ICAR-SBI Project Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

The walk-in written test-cum-interview for Project Fellow positions will be held on 16 November 2026 at 9.00 AM at ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore-7 (Tamilnadu). ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute (ICAR-SBI) proposes to fill these positions on a contractual basis, as and when required within a period of one year, under the ICAR-EFC Genome editing projects. The emoluments are Rs.20,000/- per month (consolidated), and the positions are open to Male, Female and Transgender candidates.

ICAR-SBI Project Fellow Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies or the application fee.

About ICAR-SBI Project Fellow

ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore – 641007, describes itself on its letterhead as an ISO 9001:2008 certified Institute of ICAR. The Project Fellow positions are under the ICAR-EFC Genome editing projects on "Enhancing climate resilience and ensuring food security with genome editing tool". The notification is issued by Dinesh Nagpal, Chief Administrative Officer.

Posts and Eligibility

The only position advertised is Project Fellow. The appointment runs from the date of joining to 31.03.2027 or until the projects end (co-terminus), whichever is earlier. The emoluments are Rs.20,000/- per month (consolidated).

Essential Qualification

Three or Four years Bachelor degree in B.Sc / B.Tech from a recognized university in any of the following:

• Agriculture biotechnology
• Plant Breeding and Genetics
• Biotechnology
• Life Sciences
• Basic Sciences
• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Botany (Botany with specialization in molecular biology and bioinformatics)

The candidate should hold the Degree certificate (at least a Provisional certificate) in original. Candidates with website results or awaiting results will not be allowed or considered.

Desirable

• Working experience in sugarcane
• Master Graduation in any degree in life/basic sciences

Age Limit

The upper age limits are 30 years for men and 35 years for women. The bio-data proforma asks for age as on 16.11.2026. The age limits are relaxable for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms; candidates claiming age relaxation must enclose the appropriate community certificate.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility details of the Project Fellow position.

What to Bring

The notice asks candidates to bring the following at the time of the written test for verification:

• Bio-data in the prescribed proforma (printed with the notice; it asks for name, gender, father's name, date of birth, age as on 16.11.2026, community, education from SSLC, HSC and B.Sc/B.Tech, work experience, other technical qualifications, address, e-mail ID and mobile/WhatsApp number, with a passport size photograph affixed)
• All original certificates from SSLC onwards
• One set of self-attested photocopies of certificates
• Experience certificate
• Latest passport size photograph
• Community certificate, if age relaxation is claimed
• No objection certificate from the employer, if employed elsewhere

Candidates who fail to submit original certificates for verification will not be allowed for the written test.

What Happens on the Day

Selection is through a written test cum interview, conducted in person at ICAR-SBI, Coimbatore on 16.11.2026 at 9.00 AM. All eligible candidates are requested to be present 60 minutes before reporting time for necessary formalities and verification of documents. No TA/DA will be paid to any candidate to attend the written test. The Director, ICAR-SBI, Cbe-7 reserves the right to cancel or postpone the scheduled written test cum interview without assigning any reason.

Important Instructions

• The position is purely on a temporary basis and is co-terminus with the project.
• There is no provision of re-employment after termination of the project; selected candidates will have no right to claim a pay scale or absorption against any regular post at the Institute.
• The selected candidate will work on a whole time basis and will not be allowed to register for any academic programme.
• Selected candidates must produce all original documents (certificates) and a medical certificate at the time of joining.
• Concealing of facts or canvassing in any form shall lead to cancellation of candidature or termination.
• The decision of the Director, ICAR-SBI, Coimbatore will be final and binding; the Director may terminate the contract even before completion of the project/contract period, with no appeal.
• Any dispute will be resolved in the jurisdiction of Coimbatore court only.

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