ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources

Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012

Applications are invited to attend Interview (walk-in & online) for the post of one Junior Research Fellow in NECTAR
funded project at ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi
The eligible candidates are requested to send their application form along with scanned copy of the original
documents in a single pdf file through email to [email protected] latest by 18th May 2025. Interview will be
held in the last week of May ,2025 (tentatively). After screening the applications, the eligible candidates will be
intimated by e-mail and phone for interview.

Project Title: DST funded NECTAR project "Strengthening Community-Based Seed Systems and Building Value
Chain for Traditional Crops to Enhance Farmers Livelihoods of Northeast India"
Name of the PI: Dr. Praveen Kumar Singh
Name of the Period Emoluments Essential Qualifications
post (no. of
posts)

JRF – Junior upto i) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for scholars who Post Graduate Degree in Botany/ Plant
Research June are selected through Genetics Resources/ Life Sciences/
Fellow (One) 2027 Genetics and Plant Breeding / Seed
a. Qualified National Eligibility Test- Science and Technology/ Horticulture
CSIR-UGC NET including
lectureship (Assistant
Desirable Qualification:
Professorship) and GATE.
Experience of working on community seed
b.The Selection process through system, exploration and collection of plant
National level examinations
germplasm, farmers centric research and
conducted by Central
extension especially in the North-east India.
Government Departments and
Upper age limit: 35 years on the date of
their Agencies and Institutions
advertisement. Age limits are relaxable for 5
such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS,
DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, years for SC/ ST/ female candidates, upto 10
years for Differently Abled candidates and 3
IISER, NISER etc.
years for OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates as
ii) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for scholars
who do not fall under (i) above per Govt. of India norms.
iii)From 3rd year onwards: Rs.
28,000/- + HRA for scholars as
mentioned in (ii) above
 General Terms and Conditions for the Advertisement

 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. The 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 entertained.
 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.
 Annexure-I

APPLICATION FORMAT

Post Applied for (S.No. and Post name as per advt. must be indicated)

1. Full Name (In block letters)

2. Father’s/ Husband’s name
3. Date of Birth Affix Passport size
(DD/MM/YY) photo
4. Age as on date of
advertisement
5. Permanent address with Pin
Code

6. Corresponding address

7. Mobile Number

8. E-mail id

9. Gender

10. Marital Status

11. Whether belongs to

SC/ST/OBC/General/Others
12. Aadhar No. (copy enclosed)

13. Details of educational qualification from 10th onwards*

Degree Discipline/ Board/ Year of Duration of Marks

passing course (Percentage)
Subject University

10th

12th

Graduation

Post
Graduation

Ph. D.

NET/GATE qualified?

*Candidates are advised to submit copy of original degree/marksheet instead of submitting provisional degree
certificates. Original certificates and marksheets will be verified at the time of interview.
 14. Experience ( Attach relevant certificate for supporting the claims)

S. Post/Position Employer/Organization/University Period Nature of Job

No. held
(From-To)

15. Details of publications (only published research papers along with latest NAAS score):
S. No. Details of research Publication NAAS Relevance to the
Rating project/post applied
(Year)

16. Additional Relevant Information if any:

17. Whether obtained NOC from present employer, if employed…? (if yes, copy enclosed)

Declaration

The information given above by me is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. If any information is found false,
my candidature and services if selected may be terminated without any notice.

Date: Signature of Candidate

Place:

Name:…………
 Annexure-II

DECLARATION
(To be submitted in advance by candidates whose relative(s) is an employee of ICAR/NBPGR/any other
ICAR Institute; other candidates will furnish it at the time of interview)

I ....................................................................., declare that none of my near or distant relative(s) is an

employee of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)/ National Bureau of Plant Genetic
Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi, India/any other ICAR Institute.

Or
I ................................................................. declare that I am related to the following individual (s) employed
in ICAR/National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi, India/any other ICAR Institute
whose name(s), designation, nature of duties and relationship with me is furnished below.

Name:

Designation:

Institute/Organization:

Nature of duties:

In the event of the above cited information is found to be incorrect or concealing any facts, my candidature to
the interview/ selection to the post is liable to be cancelled at any stage.

Date and Place ………………………………....

Full Name of the Candidate…………………………………

Signature .......................................................