Profile:

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) was initially established in 1905 at Pusa (Bihar) with the name ‘Pusa Institute’. After a major earthquake at Pusa, IARI was shifted to New Delhi in 1936. The institute is India’s premier Institute meant for agricultural research, education and extension.

The institute became a ‘Deemed-tobe-University’ under the UGC Act of 1956. The institute is offering Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in different disciplines in the field of agriculture.

Job Profile:

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) invites application from eligible candidates for the post of Technical Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, and Library Assistant.

No. of posts: Technical Assistant - 23, Laboratory Assistant - 2, Library Assistant - 6

Pay Scale – Technical Assistant - Rs. 5200 - 20200 + Grade Pay of Rs. 2800, Laboratory Assistant - Rs. 5200 - 20200 + Grade pay of Rs. 2800, Library Assistant - Rs. 5200 - 20200 + Grade Pay of Rs. 2000

Eligibility:

Educational Qualification – Technical Assistant - B.Sc in Agriculture or equivalent from any recognized University, Laboratory Assistant - Bachelor degree in Dairy Technology/ Agriculture/ Horticulture from any recognized University, Library Assistant - Matriculation pass with at least one year certificate course in Library Science/ Library & Information Science or equivalent from any recognized Institution.

Selection Process:

The candidates are selected for the post through written test, trade test and interview.

How to apply:

Interested eligible candidates can download the application form from the institute’s website http://www.iari.res.in/. Completely filled application form must be sent to the following address along with required enclosures:

Senior Administrative Officer (P-II & P-V),

Director’s Office,

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI),

New Delhi - 110 012

Application Fee:

Bank draft of Rs. 750 must be drawn in favor of Director, I.A.R.I payable at New Delhi. There is no fee for SC/ ST/ Women and Physically handicapped candidates. The institute does not accept other means of payment like IPO or money orders.

Contact Details:

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI),

New Delhi - 110 012

Last date to apply: 30 days from 14-02-2011

For more complete and detailed information regarding the post visit the institute’s website http://www.iari.res.in/.