Life Sciences Jobs at ICAR-IVRI

The Imperial Bacteriological Laboratory (IBL) established at Pune in 1889, was first led by Dr Alfred Lingard, as In-charge of the laboratory in 1890. Two years later, it was felt that handling highly infectious micro-organisms and pathological materials in a densely populated city like Pune is hazardous. Consequently, the laboratory was shifted in 1893 to an isolated site amidst the dense conifer forest of Mukteswar in the Kumaon hills of United Province located at about 1500 m above the mean sea level. Cattle plague or rinderpest was the most devastating disease in those days and the institute gave top priority for controlling this deadly disease. In fact, the first batch of anti-rinderpest serum was produced in 1899.

Applications are invited for interview for engagement of Project Staff under the ICMR project entitled ‘Unifying Health Spheres: Clonal Linkages of Carbapenem- Resistant Acinetobacter in Healthcare and Food Settings and Development of Pen-Side Diagnostic Tool’.

Project Research Scientist-I (Non- Medical) : One No.
Essential Qualification : 1. Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees (Life Sciences); Or
2. For Engineering- Four Years Graduate Degree (Biotechnology).
Desirable Qualification : 1. Knowledge in computer applications, data organization/ management/ report preparation/ writing, power point presentation etc.
2. Evidence of at least two years’ research experience in microbiological techniques (PCR; bacterial isolation and identification; basic microbiological techniques, bioinformatics etc.) relevant to the project.
3. Publications in peer-reviewed journals of repute.
4. Research personnel who have earlier worked in any External-aided projects.
Consolidated Remuneration : Rs. 56000/- + HRA, as admissible (As per ICMR rules)
Age Limit : 35

Project Technical Support-III : One No.
Essential Qualification : 1. Three Years Graduate degree in relevant subject/ field + three Years post qualification experience or PG in relevant subject/ field (Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ life sciences). Or
2. For Engineering / IT / CS -Four Years Graduate Degree (Biotechnology).
Desirable Qualification : 1. Knowledge in computer applications, data organization/ management/ file processing.
2. Evidence of research experience in laboratory microbiological techniques (PCR; bacterial isolation and identification; basic microbiological techniques etc.) relevant to the project.
Consolidated Remuneration : Rs. 28000/- + HRA, as admissible (As per ICMR rules)
Age Limit : 35

Terms & Conditions
1. Candidates fulfilling the essential qualification only need to attend the interview. Age limit for each position is mentioned above. Age relaxation is applicable as per Govt. of India/ICAR Rules.
2. The eligible candidates may send the biodata (Annexure- I) to the e-mail of Principal Investigator, Dr. Jess Vergis, Senior Scientist, Centre for Wildlife, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar (jessvergisivri@gmail.com) on or before 26/04/2026, 05:00 PM.
3. The candidate shall bring duly filled Annexure-I, one set of duly signed biodata, self- attested copy of all the relevant documents (testimonials, certificates, publications etc.) and age proof with one set passport-size photographs along with all the original certificates of all required certificates from matriculation onwards and experience certificate in original (if any) with them for the interview. Any change in the date and time of the interview will be updated in the institute website.
4. No objection and experience certificate from the employer in case he/she is in employment must be submitted along with the application form.
5. No TA/DA will be paid to the applicants for appearing in interview.

6. The appointments will purely be time-bound, on contractual basis of non-regular nature and co-terminus with the project.
7. Notwithstanding the duration of the scheme, the engagement of the candidates can be discontinued owing to administrative reasons at any time. Non-maintenance of the discipline or failure to perform the duties assigned will make the candidates liable for termination.
8. The candidates may also leave the assignment, on their own volition, by giving one month’s notice.
9. Concealing of facts or canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification of the candidature or termination even after appointment.
10. The timely guidelines issued for the candidates engaged under the ICMR schemes will be followed.

Walk in Interview
30.04.2026 (Thursday) at Committee room (Room No. 442), MLB, ICAR-IVRI from 11:00 AM.