Genome Editing Fellowship at IARI | Masters in Biotechnology / Genetics / Life Sciences

Applications are invited to attend Online Interview for Unreserved Temporary Posts of RA, SRF, YP II, YP I under the ongoing externally funded projects. Interested Candidates may send their biodata with self attested scanned copies of degree certificates, mark sheets of 10, 12, UG, PG and PhD.

Project 1 : Genotype-Independent Transformation Platforms for Genome Editing in Oilseeds and Pulses.
Project 2 : ICAR EFC- Genome Editing Project

RA (2 post)
Fellowship / month salary : Rs 61,000/- per month + 30% HRA (for Master Degree holders) & Rs 67,000/- per month + 30% HRA (for Ph. D).
Essential Qualifications : Ph.D. in the relevant subject/ With Master's degree holders: Master's degree in the relevant subject with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree having 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average, with at least three years of research experience. (Subjects : Biotechnology/ Plant Biotechnology / Plant Biochemistry / Genetics / Life Sciences / Molecular Biology)
Desirable qualifications : Agrobacterium mediate genetic transformation of rice/Chickpea/Mustard/ Pigeon pea, particle gun mediated transformation of plants, RNA mediated gene editing, Genome editing of plants, molecular cloning, Molecular analysis of transgenic plants

JRF (2 post)
Fellowship / month salary : Rs 37000 +30% HRA per month research experience
Essential Qualifications : Master’s degree in Plant Physiology/ Plant Biotechnology/ Plant Biochemistry or in relevant subjects. The candidates must have qualified UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET/GATE or equivalent OR Ph.D. in any of the above disciplines
Desirable qualifications :Agrobacterium mediate genetic transformation of rice, molecular cloning, Molecular and physiological analysis of transgenic plants, data Analysis, Research paper writting

YP-I/ Project assistant
Fellowship / month salary : Rs 30000/- Consolidated/ No HRA will be provided
Essential Qualifications : Bachelor degree
Desirable qualifications : Experience of working in lab and doing office work. Solution/media preparation, autoclaving.

YP-II
Fellowship / month salary : Rs 42000/- Consolidated/ No HRA will be provided
Essential Qualifications : Master’s degree in Plant Physiology/ Plant Biotechnology/ Plant Biochemistry or in relevant subjects
Desirable qualifications : Agrobacterium mediate genetic transformation of rice, molecular cloning, Molecular and physiological analysis of transgenic plants

For more details please see ICAR OM No Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated 13th July, 2015, OM No Agril. Edn. 6/27/2014-HRD 9th October, 2015 of the Council and OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated, 30th January 2019 for eligibility.

• Age limit : Maximum 35 years for men for SRF/YP I positions. For women/SC/ST/OBC, an age relaxation of 5 years will be given as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules.
• No objection Certificate from the current employer is required, if working.
• Biodata as per the format given in Annexure 1 should be submitted along with attested copies of 10th, 12th, Under-graduation, post-graduation, Ph.D. and NET/GATE and other certificates required. Affix an attested recent passport size photograph in the Biodata. The biodata should contain Academic qualifications starting from 10th Standard to the maximum qualification with % marks obtained, distinction/medal if any. This is required for calculation of academic score. If the candidates do not fill the marks and relevant attested certificates, the academic score will not be awarded.
• Candidate should submit office orders for research experience, in addition to the certificate from the PIs, wherever applicable.
• Candidate should bring project work report/thesis, testimonials/experience certificates, published research papers, etc. to support their claim on experience.
• The above posts are purely temporary and will be filled on contractual basis for an initial period of six months or project duration whichever is earlier. The tenure may be extended based on the satisfactory performance of the incumbent. There is no provision of re- engagement after termination of scheme. Selected candidate shall not claim for regular appointment at this institute as the fellowship is co-terminus with respective scheme.
• If the performance of the SRF is non-satisfactory, he/she will be terminated from the post with one- month notice.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

The last date for receipt of the Biodata is 3rd April 2026. After screening the applications, only candidates with essential and desirable qualifications will be called for interview. Any change in the Interview date will be intimated to the selected candidate or placed in IARI website. The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project end date.