ICFRE IFB Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for Junior Research Fellow & Laboratory Assistant Posts — Institute of Forest Biodiversity

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Eligibility

Master's degree in Agriculture Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Agriculture/Microbiology/Life Sciences OR Graduation in Agriculture, Microbiology or Life Sciences; Junior Research Fellow (JRF):Master degree in Agriculture Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Agriculture/Microbiology/Life Sciences, National Eligibility Test - CSIR-UGC NET/LS, DBT-BET, ICAR-NET, GATE or equivalent national level examinations; Experience in microbial cultures, handling microbiological equipment and molecular work is desirable.. Laboratory Assistant (LA):Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Microbiology or Life Sciences from a recognized university

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

1 vacancies Master's degree in Agriculture Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Agriculture/Microbiology/Life Sciences OR Graduation in Agriculture, Microbiology or Life Sciences

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Laboratory Assistant (LA)

1 vacancies Master's degree in Agriculture Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Agriculture/Microbiology/Life Sciences OR Graduation in Agriculture, Microbiology or Life Sciences

Important Dates

Notification Date25 September 2026

Walk-in Interview Date14 October 2026

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Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 37,000 + HRA

Qualification

Master's degree in Agriculture Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Agriculture/Microbiology/Life Sciences OR Graduation in Agriculture, Microbiology or Life Sciences

Age Text

Max 28 years (relaxation as per rules)

Eligibility Items

Junior Research Fellow (JRF):Master degree in Agriculture Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Agriculture/Microbiology/Life Sciences, National Eligibility Test - CSIR-UGC NET/LS, DBT-BET, ICAR-NET, GATE or equivalent national level examinations. Experience in microbial cultures, handling microbiological equipment and molecular work is desirable.
Laboratory Assistant (LA):Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Microbiology or Life Sciences from a recognized university. Experience in microbiology/plant pathology laboratories is desirable.

Maximum Age

Junior Research Fellow and Laboratory Assistant:Maximum age is 28 years. Age relaxations apply: SC/ST/Women/Physically Handicapped get 5 years, and OBC candidates get 3 years.

Salary Details

Post Name	Salary
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	Rs. 37,000/- per month + 27% HRA
Laboratory Assistant (LA)	Rs. 20,000/- per month + 27% HRA

Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 37,000 + HRA

Qualification

Master's degree in Agriculture Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Agriculture/Microbiology/Life Sciences OR Graduation in Agriculture, Microbiology or Life Sciences

Age Text

Max 28 years (relaxation as per rules)

Eligibility Items

Junior Research Fellow (JRF):Master degree in Agriculture Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Agriculture/Microbiology/Life Sciences, National Eligibility Test - CSIR-UGC NET/LS, DBT-BET, ICAR-NET, GATE or equivalent national level examinations. Experience in microbial cultures, handling microbiological equipment and molecular work is desirable.
Laboratory Assistant (LA):Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Microbiology or Life Sciences from a recognized university. Experience in microbiology/plant pathology laboratories is desirable.

Maximum Age

Junior Research Fellow and Laboratory Assistant:Maximum age is 28 years. Age relaxations apply: SC/ST/Women/Physically Handicapped get 5 years, and OBC candidates get 3 years.

Salary Details

Post Name	Salary
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	Rs. 37,000/- per month + 27% HRA
Laboratory Assistant (LA)	Rs. 20,000/- per month + 27% HRA