Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. This opportunity is part of the ANRF-Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PM-ECRG) project focusing on innovative techniques for pest control. Interested candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with a detailed CV as per the norms.
🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), located in New Delhi, is a premier institute for agricultural research, education, and extension. It is renowned for its contributions to the field of agriculture and has been instrumental in the development of new technologies and methodologies to enhance agricultural productivity.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
🎯Project Details
- Project Title – “CRISPR/Cas Mediated Precision-Guided Sterile Insect Technique for the Population Suppression of Maize Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Cotton Pink Bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)” at the Division of Entomology, ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI)
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Life Science, Entomology, Agricultural Entomology, Bioinformatics, or allied subjects. Candidates with a degree in these fields and who have cleared ICAR/CSIR/UGC-Eligibility Test are preferred.
Desirable: Research experience in Insect Biotechnology, CRISPR-Cas, RNAi, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Proteomics, Transcriptomics, or Nanobiotechnology. Proficiency in lab techniques such as real-time PCR, SDS PAGE, insect embryonic microinjection, functional genomics, bioinformatics, data analysis, and insect culture maintenance is advantageous.
The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
Rs. 37,000/- + HRA per month as per DST O.M. No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 (E-file-41804) dated 26.06.2023.
💺 JOB LOCATION
Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications using the annexed Application Proforma, together with relevant enclosures. The signed Application Proforma and scanned enclosures should be merged into a single PDF document and emailed to ak.hexapoda@gmail.com by 25th August 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email and invited to attend an online or in-person interview in Delhi.
Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address.
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 25th August 2025
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position under the PM-ECRG project.
Junior Research Fellow Recruitment: View Official Notification
Reference: https://iari.res.in/files/jobs/Junior_Research_Fellow_04082026.pdf
In conclusion, this opportunity at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute offers a unique chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in pest control using CRISPR/Cas technology. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply and be part of this innovative project.
