Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Vegetable Science at ICAR-IARI Delhi

About the position

ICAR-IARI, New Delhi invites applications for one Senior Research Fellow (SRF) post in Vegetable Science. The post is in the Division of Vegetable Science under the ICAR funded CRP Hybrid Technology (Crop: Cauliflower). The engagement is purely contractual.

Eligibility

• Essential: Master's degree in Vegetable Science / Horticulture / Genetics and Plant Breeding / Plant Biotechnology with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor's degree.
• Candidates with a postgraduate degree with 3 years Bachelor degree and 2 years Master degree should have NET qualification and 2 years of research experience, as per the OMs cited in the notice.
• Desirable: experience in handling field experiments, crop data recording, basic statistical analysis, PCR, qPCR analysis, tissue culture and biochemical analysis.
• Age: minimum 21 years, maximum 35 years as on date of interview. Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and women, 3 years for OBC.

Fellowship / pay

• ₹37,000 + HRA for I and II year.
• ₹42,000 + HRA for III year onwards.
• HRA as per Central Government rates for the city or location.
• Tenure: one year or till completion or termination of the project, whichever is earlier.

How to apply

1. Fill the Application Proforma (Annexure-I) and the Declaration Form (Annexure-II).
2. Attach scanned, self-attested copies of certificates and supporting documents.
3. Carry the documents and originals to the interview on 2 Nov 2026 at 10.30 AM.
4. Report to the Division of Vegetable Science, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi 110012.
5. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.