NHRDF Joint Director (Research) Recruitment

Qualification Required

Ph.D. Horticulture

Examinaton Fees

• General : 1000
• OBC : 1000
• ST : 1000
• SC : 1000
• Payment Modes Accepted : Challan

In the NHRDF recruitment for the post of Joint Director (Research), the application fee details are as follows: Candidates belonging to General are required to pay 1000 as the application fee. Candidates belonging to OBC are required to pay 1000 as the application fee. Candidates belonging to ST are required to pay 1000 as the application fee. Candidates belonging to SC are required to pay 1000 as the application fee.

Selection Procedure

1. As per official notification

The selection procedure for the post of Joint Director (Research) in NHRDF will include the following stages: As per official notification, and other required tests.

Vacancy Details

Joint Director (Research)

• Salary: Rs. 78800 - Rs. 209200 /-
• Qualification: Doctorate in Plant Breeding, Vegetable Science, Horticulture etc. OR Masters, with 9/12 years experience
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 45
• Experience Required: 12

Assistant Director

• Salary: Rs. 35400 - Rs. 112400 /-
• Qualification: Doctorate in Horticulture, Vegetable Science OR Masters, with 3/6 years experience
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 35
• Experience Required: 6

Chemist

• Salary: Rs. 35400 - Rs. 112400 /-
• Qualification: Doctorate in Organic Chemistry, Agriculture Bio-Chemistry etc. OR Masters, with 3/6 years experience in Pesticide Residue Analysis
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 35
• Experience Required: 6

Food Analyst

• Salary: Rs. 35400 - Rs. 112400 /-
• Qualification: Masters in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology etc. and Food Analyst Examination by FSSAI, with 2 years experience
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 30
• Experience Required: 2

Technical Officer

• Salary: Rs. 35400 - Rs. 112400 /-
• Qualification: Masters in Plant Physiology OR Seed Technology or relevant subject, relaxable to Bachelors, with 2/4 years experience
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 30
• Experience Required: 4

Technical Officer

• Salary: Rs. 35400 - Rs. 112400 /-
• Qualification: Masters in Seed Technology OR Plant Physiology or relevant subject, relaxable to Bachelors, with 2/4 years experience
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 30
• Experience Required: 4

Technical Assistant

• Salary: Rs. 19900 - Rs. 63200 /-
• Qualification: B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture etc., with 1 year experience
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 30
• Experience Required: 1

Assistant Director

• Salary: Rs. 35400 - Rs. 112400 /-
• Qualification: B.Tech/BE in Civil Engineering, with 5 years experience
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 35
• Experience Required: 5

Accountant

• Salary: Rs. 35400 - Rs. 112400 /-
• Qualification: Masters in Commerce OR CA, relaxable to Bachelors, with 3/5 years experience and Tally knowledge
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 30
• Experience Required: 5

Accounts Clerk / Junior Storekeeper

• Salary: Rs. 19900 - Rs. 63200 /-
• Qualification: B.Com. OR B.A., English typing 30 w.p.m., Tally/MS Office, with 2 years experience
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 30
• Experience Required: 2

The salary for the post of Joint Director (Research) is set at Rs. 78800 - Rs. 209200 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Joint Director (Research) is: Doctorate in Plant Breeding, Vegetable Science, Horticulture etc. OR Masters, with 9/12 years experience.
The age limit for the post of Joint Director (Research) is between 18 to 45 years.
The salary for the post of Assistant Director is set at Rs. 35400 - Rs. 112400 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Assistant Director is: Doctorate in Horticulture, Vegetable Science OR Masters, with 3/6 years experience.
The age limit for the post of Assistant Director is between 18 to 35 years.
The salary for the post of Chemist is set at Rs. 35400 - Rs. 112400 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Chemist is: Doctorate in Organic Chemistry, Agriculture Bio-Chemistry etc. OR Masters, with 3/6 years experience in Pesticide Residue Analysis.
The age limit for the post of Chemist is between 18 to 35 years.
The salary for the post of Food Analyst is set at Rs. 35400 - Rs. 112400 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Food Analyst is: Masters in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology etc. and Food Analyst Examination by FSSAI, with 2 years experience.
The age limit for the post of Food Analyst is between 18 to 30 years.
The salary for the post of Technical Officer is set at Rs. 35400 - Rs. 112400 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Technical Officer is: Masters in Plant Physiology OR Seed Technology or relevant subject, relaxable to Bachelors, with 2/4 years experience.
The age limit for the post of Technical Officer is between 18 to 30 years.
The salary for the post of Technical Officer is set at Rs. 35400 - Rs. 112400 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Technical Officer is: Masters in Seed Technology OR Plant Physiology or relevant subject, relaxable to Bachelors, with 2/4 years experience.
The age limit for the post of Technical Officer is between 18 to 30 years.
The salary for the post of Technical Assistant is set at Rs. 19900 - Rs. 63200 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Technical Assistant is: B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture etc., with 1 year experience.
The age limit for the post of Technical Assistant is between 18 to 30 years.
The salary for the post of Assistant Director is set at Rs. 35400 - Rs. 112400 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Assistant Director is: B.Tech/BE in Civil Engineering, with 5 years experience.
The age limit for the post of Assistant Director is between 18 to 35 years.
The salary for the post of Accountant is set at Rs. 35400 - Rs. 112400 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Accountant is: Masters in Commerce OR CA, relaxable to Bachelors, with 3/5 years experience and Tally knowledge.
The age limit for the post of Accountant is between 18 to 30 years.
The salary for the post of Accounts Clerk / Junior Storekeeper is set at Rs. 19900 - Rs. 63200 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Accounts Clerk / Junior Storekeeper is: B.Com. OR B.A., English typing 30 w.p.m., Tally/MS Office, with 2 years experience.
The age limit for the post of Accounts Clerk / Junior Storekeeper is between 18 to 30 years.

How to Apply

For the post of Joint Director (Research), the application process is online. Candidates can apply from the official online application link before 20/11/2026.

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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1: What is the last date to apply for Joint Director (Research)?
• A: The last date to apply is 20/11/2026.
• Q2: What is the application process?
• A: The application process is online.
• Q3: How many vacancies are available?
• A: There are multiple vacancies available.
• Q4: What is the required qualification?
• - Post Graduation
• Q5: Where can I apply?
• A: You can apply at the official website: Click Here.