Applications are invited to attend Interview (in-person/ online through video conferencing) for the following posts under DBT funded network project Mainstreaming rice landraces diversity in varietal development through genome- wide association studies: A model for
large-scale utilization of gene bank collections of rice” for a period of five years (up to Feb.2025) at ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi. The positions are of temporary nature and co-terminus with the project.
Owing to the prevailing COVID-19 crisis, candidates may choose for interview either inperson or through online process. The eligible candidates (appearing in-person as well as online mode) are requested to send their application in the enclosed proforma along with scanned copy of the original documents through email to [email protected] and
copy to [email protected] latest by June 15, 2020. After screening the applications,the eligible candidates will be informed for further details regarding interview by email or over phone. Original documents of the candidates appearing interview in-person will beverified on the interview date and for the candidates appearing online interview will be
verified at a later stage.

Name of the Project: Mainstreaming rice landraces diversity in varietal development
through genome- wide association studies: A model for large-scale utilization of gene bank collections of rice.
Name of PI: Dr. Rakesh Singh, Principal Scientist, Division of Genomic Resources, NBPGR

Scientific
administrative
assistant/Field
worker (04)
Rs. 18000/-
24% HRA
Essential qualification:
Graduate degree in any discipline
Desirable Qualification:
Knowledge of Microsoft office
Upper age limit: 50 years
Project
Associate-I
(Five for
NBPGR &
one for DBT)
Rs. 31000/-
24% HRA
Essential qualification:
Master’s Degree in Agriculture/Botany/Molecular
Biology/ Life Sciences or related subjects with
specialization in Bio-informatics/Biotechnology from
a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience in Molecular Biology/ Plant Pathology or
bioinformatics analysis.
Upper age limit: 35 years
Research
Associate III
(01)
Database,
website and
mobile app
Rs. 54,000 + 24%
HRA
Essential qualification:
Post-Graduation in Computer Science or Computer
Application with 60% marks or equivalent. Each
degree and diploma should be from a UGC
recognized university.
At least two years of research experience in the
area of database and application development with
evidences in the form of research papers,
databases, tools, etc.
Desirable:
Expertise of system administration, networking
and security administration.
Experience in mobile app development in android
and ios
Upper age limit: 35 years
Research
Associate III
(01)
Bioinformatics
Rs. 54,000 + 24%
HRA
Essential qualification:
Doctoral Degree in Biotechnology/ Plant breeding/
Molecular Biology/ Life Sciences / Bioinformatics or
related subjects.
Desirable Qualification:
At least two years of research experience in working
with various bioinformatics pipelines in Linux
environment, statistical analysis and analysis of high
2
throughput SNP genotyping data, re-sequencing and
transcriptomic data.
Upper age limit: 35 years

Terms and Conditions
• Candidates are requested to ensure their eligibility like age, qualification etc. beforeappearing for the interview.
• Upper age limit is relaxable for Women/SC/ST/OBC as per GOI/DST/DBT/ICAR norms.
• 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, selected candidates have 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 shall also reserve 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 made.
• Candidates are required to bring the relevant certificates/ mark sheets etc. in original along
with an application with full bio-data enclosing photocopies of certificates and mark sheets from matriculation onwards duly attested affixing a passport size photograph on the top. The
selected candidate will be required to produce medical certificate at the time of joining.
• In case of any disputes, it will be resolved in the jurisdiction of New Delhi court only.

For more details and information visit official website nbpgr.ernet.in

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