The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare , Government of India. Formerly known as Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, it was established on 16 July 1929 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in pursuance of the report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture. The ICAR has its headquarters at New Delhi.
Post : Project Assistant
Applications from Indian nationals are invited for temporary engagement under the following project. Engagement shall be purely on contractual basis.
Title of the Project : Exploration, conservation and characterization of Wild Brassica species for the development of genetic and genomic resources to uncover climate resilient traits through integrated approaches
Funding Agency : Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Duration of the Tenure : Till 09/02/2028 (Initial appointment for one year extendable for the period of termination of project based on satisfactory performance)
Emoluments Fixed per month : Rs. 25000/-
Essential Qualifications : B.Sc/ graduation passed in biological science/ biology related subjects or any relevant subject
Desirable Qualifications : Relevant 1-2 years experience in field of plants, office work
coordination etc
Terms & Conditions
1. Interested candidates will attend the Walk-In-Interviews with 2 copies of Application form along with 2 – attested copies of all the documents related to educational qualifications/experience/publications etc. The candidates must also bring all the Original documents for verification. However, the candidates who wish to take online interviews must submit their Application form strictly in the prescribed format along with the scanned pdf of their original documents by dated 24.07.2025 The application form and the documents must be clubbed in a single pdf and send it on the email IDs viz., recruitmentnipb@gmail.com,and megha.megha144@gmail.com. The subject of the e-mail should be kept as the Advertisement No. of the post.
2. The link for taking the interviews will be sent on the email ID of the eligible candidates only.
3. The Original of following documents, along with 2 self-attested copies, mentioned below must be brought by the candidate to secure their eligibility for taking Interviews.
I. Application form strictly in the format given in the next page (all fields mandatory)
II. Complete CV.
III. Class 10 Mark sheet IV. Class 10 Pass Certificate
V. Class 12 Mark sheet
VI. Class 12 Pass Certificate
VII. Graduation Mark sheet/Transcript
VIII. Graduation Degree Certificate
IX. Post-Graduation Mark sheet/Transcript
X. Post-Graduation Degree Certificate
XI. Experience Certificate (as & where applicable)
XII. No-Objection Certificate (essentially required if currently employed, as & where applicable)
XIII. Conversion factor from CGPA to percentage, wherever applicable.
XIV. PhD. Degree certificate. (as & where applicable)
XV. PhD marksheet. (as & where applicable)
XVI. SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/PH certificate as applicable.
XVII. Copy of publication if any.
XVIII. Any other relevant documents. Those candidates who fail to bring the documents mentioned above on the date of Interviews, their candidature is liable to be cancelled.
4. Only candidates having essential qualifications would be considered for the interviews.
5. The upper age limit for the position of Project Assistant is 50 years.
6. Number of post as advertised may increase or decrease depending upon the requirement of the Institute and various undergoing/running projects having same essential qualifications. 7. Incomplete applications without requisite documents in any form will be summarily rejected.
8. All the claims made in application form needs to be attached with substantial documentary evidence else the claim will not be considered.
9. For claiming experience, necessary experience certificate duly issued by competent authority has to be enclosed with application for consideration of the same.
10. The positions are purely temporary, on a contractual basis and initially offered for one year or till project duration whichever is earlier. However, the positions can be terminated with one months’ notice owing to any change in circumstances. The person selected will have no right to claim employment or engagement in ICAR at the end of the contract period.
11. Concealing of facts/canvassing shall lead to disqualification of the candidature.
12. The Competent Authority/Director of the Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason thereof.
13. The decision of the Competent Authority/Director of the Institute will be final and binding in all aspects.
14. In case of any disputes, it will be resolved within the jurisdiction of New Delhi Court only.
15. Candidates are advised to keep checking the Institute website on a regular basis for any kind of further information regarding interview.
16. No TA/DA would be given for appearing in the interview.
The application form and the documents must be clubbed in a single pdf and send it on the email IDs viz., recruitmentnipb@gmail.com, , and megha.megha144@gmail.com. The subject of the e-mail should be kept as the Advertisement No. of the post.
The tentative date of interview is 25.07.2025.
The candidates shall report at LBS Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012 at 9.30 am.
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