Technical Assistance Position Available at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) in New Delhi is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Project Technical Support-I under the ICMR Intermediate Grant project titled "Indigenized low-cost coconut milk-based low-protein diet". This project aims to develop a low-cost, indigenous diet using coconut milk to manage Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) in conditions like organic acidemias and urea cycle disorders.
**Position Details**
The ideal candidate should hold a three-year graduate degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Dairy Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Food Science and Nutrition, Biochemistry, or allied disciplines. A minimum of one year of work experience in a relevant subject is necessary. Desirable experience includes novel product development, biochemical techniques, and biostatistics.
**Recruitment Process**
The recruitment process will be through a walk-in interview. The interview will take place on the 7th of July 2025, at the NRL Building, Division of Food Science and Post-Harvest Technology, ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012. Candidates are advised to report before 10:00 AM, as interview times will be allotted after certificate verification.
**Nature of Employment**
The position is purely contractual, initially for one year or until the project duration ends, whichever is earlier. The employment may be extended annually based on satisfactory performance.
**Application Process**
Interested candidates are requested to download the application format from the official ICAR-IARI website: https://www.iari.res.in. Candidates must submit a bio-data in the prescribed format (Annexure-I) along with attested copies of required certificates and a recent passport-size photograph. A soft copy of the application should be emailed to [email protected] by the 4th of July 2025.
Candidates currently employed must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer. The age limit for the position is as per ICMR guidelines, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women candidates.
Only shortlisted candidates with essential qualifications will be interviewed. Incomplete applications or those missing attested documents and mark details will not be considered. No TA/DA or travel allowance will be paid for attending the interview.
For more specific details about the project and the recruitment process, candidates are advised to refer to the official announcements from ICAR-IARI or related government websites. There is one vacancy for the position.
- The project at ICAR-IARI titled "Indigenized low-cost coconut milk-based low-protein diet" requires a candidate with a background in food technology, food science, or nutrition, as it aims to develop a health-and-wellness focused, low-cost diet.
- This position involves applying biochemical techniques, biostatistics, and cooking skills in the development of novel food products, aligning with the field of healthy-cooking and lifestyle.
- Aspiring candidates should consider the fitness-and-exercise aspect, as successful applicants must attend the walk-in interview at the ICAR-IARI, showcasing their readiness to contribute to this project.
- The final diet plan envisioned under this project revolves around food-and-drink, particularly focusing on coconut milk, ensuring a balanced approach to nutrition and health concerns related to Inborn Errors of Metabolism.
