NBPGR requires Project Associate, JRF, Project Assistant

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi and Bioversity International-India, New Delhi in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Association for Agricultural Research Insti-tutes Bangkok, are organizing the Eighth International Training Course on In Vitro and Cryopreservation Approaches for Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources’ from Nov. 5-19, 2019.

Applications are invited to attend an Interview (walk-in/ online through video conferencing) for the following posts in two sub-projects under the DBT-funded network project “Leveraging genetic resources for accelerated genetic improvement of Linseed using comprehensive genomics and phenotyping approaches” at ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi.

Project Assistant
No of post : 02
Sub-project 1 : Phenotyping of entire linseed germplasm collection conserved at National Genebank (NGB) for agro-morphological traits- (Component 1).
Name of PI : Dr. Vikender Kaur, Senior Scientist, Division of Germplasm Evaluation, ICAR- NBPGR.
Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 20000/ + 27% HRA
Qualification (Essential / Desirable) : Essential qualification : Graduation in Life Sciences / Botany / Agriculture / Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Computer Science or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in field crops/ laboratory work, handling of office documents, basic knowledge of computer and data entry, etc.
Project Duration : One year (01.03.2025 to 28.02.2026)

Project Associate- I
No of post : 01
Sub-project 5 : Evaluation of linseed germplasm for major abiotic stresses- Drought and Salt Stress – (Component 1)
Name of PI : Dr. Vikender Kaur, Senior Scientist, Division of Germplasm Evaluation, ICAR- NBPGR.
Monthly Emoluments : (i) Rs. 31000/- + 27% HRA (for scholars who are selected through CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship or GATE) or a selection process through National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments/Agenci es/ Institutions. (ii) Rs. 25000/- + 27% HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Essential qualification : Master’s degree in Genetics/ Plant Breeding/ Genetics & Plant breeding/ Agriculture/ Botany/ Life sciences/ Biotechnology from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in phenotyping of crop for the morpho- phenological and physiological traits and data analysis.
Project Duration : One year (01.03.2025 to 28.02.2026)

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
No of post : 01
Sub-project 6 : Wide hybridization and genetic enhancement – (Component 1).
Name of PI : Dr. Mamta Singh, Scientist (Senior Scale), Division of Germplasm Evaluation, ICAR- NBPGR.
Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 37000/- + 27% HRA
Essential qualification : Master degree in Genetics/ Plant Breeding/ Genetics & Plant breeding/ Agriculture/ Botany/ Life sciences/ Biotechnology with 4/ 5 years of Bachelor's from a recognized university. OR Post-graduate degree in above mentioned subjects with 3 years Bachelor's degree and 2 years Master's degree with NET/GATE qualifications.
Desirable Qualification : Candidate understanding plant breeding trials, experience of handling field crops and populations, crossing techniques and research experience in molecular biology would be desired.
Project Duration : One year (01.03.2025 to 28.02.2026)

Age Limit : The upper age limit for the post of JRF/Project Associate-I is 35 years as on the date of advertisement. The upper age limit for Project Assistant and Field Worker is 50 years as on the date of advertisement. Age limits are relaxable for 5 years for SC/ ST/ female candidates, upto 10 years for differently abled candidates and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates as per Govt. of India norms.

Terms and Conditions
• Candidates are requested to ensure their eligibility like age, qualification etc. before appearing for the interview
• Candidates having essential qualification will only be considered for interview.
• No TA/DA and official accommodation will be provided for appearing in the interview.
• The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, selected candidate has no right to claim for regularization or absorption whatsoever in ICAR/NBPGR
• The decision of Director of the institute will be final and binding in all aspects.
• The Director reserves the right to terminate the contract of job as mentioned above, even before the completion of the project for which no appeal thereof shall be made.
• Candidates are required to send scanned pdf copy of all the relevant certificates/ mark sheets etc., with an application with full bio-data affixing a passport size photograph on the top. The originals will be verified at the time of joining.
• If any information of the candidate is found to be incorrect or concealing any facts, his/her candidature to the interview/ selection to the post is liable to be cancelled at any stage.
• Emoluments may be paid as per satisfaction of the work by the PI and fund availability by the funding agency.
• In case of any disputes, it will be resolved in the jurisdiction of New Delhi only.