Young Professional Job at ICAR-NBPGR | Apply by April 13!
ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) is inviting applications for a Young Professional-II (YP-II) position under a prestigious Bioversity International & CIAT Alliance-funded project. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with an M.Sc. in Vegetable Science, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Agriculture Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or related fields. The selected candidate will contribute to groundbreaking research on genetic enhancement of chilli, beans, and peas using crop wild relatives. Apply before April 13, 2025, and be part of this transformative project!
About ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
The ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBPGR) is a premier institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), dedicated to the conservation, characterization, and sustainable use of plant genetic resources (PGR). Established in 1976, the institute is headquartered at Pusa Campus, New Delhi, and plays a critical role in safeguarding India’s agricultural biodiversity.
Position Details for Young Professional-II
Name of the project: Pre-breeding for genetic enhancement of chilli, beans and peas using crop wild relatives
Name of PI: Dr. Vinod K Sharma (Email:[email protected])
Project period: March, 2025 to Nov, 2025 or till the completion of the project whichever is earlier
Name of the Post and Number:
YP-II (01)Emoluments/ month: Rs. 42,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Qualifications for Young Professional-II:
Essential Qualification:
M.Sc. degree in Vegetable Science/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Agriculture Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Plant Genetic Resources/Life Sciences
Desirable Qualification:
I. Working experience in phenotyping of vegetable crops, vegetable breeding, molecular breeding & statistical data analysis
II. Publications in high-impact journals
III. Proficiency in computer operations (MS office)
Upper age limit for Young Professional-II: 45 years on the date of advertisement.
Age limits relaxation: 5 years for SC/ ST/female candidates, upto 10 years for Differently Abled candidates and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates as per Govt. of India norms.
How to Apply:
The eligible candidates are requested to send their applications along with scanned copy of the original documents through email to the PI of the project at [email protected] latest by April 13, 2025. After screening the applications, only shortlisted candidates will be informed for further details regarding date of interview by email and over phone. Original documents of the candidates appearing will be verified at a later stage.
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 apply for Young Professional-II 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.
Download the application format here
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