CSIR-IIIM Recruitment 2025, Apply for Senior Project Associate and Project Associate-I (Agronomy)
CSIR – Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine J&K has released the official notification inviting applications from interested and eligible candidates for temporary positions under the Grant-in-Aid Project “Integration of Lavender in High Density Apple Production Systems for Enhanced Farm Profitability and Sustainable Agro-Ecosystems (GAP-3175)”. There is one vacancy for the post of Senior Project Associate and one vacancy for the post of Project Associate-I.
As mentioned in the official notification, the positions are purely temporary and will be filled on a contractual basis for one year, extendable yearly subject to performance and project funding. The Senior Project Associate post offers a monthly emolument of Rs. 42,000 plus HRA and is open to candidates with a master’s degree in Horticulture/Agriculture (specialization in Fruit Science/Agronomy/Plant Physiology) and three years’ R&D experience. The Project Associate-I post is open to candidates with an M.Sc. in Agriculture (specialization in Agronomy/Plant Physiology/Fruit Science) with upper age limit of 35 years, offering Rs.31,000 plus HRA for candidates selected through national level examinations and Rs.25,000 plus HRA for others.
Interested candidates who meet the requirements can apply online before deadline. The filled-in Google Form should be submitted by or before 24th February 2025 (Monday) up to 05:30 PM. The eligible candidates will be interviewed at the office of the Director of Research, Jammu, Chatha on 17-03-2025 at 11:00 AM.
Overview of CSIR-IIIM Recruitment Notification
Candidates can check the details related to the recruitment notification through the table given below:
| Organization | CSIR – Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine |
| Advt No. | 05/2025 |
| Project Title | Integration of Lavender in High Density Apple Production Systems for Enhanced Farm Profitability and Sustainable Agro-Ecosystems (GAP-3175) |
| Post Names | Senior Project Associate, Project Associate-I |
| No of Posts | 1 (Senior Project Associate) and 1 (Project Associate-I) |
| Funding Agency | ICSSR Sponsored Project |
| Job Location | CSIR-IIIM Branch Lab, Sanat Nagar, Srinagar; and Field Station, Pulwama |
| Engagement | Temporary (Contractual basis for 1 year, extendable) |
| Application Mode | Email/Physical Submission |
| Selection Process | In-person Interview |
| Official Website | www.iiim.res.in |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are provided in this article.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates:
| Notification Date | 17-Feb-2025 |
| Last Date for Application | 24-Feb-2025 |
| Interview Date & Time | 28-Feb-2025, 10:00 AM |
Vacancy Details of CSIR-IIIM Recruitment 2025
CSIR – Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine has invited applications from candidates fulfilling the required criteria to fill the following positions:
| Post Name | Vacancy | Monthly Emoluments |
| Senior Project Associate | 1 | Rs.42,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (Non-NET) | 1 | Option (i): Rs.31,000 + HRA Option (ii): Rs.25,000 + HRA |
Pay Scale / Salary
The Senior Project Associate will receive Rs.42,000 plus HRA per month, while the Project Associate-I will be offered Rs.31,000 plus HRA (for candidates selected through national level examinations such as CSIR-UGC NET or GATE) or Rs.25,000 plus HRA for others. Additional benefits are provided as per the SFC provisions and ICAR guidelines.
Apply Link: Central University Jammu Recruitment 2025 – Apply for Non-Teaching Posts, Last Date Extended to 17 March
Eligibility Criteria of CSIR-IIIM Srinagar Recruitment 2025
Below, we have summarized the required eligibility criteria. Candidates are advised to review these details before applying.
Educational Qualifications
| Post Name | Required Qualification |
| Senior Project Associate | M.Sc. in Horticulture/Agriculture with specialization in Fruit Science, Agronomy or Plant Physiology, and three years’ R&D experience in industrial/academic institutions or science and technology organizations. |
| Project Associate-I (Non-NET) | M.Sc. in Agriculture with specialization in Agronomy, Plant Physiology, or Fruit Science. |
Desirable Qualifications
- For Senior Project Associate: Experience in field experimentation, agro-technology development, on-farm demonstration trials, fruit breeding, crop disease modeling, phenological studies, and systems agronomy.
- For Project Associate-I: Experience in field experimentation, disease identification and management in fruit crops, fruit breeding, and familiarity with crop simulation and agronomic research techniques.
Age Limit
| Senior Project Associate | Maximum 40 years |
| Project Associate-I (Non-NET) | Maximum 35 years |
Age relaxation is provided as per GOI/CSIR instructions for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates.
Application Process of CSIR-IIIM Srinagar Recruitment 2025
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply as follows:
- Read the complete recruitment notification carefully and ensure that you fulfill all eligibility criteria.
- Fill-in the Google Form. The filled-in Google Form should be submitted by or before 24th February 2025 (Monday) up to 05:30 PM.
- Bring your original documents and a recent passport-size photograph to the interview.
Follow all instructions carefully to avoid rejection.
Application Fee
No application fee is required for this recruitment. Applicants are not required to pay any fee to submit their application.
Selection Process
The selection process for the above posts will be based solely on an in-person interview. Candidates must bring their bio-data, recent passport-size photograph, and self-attested copies of educational certificates and relevant documents. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.
CSIR-IIIM Official Notification PDF
For complete details, including the full advertisement, terms and conditions, and additional instructions, candidates must visit the official website of CSIR – Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine at www.iiim.res.in. All further updates and corrigenda will be posted on the official website.
Download Official Notification PDF
Disclaimer
Please note:
- This article is based on the official CSIR-IIIM Recruitment 2025 notification.
- Candidates must read the complete notification carefully before applying.
- This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by CSIR – Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine.
- We are not an official government website or the recruiting body.
- Readers should verify all details on the official CSIR-IIIM website for final confirmation.
Candidates are advised to check the website regularly for any updates.
FAQs
Q1. What posts are available in this recruitment?
Ans. The recruitment is for one Senior Project Associate and one Project Associate-I (Non-NET).
Q2. What is the monthly emolument for the Senior Project Associate post?
Ans. Rs.42,000 plus HRA per month.
Q3. What are the educational qualifications required for the Project Associate-I post?
Ans. A first class M.Sc. in Agriculture with specialization in Agronomy, Plant Physiology, or Fruit Science is required.
Q4. What is the upper age limit for the Project Associate-I post?
Ans. The maximum age limit is 35 years.
Q5. How do candidates apply?
Ans. Candidates must send their complete application form with attested documents either by email or physically by 11-Mar-2025.
