The APEDA-founded Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF), established by the Ministry of Consumers and Industry, has invited applications from job seekers in the agriculture sector.An eligible candidate will work for a year under a one-year contract. will be based upon candidate performance in the field. Job location for this post will be at SVP University of Agriculture & Technology, Modipuram, U.P./Head Quarters, New Delhi.
| Application Post | No. of Post | Qualification | Work and experience | Expected salary |
| Scientists | 2 | Post Graduate in Agriculture preferably in Agronomy/Plant Protection. | experience in Crop production/ Plant protection-related issue and should have understanding of use of pesticides and MRL issues | 70,000 |
| Consultant | 1 | Post Graduate in Management (MBA/Agriculture/ Science (Biological science/BioTechnology) with 2 years’ work experience in | Development of Market Intelligence including global trade viz-a-viz production Export data analysis | 60,000 |
| Scientific Officers | 2 | Post Graduate in (Agriculture/Science Crop production/Crop Protection/ Agriculture Extn.) with 1 year work experience in | Farming activities (seed production, farm demonstration and extension activities etc.) Experience in Crop Production | 35,000 |
| Lab Analyst | 1 | M.Sc (Chemistry/Ind.Chemistry/ Food Technology/ Environment Science) 2 years experience in field of Food/Chemical/Microbial Testing Laboratory with | Analysis of rice and different agri products for Pesticide residues. Analysis of pesticides samples. Candidate should have experience in handling of equipment LC MS-MS, GC MS-MS etc. | 35,000 |
| Lab Technician | 1 | B.Sc (Life Science/Chemistry) 1 year experience in field of Food/Chemical/Microbial Testing Laboratory with | Analysis of rice and different for Pesticide residues. Analysis of pesticide samples for quality standard. Candidate should have experience in handling of equipment LC MS-MS, GC MS-MS etc. | 35,000 |
Candidates can learn more by visiting the websites of the Basmati Export Development Foundation and APEDA (the Ministry of Consumer and Industry).