ICAR-IARI Plant Sciences & Biotech Research Fellow Recruitment

DIVISION OF PLANT PATHOLOGY

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi - 110012

in-person/ online through video conferencing-in-Interview Applications are invited to attend Interview (in-person/ online through video conferencing) will be held for recruitment of the two positions of (one) JRF/SRF and one SRF/Project AssociateI in the Division of Plant Pathology purely on contractual basis under SERB-DST funded IARITERI collaborative research project “Molecular breeding to develop resistance against anthracnose (fruit rot) in chilli” (upto Feb 2023) and DBT funded NBPGR-IARI collaborative research project “Leveraging genetic resources for accelerated genetic improvement of Linseed using comprehensive genomics and phenotyping approaches”(upto Feb 2025), respectively. The positions are of temporary nature and co-terminus with the project.

Owing to the prevailing COVID-19 crisis, candidates may choose for interview either inperson or through online process. The eligible candidates (appearing in-person as well as online mode) are requested to send their application in the enclosed proforma along with scanned copy of the original documents through email to Lakshman.Prasad@icar.gov.in with a copy to laxmanprasad25@yahoo.com by June 10, 2020 or till positions filled. After screening the applications, the eligible candidates will be informed for further details regarding interview by email or over phone. Original documents of the candidates appearing interview in-person will be verified on the interview date and for the candidates appearing online interview will be verified at a later stage.

SN. Stipend No Projects Essential Qualification and desirable experiences Post graduate degree in basic science or in JRF Rs. 01 Molecular professional courses (Plant Pathology/ Biobreeding 31000 p.m. +24% technology/Genetics/Botany or other related to HRA fields of plant sciences) selected through a develop ………….. process described through any norms given in DST Office Memorandum (O.M) No. in chilli” SR/S9/Z-08/2018 dated 30-01-2019 i.e Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Test CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant professorship) and GATE The selection process through national level exam conducted by Central government departments and their agencies and institute such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.

Desirable experience in pathological and biochemical techniques.

Project Rs. 31000 pm Associate-I +24% /JRF HRA for Project Assoc-I & 31000/ + 24% HRA for first two years and Rs35000/- + 24%HRA from 3rd year (for JRF)

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Leveraging genetic resources for accelerated genetic improveme nt of Linseed using……. approaches .

Post graduate degree in basic science or post graduate degree in professional courses (Plant Pathology/ Biotechnology/Genetics/ Botany or other related fields of plant sciences) (DST Office Memorandum (O.M) No. SR/S9/Z05/2019 dated 21-08-2019).

Desirable experience in pathological and molecular techniques Upper age limit: 35 years

Terms and Conditions: 1. For the details of qualifications and other requirements, please refer to ICAR Office Memorandum (F. No. Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated: 13/07/2015 & F.No. Agri.

Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated: 09/10/2015). The emolument of the above positions will be as per DST/DBT rules.

2. Age Limit for the positions is 35 years max. Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years’ relaxation for SC/ST and woman candidates as per Government/ ICAR guidelines. Minimum age should be of 18 years as on date of interview.

3. The eligible candidates should report for the interview 30 minutes before scheduled time on the date of interview for necessary formalities. Candidates appearing for interview should bring two copies of their biodata in prescribed application format given below (Annexure I & II), two passport size photographs and one set of attested photocopies of their certificates/ mark-sheets/ experience proof etc. Applicants must bring with them original documents at the time of interview for verification.

4. Only the candidates having essential qualifications would be entertained for the interview.

5. No objection certificate from the employer, in case he/ she has an employment.

6. Candidates whose near/ distant relative(s) is an employee of the ICAR/ IARI, has to declare it and communicate this office as per format given below. Such declaration must reach to the undersigned by June 12, 2020.

7. Candidates reaching after specified time may not ordinarily be entertained.

8. Canvassing in any form would lead to disqualification of the candidate.

9. No TA/ DA will be paid for attending the interview.

10. The selected candidates shall not claim for any regular appointments at this institute as the above positions are purely contractual, non-regular, time bound and are co-terminus with the project.

(Assistant Administrative Officer) Division of Plant Pathology ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-12

Annexure-I

Application Format for the position of ‘JRF/Senior Research Fellow’

1.

Name of the Applicant : (In Block Letters)

2.

Father/ Husband’s Name

3.

Weather belongs to SC/ ST/ OBC/ General:

4.

Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY):

5.

Age on 12th June, 2020:

6.

Sex (Male / Female) :

7.

Present Address (with pin code):

Paste your passport size photograph

:

a. for Correspondence: b. Permanent address : 8.

E-mail and Contact number:

9.

Details of Educational Qualification : (in chronological order, starting from 10th Class onwards including additional degree/ diploma Exam/Class/ Board/Institution/ Year of S.N. Degree/Diploma University Passing

Subject

% Marks/ OGPA

Division

10. Details of Working/ Professional Experience (if any): (Particulars of all previous and present employment, list for which proof is available, enclose attested copies of experience) S.N. Position Held

Employer

Duration From

Total Experience (in months) To

11. Are you an employee elsewhere? (If Yes, provide the details and NOC from employer): 12. ICAR/CSIR National Eligibility Test (NET) Detail: 13. List of Research Papers, Professional Achievements and Additional Information (if any):

14. Are you having Near/ Distant Relative(s) working at ICAR/ IARI? (If Yes, must declare it and communicate to the undersigned by post on or before June 12th, 2020. If communicated or declared on the date of interview, candidate will not be interviewed. If candidates having No Near/ Distant Relative(s) working at ICAR/ IARI will also furnish a declaration in the format given in Annexure-III on the date of interview) 15. Self-declaration regarding truthfulness in application:

DECLARATION I do hereby declare that all the statements made in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand and agree that in the event of any information being found false/ incorrect/ incomplete or ineligibility being detected at any time before or after interview/ selection, my candidature/ appointment may be cancelled or is liable to be rejected without any notice.

Date and Place:……………………

Signature…………………………..……….............

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

Annexure-II

DECLARATION (To be submitted in advance by candidates whose relative(s) is an employee of ICAR/IARI; 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) / Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, India.

Or

I …………………………………………………, declare that I am related to the following individual(s) employed in ICAR/IARI, New Delhi, 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.

Date and Signature…………………………..……….............

Place:……………………

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