Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.
🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION
ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (ICAR-NBAIR)
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
The ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (ICAR-NBAIR) is a premier research institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. It focuses on the study and management of insect resources for sustainable agriculture. The bureau is dedicated to advancing research in entomology and providing solutions for pest management in agriculture.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
🎯 DEPARTMENT / DISCIPLINE / SPECIALIZATION
- Project titled –“Faunistic studies on bamboo-shoot fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of Western Ghats and Northeast India (CRG/2022/003976)”
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
Essential: M.Sc. in Agril. Entomology/ Zoology/Any other relevant subjects under life sciences Those with 3 years Bachelor’s degree must have NET/GATE qualification or equivalent (As per ICAR memorandum F.No.Agri.Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated 13.07.2015 and F.No. Agri.Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated 09.10.2015) Desirable: Knowledge of insect collection, processing and rearing, basics of insect morphology and molecular characterization.
The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
Rs. 31,000/- pm (consolidated) + HRA The incumbent will not be eligible for any other allowances
💺 JOB LOCATION
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
📝 HOW TO APPLY
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 instructions:
1. Do noi send your original certificates along with application.
2. Do not send soft copy of application by E-mail
3. No call letters will be issued. Applicants are expected to be present at the interview venue
on the said date and time and half an hour before the scheduled time
4. Late arrival (After 9.30 AM) of applicant s Tor the interview will be considered as ABSENT.
The eligible candidates may appear for the walk -in-iuLerview on 4 September 2026 at 9:30 AM along with their complete bio-data in the application format furnished in pages 3-4. Those candidates, who wish to send advance copy of the application, may send it in the address given below on or before 4,h September 2026.
The applicant must submit attested copies of certificates along with application and a brief of research work done vis-a-vis publications in peer reviewed journals during post graduation & present employment and two passport size photographs. Applicant must bring with them original documents at the time of interview for verification. All eligible candidates are requested to be present 30 minutes before schedule time on the date of interview for necessaries formalities. No objection certificate from the employer/ University, in case he/she is in employment elsewhere. No TA/DA will he paid to attend the interview. Interview will be held on 4th September 2026 at 1CAR-NBAIR, HebbaL Bangalore – 560024 at 9.30 AM.MS word version of the application format can also be obtained from website www.nbair.res.in
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 4th September 2026
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
🌐 WEBSITE
www.nbair.res.in
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Post Bag No. 2491, H.A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bengaluru – 560024, Karnataka, India
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
The ICAR-NBAIR invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position.
Junior Research Fellow Recruitment: View Official Notification
Reference: https://www.nbair.res.in/sites/default/files/2026-08/jrf_4-9-26.pdf







