YP-I & Field Assistant Recruitment 2026
ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR)
🌱 Field Gene Bank Project | Apply via Email
A great research and field opportunity at ICAR-NBPGR! 🎓 Applications are invited for Young Professional-I and Field Assistant positions under a PPVFRA-funded project. This is a perfect platform for Agriculture and Forestry students to gain hands-on experience in germplasm maintenance.
🔬 Project Overview
Project Title:
"Establishment and Management of the Field Gene Bank (FGB) for maintenance of registered plant varieties"
Principal Investigator: Dr. K. P. Mohapatra
Project Duration: 2026 – 2028
👨🔬 Vacancy & Salary Details
1. Young Professional-I (YP-I)
Salary: ₹30,000 / month (Consolidated)
Qualification: Bachelor’s in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Agroforestry.
2. Field Assistant
Salary: ₹25,000 / month (Consolidated)
Qualification: Graduate in any discipline with 1 year experience in agri-field experiments.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: 21 to 45 years (Relaxation applicable as per Govt. of India rules).
Desirable: Experience in germplasm characterization and field evaluation will be highly preferred.
📅 Important Dates
Last Date to Apply (Email): 19 April 2026
📩 How to Apply
Interested candidates must send their CV and supporting documents (as a single PDF) via email to:
📧 K.Mohapatra@icar.org.in
📧 kpmbbsr@gmail.com
*Apply separately for each post if applying for both. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an Online Interview.
🚀 Why You Should Apply? Gain experience in Plant Genetic Resources and Field Gene Bank management at a premier ICAR institute—a massive boost for your research career and government job prep!
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