ICAR-IIMR Senior Research Fellow Walk-in 2026

ICAR-IIMR Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — Walk-in Interview

The ICAR - Indian Institute of Maize Research (ICAR-IIMR), Ludhiana has invited applications for 1 post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in the project "CRP on Maize Biofortification", under Principal Investigator Dr. A.K. Das, Senior Scientist. The advertisement is F. No. 30(36)/CRPonMaizeBiofortification/IIMR/2020/1514, dated 11 November 2026. This is a purely temporary, contractual engagement, co-terminus with the project, and it carries no right or claim to a regular appointment at ICAR-IIMR. The notice says the number of vacancies is tentative and can be increased or decreased.

Pay and tenure

Monthly emoluments are Rs. 37,000 plus HRA in the first and second year, and Rs. 42,000 plus HRA in the third year, as applicable under ICAR norms. HRA is additional to the figures quoted. The engagement is for one year, and may be extended or curtailed as per need and performance. Note the quirk in the notice: it quotes a third-year rate although the engagement offered is for one year. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

Who can apply

Essential qualification: a Master's degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Agricultural Botany, or Seed Science and Technology, with a 4-year or 5-year Bachelor's degree; OR a three-year Bachelor's degree along with a Master's degree in the above subjects, with NET qualification and 2 years of research experience. Desirable: experience in Molecular Breeding and biotechnology, and proficiency in computer application. The degree certificate must be in hand on the date of the walk-in, and experience is counted only after acquiring the basic minimum qualifications. Age limit is 35 years for men and 40 years for women, as on the closing date for receipt of applications, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Government of India and ICAR rules. No minimum age is stated in the notice.

Application Fee

No application fee is prescribed in the notice. The notice does not state any fee, so no fee is to be paid for applying.

Selection and how to apply

Selection is through a walk-in or online interview before the Selection Committee. Candidates who want to attend the interview online must email their application to the Principal Investigator at das.myself@gmail.com by 22 November 2026. The walk-in interview will be held on 23 November 2026 at 11:00 AM at ICAR-IIMR, Ladhowal Campus, Village Chahar, Ladhowal, Ludhiana, Punjab - 141008, and walk-in candidates should report at least 30 minutes early. Candidates already working in any project, scheme or organisation need a No Objection Certificate from their present employer. Candidates must declare any relatives working at ICAR-IIMR, and canvassing in any form disqualifies a candidate. The Director reserves the right to cancel or postpone the interview or terminate the engagement early. Check the ICAR-IIMR website for any corrigendum or updates.

Documents to carry

Carry original certificates, a typed bio-data, one set of attested copies of each certificate, a passport-size photograph, and proof of category and experience, along with an NOC if employed.

Verified from the official notification PDF on iimr.res.in, read in full.