India's ICAR and CSIR Launch Research and Administrative Recruitment Drives

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research's Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (ICAR‑CSWRI) in Avikanagar, Rajasthan announced two Young Professional‑II positions under its Network Project on Genome Editing Technology. The posts offer a consolidated salary of ₹42,000 per month and require a postgraduate degree in biotechnology or related fields, with experience in embryo culture, cell culture, proteomics or CRISPR platforms. Applications must be submitted by 7 July 2026.

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) opened applications for 100 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) vacancies across General, Finance & Accounts, and Stores & Purchase cadres. The recruitment is restricted to candidates who cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 but were not recommended for service. Salary ranges from ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 (Pay Level 7, Cell 1). The online portal accepted submissions from 23 June to 13 July 2026. Eligibility includes a university degree and an age limit of 33 years. Reserved categories and PwBD quotas are included.