ICFRE IFB Recruitment 2026: 2 JRF & Laboratory Assistant – Walk-In Interview on 14 Oct @ ifb.icfre.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Master's degree in Agriculture Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Agriculture/Microbiology, or Life Sciences from a recognized university. Candidates must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET/LS, DBT-BET, ICAR-NET, GATE, or an equivalent national-level eligibility test. Experience in microbial cultures, handling microbiological equipment, and molecular work is desirable.
• Laboratory Assistant (LA): Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Microbiology, or Life Sciences from a recognized university. Experience in microbiology or plant pathology laboratories is desirable.
• Age Limit: Maximum 28 years for all posts. Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/Women/Physically Handicapped candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates, as per applicable rules.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Selection for the ICFRE IFB Junior Research Fellow and Laboratory Assistant posts will be done through a direct Walk-In Interview followed by verification of original documents and certificates. Candidates exceeding 30 may be subjected to a screening written test before the interview. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates attending the walk-in interview. Candidates must reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Master's / Bachelor's as applicable)
• National Eligibility Test certificate (CSIR-UGC NET, DBT-BET, ICAR-NET, or GATE) for the JRF post
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Duly Filled Application Form (if prescribed in the official notification)
• Two recent passport-size photographs and Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)

Is there an application fee for ICFRE IFB walk-in recruitment?

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification for the ICFRE IFB walk-in interview for JRF and Laboratory Assistant posts. Candidates should verify this from the official notification PDF.

What is the salary for JRF and Laboratory Assistant at ICFRE IFB?

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs. 37,000 per month + 27% HRA. Laboratory Assistant (LA): Rs. 20,000 per month + 27% HRA. The monthly remuneration range is Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 37,000 plus HRA.

What qualification is required for ICFRE IFB JRF recruitment?

• JRF requires a Master's degree in Agriculture Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Agriculture/Microbiology, or Life Sciences along with CSIR-UGC NET/LS, DBT-BET, ICAR-NET, or GATE qualification. Laboratory Assistant requires a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Microbiology, or Life Sciences.