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JRF, SRF and project positions in food technology

18 open JRF / project vacancies are listed from 13 employers (17 government, 1 research & academia). Most openings are in Mysuru, New Delhi, Hyderabad. 6 close within the next 7 days. Each listing shows the published qualification, pay and deadline, with a link to the original notice so you can confirm details before applying.

Open vacancies: 18
Employers hiring: 13
Closing in 7 days: 6
Freshers eligible: 5
Pay published: 16

Latest listing 5 Nov 2026 · counts update as notices open and close.

Open vacancies

GovernmentCloses today CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI)

Senior Research Fellow (PHGG composite flour, glycaemic health project N/E/FST/2025/0156)

Sonipat, Haryana Rs. 42,000 per month + 10% HExperience not specified GovernmentCloses in 4 days Periyar University, Department of Microbiology

Project Assistant (whey beverage with postbiotics, consultancy project)

Salem, Tamil Nadu Rs. 15,000/month0+ years GovernmentCloses in 6 days National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Dept. of Food Process Engineering

Junior Research Fellow (parboiled rice and extruded products project)

Rourkela, Odisha ₹37,000/month0+ years GovernmentCloses in 9 days Sikkim University, Department of Microbiology

Senior Research Fellow (functional foods from Himalayan fermented foods, 2 posts)

Gangtok, Sikkim Rs. 42,000/month + 8% HRAExperience not specified GovernmentCloses in 10 days CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI)

Project Associate-II (PAT 68/2026, oxygen scavenger sachets for food preservation, online application)

Mysuru, Karnataka Rs 35,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qu2+ years GovernmentCloses in 10 days National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur), Department of Electrical Engineering

Junior Research Fellow / Project Staff (pulsed electric field non-thermal food processing, ANRF project)

Raipur, Chhattisgarh Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA aExperience not specified GovernmentCloses in 10 days ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Division of Food Science and Postharvest Technology

Project Associate-I (pea pod protein clean-label food additives)

New Delhi, Delhi ₹31,000/month + HRA (NET/GAT0+ years GovernmentCloses in 12 days ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (ICAR-IIMR)

Senior Research Fellow / Young Professional-II (Biochemistry, millet food analysis), Global Centre of Excellence on Millets (walk-in)

Hyderabad, Telangana SRF Rs 37,000 + HRA (years 1Experience not specified GovernmentCloses in 13 days ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (ICAR-IIMR)

Young Professional-I (Biochemistry, millet food analysis), Global Centre of Excellence on Millets (walk-in)

Hyderabad, Telangana Rs 30,000 per month (fixed, Experience not specified GovernmentCloses in 13 days National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)

Young Professional-II (Sugar) (Advt 09/2026)

New Delhi, Delhi Negotiable, based on previou5+ years GovernmentCloses in 14 days ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Division of Biochemistry

Young Professional-II (pearl millet rancidity and nutri-rich processed products, GCoE on Millets)

New Delhi, Delhi Rs. 42,000 per month (consolExperience not specified GovernmentCloses in 28 days Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI)

Principal Project Associate, Punjab Life Sciences Up-Skilling (PLUS) Program

Mohali (SAS Nagar), Punjab Rs. 49,000 per month (fixed)5+ years GovernmentCloses in 28 days Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI)

Project Associate-II, Punjab Life Sciences Up-Skilling (PLUS) Program

Mohali (SAS Nagar), Punjab Rs. 28,000 per month (fixed)2+ years GovernmentCloses in 28 days Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI)

Project Assistant, Pesticide Residue Testing Lab project (SC Woman)

Mohali (SAS Nagar), Punjab Rs. 20,000 per month (fixed)0+ years GovernmentCloses in 28 days Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI)

Project Fellow, Pesticide Residue Testing Lab project (SC Woman)

Mohali (SAS Nagar), Punjab Rs. 31,000 per month (fixed)1+ years

Employers hiring

Where the openings are

Mysuru3
New Delhi3
Hyderabad2
Mumbai1
Sonipat1
Salem1
Rourkela1
Gangtok1

Questions candidates ask

How many JRF / project jobs are open?

As of 6 Nov 2026, FSD Jobs lists 18 open JRF / project vacancies from 13 employers. Closed notices are removed from this count.

Which employers are hiring for JRF / project roles?

Employers with open listings include Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI) (4), CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI) (2), ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (ICAR-IIMR) (2), CSIR-CFTRI, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (ICAR-CIFE), National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-Kundli).

Are there JRF / project jobs for freshers?

5 of the 18 open vacancies accept candidates with no prior experience (0 years minimum).

What qualifications do these employers ask for?

Counting the qualification text of the open notices: M.Sc in 15, B.Tech / B.E. in 7, Diploma in 3, PhD in 2, M.Tech / M.E. in 2 listings. The recruiting organisation decides eligibility, so read the notice for the exact discipline required.

How much do JRF / project jobs pay?

16 of the 18 listings publish pay. Examples: ₹28,000/month + HRA (CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI)); INR 28,000 + HRA (CSIR-CFTRI); Rs. 37,000/month (years 1-2), Rs. 42,000/month (year 3) (ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (ICAR-CIFE)).

Which cities have the most JRF / project openings?

By open listings: Mysuru (3), New Delhi (3), Hyderabad (2), Mumbai (1), Sonipat (1).

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