Institute profile: IGFRI is an institute under Indian Council of Agricultural Research. It is a premier institute engaged in research, development and training in the field of forage production and its utilization and grasslands. It is equipped with latest techniques and advancements.  

Job profile: The RA and the SRF will be responsible for carrying out research and development work on a project named “Network Pasture Project on Amelioration of temperate and Alpine”. They will be required to discover new clues and also execute the project on time.

Eligibility: A candidate must not exceed the age of 40 years (male) and 45 years (female) for the post of RA and 35 years (male) and 40 years (female) for the post of SRF. However, relaxation can be claimed as per the rules.

Educational Qualifications: For RA – A candidate must have a first class M.Sc in any branch of plant sciences with 2 years of research experience OR a PhD.
For SRF – A candidate must have a first class M.Sc in any branch of earth sciences/remote sensing/GIS with an experience of working on ERDAS and ArcGIS software.

No. of posts: There are 2 posts in total.

Pay scale: The RA will be given a monthly pay of Rs18000 plus HRA and the SRF will be given a monthly pay of Rs12000 plus HRA.

Selection process: The candidates have to appear for a walk-in interview at the institute.

How to apply: The candidates are required to apply on a plain paper mentioning their essential particulars with the attested copies of their certificates. The candidates have to bring their originals at the time of the interview.

Date and Place of the interview: The interviews will be held on 22nd October 2009 at 10.00 AM for the RA and 12 PM for the SRF. The interviews will be held at the Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi – 284003.