ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute Recruitment 2026: 1 Research Associate I Vacancy

This role is ideally suited for highly qualified Ph.D. holders in Genetics, Plant Breeding, or Biotechnology with a strong research background. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of relevant research experience, evidenced by at least one publication in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Those with desirable experience in marker analysis, bioinformatics tools, and field crop phenotyping will find this opportunity particularly fitting.

Individuals lacking a Ph.D. in the specified fields or those without the mandatory three years of research experience and SCI publications should not apply. This is a purely temporary and contractual position, and candidates seeking permanent government employment should be aware that regular appointment claims will not be entertained. The limited single vacancy also makes it highly competitive.

Working as a Research Associate I at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, a premier national institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, offers significant prestige within agricultural research. While the position is contractual and project-based, it provides an excellent opportunity for specialized research experience in wheat genetics, enhancing one's scientific portfolio and networking within a top-tier research environment. The fixed-term nature, however, means limited long-term career progression within this specific role.