Principal Project Associate – Molecular Breeding, Rice

About the role

ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR, formerly the Directorate of Rice Research), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, invites applications under its CSIR-sponsored FTT/FTC project “Development of climate resilient and high yielding trait improved varieties of Swarna; a mega rice variety of India” (notification F. No. CSIR-FTT/2026/1, dated 15 October 2026). One post of Principal Project Associate. Expertise in molecular breeding is preferred. The post is temporary, for one year at first, and may be extended on performance and the availability of funds. Short-listed candidates are interviewed online; the date and time come by email. Last date: 22 October 2026.

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What you'll do

• Research work in the project “Development of climate resilient and high yielding trait improved varieties of Swarna; a mega rice variety of India”.
• Molecular breeding work towards climate-resilient, high-yielding, trait-improved Swarna rice.

Who should apply

• Master's / Integrated Master's in Natural or Agricultural Sciences with 6 years' experience in R&D in industrial or academic institutions or S&T organisations; OR
• Doctoral degree in Science / Engineering / Technology from a recognised university with 3 years' experience in R&D in industrial or academic institutions or S&T organisations.
• Desirable: expertise in molecular breeding.
• Maximum age 40 years.
• No Objection Certificate from your present employer if you are working.
• Age relaxation: 5 years SC/ST, 3 years OBC, 10 years PH, as per CSIR / Government of India rules.
• To be considered by ICAR-IIRR you must also send the prescribed application form (enclosed with the notification, Word format), signed, with a recent photograph and self-attested copies of certificates (education, experience, additional qualifications), as ONE PDF to iirr.pb@gmail.com by 22 October 2026.