| Name of Post | ICAR-CPRI Recruitment 2025 – Apply for Young Professional-II |
| Walk in Interview Date | 21 March 2025 |
ICAR-CPRI Recruitment 2025 ; The ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI), Shimla has released a notification for the recruitment of Young Professional-II for a research project on Genome Editing in Horticultural Crops. Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview on 21st March 2025.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Last Date to Apply | 21st March 2025 (Before 09:30 AM) |
| Interview Date | 21st March 2025 |
| Interview Time | 10:00 AM |
| Interview Venue | ICAR-CPRI, Shimla – 171001, Himachal Pradesh |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Young Professional-II | 02 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Postgraduate Degree in any of the following fields from a recognized University/Institute:
✅ Biotechnology
✅ Microbiology
✅ Plant Molecular Biology
✅ Plant Biochemistry
✅ Plant Physiology
✅ Molecular Breeding
- Young Professional-II Salary :- ₹42,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit (As on 21/03/2025)
✔ Minimum Age: 21 Years
✔ Maximum Age: 45 Years
✔ Age Relaxation: As per SC/ST/OBC government rules.
Desirable Qualifications
✔ Practical experience in CRISPR gene editing, gene cloning, transformation, and plant tissue culture.
✔ Ability to independently handle genome editing work on potatoes in the laboratory.
✔ Strong publication record in relevant fields.
Required Experience & Skills
✔ Experience Required In:
- CRISPR gene editing
- Gene cloning
- Plant transformation
- Plant tissue culture
✔ Skills Required:
- Genome Editing
- Scientific Research
- Gene Cloning
- Plant Biotechnology
Job Responsibilities
- The selected candidates will work on the research project “Enabling Climate Resilience and Ensuring Food & Nutritional Security through Genome Editing in Horticultural Crops”.
- Responsibilities include CRISPR gene editing, gene cloning, transformation, and plant tissue culture research on potatoes.
How to Apply?
Steps to Apply
1️⃣ Download Application Form from the Below Links for Sarkari Result
2️⃣ Fill out the application form carefully.
3️⃣ Attach self-attested copies of:
- Educational Certificates (10th onwards)
- Experience Certificates
- Publications (if any)
- ID Proof (Aadhar/PAN/DL/Other)
4️⃣ Submit the application in-person or via post to:
Assistant Administrative Officer (Establishment), ICAR-CPRI, Shimla – 171001, Himachal Pradesh
5️⃣ Candidates must carry original documents during the interview.
6️⃣ No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
General Instructions
- This position is purely contractual and will terminate with the project completion.
- The Director, ICAR-CPRI, reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process.
- The institute is located 2 km from Shimla Old Bus Stand, 3 km from Railway Station, and 5 km from ISBT Tutikandi.
Walk-in Interview Details
- Date: 21st March 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Venue: ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI), Shimla – 171001, Himachal Pradesh
Don’t miss this opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in plant genome editing!
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