ICRISAT invites applications from dynamic and motivated Indian nationals for the position of Senior Assistant-Security Services, to support the Security Services Department under the Corporate Services Program. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring comprehensive security coverage of the Institute during the assigned shift through effective monitoring, supervision, and reporting mechanisms. The selected candidate will oversee a team of Security Assistants and ensure they are provided with the necessary logistical and operational support as required. In the event of any safety or security concern, the Senior Executive will be expected to take timely and appropriate action, coordinating with the available security team to effectively mitigate and neutralize potential threats. The position is based at ICRISAT Headquarters, Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi- arid or dryland tropics has over 2 billion people and 644 million of these are the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower these disadvantaged populations to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agricultural production systems.
ICRISAT is headquartered at Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and eight country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT envisions a prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropics. Its mission is to reduce poverty, hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics. ICRISAT conducts research on its mandate crops of chickpea, pigeonpea, groundnut, sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet in the arid and semi-arid tropics. The Institute focuses its work on the drylands and in protecting the environment. Tropical dryland areas are usually seen as resource-poor and perennially beset by shocks such as drought, thereby trapping dryland communities in poverty and hunger and making them dependent on external aid. Please visit - www.icrisat.org
Responsibilities:
- Carry out security duties at various locations on the farm.
- Carry out special tasks as deemed necessary for the protection and safe custody of ICRISAT property
- Perform shift duties along with a team of experienced security assistants under the direct supervision of a security supervisor.
- Inspection of all the security equipment for serviceability.
- Carry out regular patrolling of the property during the shift.
- Ensure that the relevant rules and regulations of the Institute are adhered to at all times.
Eligibility and Qualifications:
- Retired Ex. Service Men from the Armed Forces/ Paramilitary Force/ TA with at least 10-20 years’ experience in security services.
- Minimum 10th pass and higher educational qualification is preferred.
- Good interpersonal, written and communication skills both in English and Telugu.
- Should be a good team player and have experience working in a multicultural team.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- 2-wheeler/4-wheeler valid driving license.
General:
This is a contractual role for a period of 36 months (3 years), renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the institute’s continuing need for the position.
How to apply:
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Shortlisting will start from 20 May 2026. All Applicants should apply with their latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining a progressive and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether they have a disability.
