• Educational Qualification: M.Sc. or M.Tech. (including Integrated 4+2) in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant Biochemistry, or Life Sciences with a 4- or 5-year Bachelor's degree; candidates holding a 3-year Bachelor’s degree must possess a valid NET / GATE qualification.
• Desirable Skills: Hands-on experience in protein biochemistry, molecular biology assays, field phenotyping, and rice crop handling.
• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years (relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/Women, 3 years for OBC).
• Tenure: Contractual up to 31.03.2027, extendable till project completion.
Contractual / RegularAug. 18, 2026
ICAR-IARI Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Project Associate-I (DBT Project) Post
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Aug. 18, 2026Project Associate-I (Genetics / Rice Quality Lab)
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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹25K - ₹31K / mo
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years as on 2026-09-07
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 18, 2026
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Starts
Aug 17, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 7, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window17 Aug – 7 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Maximum age limit is 35 years as on the date of interview. Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and Women candidates, and by 3 years for OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Screening via Email (Scrutiny of Degrees & Certificates)
OnlineQualifying Only
Online Interview (Date & Time communicated to shortlisted candidates by email)
OnlineMerit Scored
Document Verification at the time of appointment
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates must send their filled application proforma and self-attested scanned copies of certificates via email to [email protected] by 07-09-2026. After screening, shortlisted eligible candidates will be invited for an Online Interview. Original documents will be verified at the time of joining at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
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The Project Associate-I works at the premier Division of Genetics / Rice Quality Laboratory at ICAR-IARI, Pusa campus in New Delhi. Under DBT funding, the fellow engages in molecular biology experiments, biochemical grain quality evaluations, rice hybridization, and field trials across IARI experimental farms. The institute provides world-class plant genomics and agricultural research facilities, offering immense learning for young biotechnologists.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Contractual appointment initially up to 31st March 2027, extendable periodically subject to satisfactory performance until project completion. Stationed at Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New Delhi – 110012.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Project Associate positions are temporary and co-terminus with the project; however, publications and research credentials from ICAR-IARI significantly enhance prospects for Ph.D. admissions, CSIR/DBT/ICAR Senior Research Fellowships (SRF), and Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Email Submission Deadline: Send scanned application and certificates to [email protected] on or before 07th September 2026.
- 3-Year Bachelor's Degree Requirement: Candidates with a 3-year Bachelor's degree must hold a valid NET / GATE qualification to be eligible.
- Mandatory ICAR/IARI Relative Declaration: Applicants must submit the signed declaration regarding relatives working in ICAR/IARI; concealing relations leads to disqualification.
- Online Interview Mode: The interview will be conducted virtually; shortlisted candidates will receive video conferencing links by email.
- No Application Fee: Applying for this position is completely free of charge.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Project Associate-I (DBT Project / Rice Quality Lab) - Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1 Post
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Monthly fellowship:
• With NET/GATE/BET: ₹31,000/- + HRA per month.
• Without NET/GATE: ₹25,000/- + HRA per month.
Appointment is purely temporary on a contractual basis initially up to 31-03-2027, extendable till the termination of the project.
Monthly consolidated fellowship as per DST/DBT guidelines: ₹31,000/- + HRA for NET/GATE/BET qualified candidates; ₹25,000/- + HRA for others without national test qualification. Contractual up to 31.03.2027, extendable.
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Application Procedure
Eligible candidates are requested to send their application in the enclosed proforma along with self-attested scanned copies of original documents to the email address [email protected] latest by 07-09-2026. After screening, only eligible candidates will be informed about the details of the online interview (Date and Time) via email. Original documents will be verified at the time of appointment. Candidates found to have submitted false claims will have their candidature summarily rejected.
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Nil (No application fee required; submission via email).
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Deadline
Sep 7, 2026
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Screening via Email (Scrutiny of Degrees & Certificates)
OnlineQualifying Only
Online Interview (Date & Time communicated to shortlisted candidates by email)
OnlineMerit Scored
Document Verification at the time of appointment
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates must send their filled application proforma and self-attested scanned copies of certificates via email to [email protected] by 07-09-2026. After screening, shortlisted eligible candidates will be invited for an Online Interview. Original documents will be verified at the time of joining at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
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