ICAR IARI Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

The latest recruitment notification has been released by ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi for the position of Senior Project Associate (SPA) in the Division of Plant Pathology. Applications are invited for 01 post under the DBT funded project entitled “National Certification System for Tissue Culture Raised Plants (NCS-TCP)”. The position is unreserved, temporary, and co-terminus with the project. Walk-in-Interview is scheduled on 28 July 2026 at 09:30 AM. Find all details about ICAR-IARI Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 including eligibility, emoluments, and official notification here.

Criteria Details Essential Qualification Masters degree in Biotechnology/Virology/Plant Pathology or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology + Four years experience in Research and Development OR Doctoral degree in relevant field Desirable Qualification Research experience in molecular diagnostics of viruses and virus-like agents, hands-on expertise in PCR/RT-PCR/qPCR/DAS/DAC ELISA, virome analysis, SOPs preparation, database management, good publications in SCI journals, NET qualified Job Responsibilities Molecular diagnostics, virome analysis, database management, and project-related activities in NCS-TCP