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 Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
The ICAR Sugarcane Breeding Institute, located in Coimbatore, is a premier research institution dedicated to the advancement of sugarcane breeding and related agricultural sciences. The institute plays a pivotal role in developing new sugarcane varieties and improving cultivation techniques to enhance productivity and sustainability in the sugarcane industry.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
🎯 PROJECT DETAILS
- Project entitled: “ENDOCORE Project — Harnessing core and vertically transmitted endophytes for multi factorial bio-protection against major pathogens of rice and sugarcane”
- Duration: Up to 18.08_2028 or co-terminus with the project whichever is earlier.
- Funded by: DBT
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc /M.Tech in Plant Pathology/ Microbiology [Biotechnology/any course in Biological Science with 4 or 5 years of Bachelor’ s degree. Candidates having post-graduate degree in the above-mentioned subjects with 3 years of Bachelor’s degree should have additional NET or equivalent qualifications such as CSIR-UGC NET/ASRB- NET/GATE or selection through any Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISC, IISER etc.
Desirable Qualifications: Experience in Microbiological works, Molecular characterization of bacteria and bioinformatics analysis of bacterial whole genome sequence data.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
Rs. 37,000/- + 18%HRA per month
💺 JOB LOCATION
ICAR Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
📝 HOW TO APPLY
The candidates should bring bio-data (in prescribed proforma) entire original certificates from SSLC onwards, one set of photocopies of certificates(self attested), experience certificate and latest passport size photograph at the time of written test for verification. Candidates those who fail to submit original certificates for verification will not be allowed for written test .
The candidate should hold Degree certificate (atleast Provisional certificate) in original in rlo. Graduation//Post graduation/professional courses(website results/Awaiting for results candidates will not be allowed/considered).
The written test cum interview for the above position will be conducted through in- person at ICAR —SBI, Coimbatore on 25.09.2026 at 9.00 AM.
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The written test cum interview: 25.09.2026 at 9.00 AM.
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
🌐 WEBSITE
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
ICAR Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India – 641007
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
ICAR Sugarcane Breeding Institute invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position
Junior Research Fellow Recruitment: View Official Notification
