

Number of Posts
01

Salary
Rs. 30,000/- (Consolidated)

Location
ICAR- Indian Institute of Rice Research (Formerly Directorate of Rice Research), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 30: Telangana (Phone No’s: 040-24591254, FAX: 040-24591217)

Eligibility

• Bachelor of Sciences in Agricultural Sciences/ Botany/ Life Sciences
• OR Diploma holders in Agriculture/Seed Technology

Requirements

• Experience in X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (Desirable)
• At least two years of experience in rice field studies, hybridization, data collection, and grain quality analysis (Desirable)
• Proficiency in computer applications and scientific report writing (Desirable)

Job Description

• Support field activities, data collection and compilation, grain quality analysis, and nutritional parameter estimation.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 45 years
• Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates as per government rules (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PH candidates)

Last Date
18-09-2026

How to Apply

• Eligible candidates may send their applications in the prescribed pro-forma to the e-mail address qualitylabiirr@gmail.com latest by 18-09-2026.
• Candidates must send a soft copy of the filled-in application form duly signed as per the format annexed, along with self-attested scanned copies of the original documents of the qualifications, experience certificates, additional qualifications (if any), and a recent photograph pasted onto the scanned application.
• All documents must be uploaded as a Single PDF File in the same order as mentioned.
• Mobile Number and E-mail ID must be entered in the prescribed application form; the applicant must have a valid operative email and mobile number.
• After screening of the applications, the short-listed candidates will be informed about the details of the Virtual Interview (Date and Time) by e-mail.
• No Objection Certificate from the present employer is a must, if the candidate is already working.

Terms and Conditions

• The post is purely temporary initially for one year. It may be extendable based on the performance and fund availability.
• Original documents will be verified at the time of appointment/joining.
• The selected candidate will be required to produce all the original documents and a medical certificate at the time of joining.
• Only the shortlisted candidates would be interviewed.
• Concealing of facts or canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification or termination of such candidates.
• The decision of PI would be final and binding in all aspects.