ICAR-IIGR Junagadh SRF Recruitment 2026: Genome Editing Project, Apply by 1 November
Build your research career in plant biotechnology. ICAR–Indian Institute of Groundnut Research, Junagadh, Gujarat invites applications for one Senior Research Fellow under “Enhancing climate resilience and ensuring food security with genome editing tools”.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) — 1 |
| Advertisement | F. No. 1(96)/Estt/2026-27/, dated 22 October 2026 |
| Remuneration | ₹37,000 per month + HRA |
| Age | Maximum 35 years; five-year relaxation for SC/ST/women and three years for OBC |
| Tenure | One year or project termination, whichever is earlier; temporary contractual engagement |
| Deadline | 1 November 2026, 12:00 midnight |
| Selection | Shortlisting followed by interview; shortlisted applicants informed by email; interview may be online |
Essential qualifications
Ph.D. OR a Master’s degree in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology or Agricultural Biotechnology with a four-/five-year Bachelor’s degree. Alternatively, Basic Science postgraduates with a three-year Bachelor’s and two-year Master’s must have NET and two years of research experience. Read the exact qualification wording in the PDF before applying.
Experience in molecular biology, gene cloning, transgenics, genome editing, bioinformatics, molecular techniques and tissue culture is desirable.
How to apply
Complete Annexure-I and the signed Annexure-II declaration. Combine the forms, Class 10 onwards marksheets, degrees, certificates and relevant experience proofs into one PDF named with your full name. Email it to recruitment.iigr@gmail.com by the deadline. Multiple attachments or separately submitted additional documents are not accepted.
Official advertisement and forms
Download official recruitment advertisement (PDF)
Download application and declaration forms (PDF)
Checked against the institute’s original advertisement on 26 October 2026. Consult the official notice for complete conditions.
