ICAR-VPKAS Recruitment 2016 for 10 SRF and Other Posts

ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora (VPKAS) Jobs Notification: ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora (VPKAS) invited applications for the post of Senior Research Fellow and Other Posts. The eligible candidates can apply to the post through the prescribed format and walk in interview on 04 April 2016.

Important Date:

• Walk in interview Date: 04 April 2016

ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora Vacancy Details

• Senior Research Fellow (ICAR funded “Network project on Organic Farming”- 02 Posts
• Research Associate (XII th Plan Scheme: National Agriculture Innovation Fund (NAIF).. Intellectual Property & Technology Management)-01 Post
• Skilled help (CRP on Molecular Breeding (Wheat)- 01 Post
• Senior Research Fellow (ICAR Consortia Research Platform on ‘Molecular Breeding’ on Maize)-02 Posts
• Skilled Help (ICAR Consortia Research Platform on ‘Molecular Breeding’ on Maize)-01 Posts
• Research Associate (NASF project “Genetic Transformation and Development of Elite Transgenic Maize (Zea mays L.) for Biotic and Abiotic Stresses Tolerance)-01 Post
• Senior Research Fellow (NASF project “Genetic Transformation and Development of Elite Transgenic Maize (Zea mays L.) for Biotic and Abiotic Stresses Tolerance)-01 Post
• Senior Research Fellow (‘ICAR Consortia Research Platform on Biofortification in Selected Crops for Nutritional Security’)-01 Post

Eligibility Criteria for Senior Research Fellow and Other Posts Job

Educational Qualification:

• Senior Research Fellow (ICAR funded “Network project on Organic Farming”)- The candidate must have passed Master’s degree in Agronomy / Soil Science/Soil Physics/ Soil Microbiology/ Agroforestry/ Horticulture/ Vegetable Science/ Entomology/ Pathology with 4 years/ 5 years of Bachelor’s degree. Candidates having post graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelor’s degree and 2 years Master’s degree should have NET qualification
• Research Associate (XII th Plan Scheme: National Agriculture Innovation Fund (NAIF).. Intellectual Property & Technology Management)- Ph.D. in Business Management / Life Sciences/ Agril. Economics/ Information Technology or Master’s degree in Business Management/ Life Sciences/ Agril. Economics/ Information Technology with 4 years/ 5 years of Bachelor degree having 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall Grade Point Average. Minimum Two years experience in related fields as evidenced from Fellowship/ Associateship/Training/other engagements
• Skilled help (CRP on Molecular Breeding (Wheat)- Graduate in any discipline of Biological Sciences (Plant Sciences
• Senior Research Fellow (ICAR Consortia Research Platform on ‘Molecular Breeding’ on Maize)- Master’s degree in Plant Breeding/Plant Pathology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/Life Sciences (for candidates with 4 years/ 5 years of Bachelor’s degree) OR Master’s degree in Plant Breeding/Plant Pathology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Life Sciences with NET qualification (for candidates with 3 years Bachelor’s degree)
• Skilled Help (ICAR Consortia Research Platform on ‘Molecular Breeding’ on Maize)- Intermediate
• Research Associate (NASF project “Genetic Transformation and Development of Elite Transgenic Maize (Zea mays L.) for Biotic and Abiotic Stresses Tolerance)- Ph.D. in Agricultural Biotechnology/ Biotechnology/ Genetics and Plant Breeding/ Biochemistry/ Life Sciences Or Master’s degree in Agricultural Biotechnology/ Biotechnology/ Genetics and Plant Breeding/ Biochemistry/ Life Sciences with 4 years/ 5 years of Bachelor’s degree having 1st Division or 60% marks or equivalent OGPA with at least 2 years of research experience.
• Senior Research Fellow (NASF project “Genetic Transformation and Development of Elite Transgenic Maize (Zea mays L.) for Biotic and Abiotic Stresses Tolerance)- Master’s degree in Agricultural Biotechnology/ Biotechnology/ Genetics and Plant Breeding/ Biochemistry/ Life Science with 4 years/ 5 years of Bachelor’s degree. Candidates having post graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelor’s degree and 2 years Master’s degree should have NET or equivalent qualification (As per ICAR office memorandum F.No. Agril Edn. 6/27/2014-HRD dated 09th October, 2015
• Senior Research Fellow (‘ICAR Consortia Research Platform on Biofortification in Selected Crops for Nutritional Security’)- Master’s degree in Plant Breeding/Plant Pathology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/Life Sciences (for candidates with 4 years/ 5 years of Bachelor’s degree) OR Master’s degree in Plant Breeding/Plant Pathology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Life Sciences with NET qualification (for candidates with 3 years Bachelor’s degree)

Age Limit for Senior Research Fellow and Other Posts Job

• Senior Research Fellow - The upper age limit is 35 years for men and 40 years for women
• Research Associate - The upper age limit is 40 years for men and 45 years for women
• Skilled help - The upper age limit is 30 years

How to Apply for the ICAR- VPKAS SRF and Other Posts Jobs 2016

Eligible candidates can apply to the post through the prescribed format and walk in interview at ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora – 263601(Uttarakhand) on 04 April 2016 at 10.00 AM.

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