ICAR- Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR) is inviting applications for the position of Project Manager & YP-1 under ICAR – IIRR SBI CSR Fund Scheme 10: Sustainable rice production – Large scale Promotion of DSR in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to increase yield, income and resilience to the climate change. Here are the details:
Position Overview
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Post Name |
Project Manager & YP 1 |
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Vacancy |
03 |
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Start of Application |
04.06.2024 |
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Last Date of Application |
20.06.2024 |
Qualifications and Eligibility
Project Manager (1 Post):
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PhD or M.Sc. Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Botany, Plant Breeding, Extension, Soil Science, Entomology, Pathology, or Life Sciences
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Research experience in agriculture, particularly with rice, field trials management, or work experience with NGOs.
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Proficiency in data collection, farmer interaction, computer skills, data entry, data analysis, manuscript drafting, and report preparation.
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Experience in engaging with farmers, organizing meetings, and conducting training programs.
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Fluency in Telugu and willingness to travel across various districts for project implementation.
YP 1 (2 Post):
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Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Zoology, Agricultural Sciences, or any discipline, or a Diploma in Agricultural Sciences or Agri polytechnic.
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Responsibilities include collecting data and samples, data collection from farmer field trials, field maintenance, and organizing field days.
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Experience in rice research and fieldwork, fluency in Telugu, willingness to travel, ability to document field observations, and proficiency in MS Office.
Age Limit: The age limit for applicants is below 40 years for men and 45 years for women for Project Manager and minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 45 years.
Monthly Remuneration
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Project Manager - 54,000 + 27% HRA per month
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YP 1 - Rs. 30,000/- per month fixed
Selection Procedure
Selection is based on qualification and performance in the interview.
Application Procedure
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Eligible candidates should send their applications in the prescribed format to rmkcsrsbi2024@gmail.com by 20/06/2024.
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The application should include the application form (in Word format) and self-attested scanned copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, and any additional qualifications, all compiled into a single PDF file.
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Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email about the details of the virtual interview.
Visit https://www.icar-iirr.org/index.php/en/ for further details, any updates and modifications.