Position Title: Agronomic Expert – Seed Production (Cereals Crops)
Location: Wardha, MH
Experience: Minimum 3 years in seed production of cereals and pulses
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, and oversee production of Foundation, Registered, and Certified seed classes, ensuring adherence to national/international standards.
- Foundation seed: progeny of breeder seed, maintained under strict supervision for genetic purity and identity
- Registered seed: progeny of foundation seed, handled and certified to be suitable for producing certified seed
- Certified seed: progeny of foundation or registered seed, produced under regulated standards, inspected, tested, and tagged for commercial distribution
- Conduct and supervise field inspections, ensure seed conditioning, laboratory testing, and proper tagging as per the Indian Minimum Seed Certification Standards (IMSC) or other relevant certification norms
- Liaise with State Seed Certification Agencies, ICAR, NSC, SAUs, and other stakeholders to coordinate seed certification processes and ensure compliance.
- Implement quality control protocols and monitor purity, germination, and contamination levels at all production stages.
- Train and mentor technical staff and growers on seed production best practices, isolation requirements, and record-keeping.
Education:
- Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Agronomy, Seed Science, Plant Breeding, or related field.
Experience:
At least 3 years in seed production specifically focusing on cereals and pulses, with hands-on experience across foundation, registered, and certified seed classes.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Deep understanding of seed class systems (Breeder → Foundation → Registered → Certified) and certification protocols
- Familiarity with national seed certification agencies and institutional frameworks (e.g., ICAR, NSC, SAUs, SSCAs).
- Proficient in seed health, germination, purity testing, and regulatory compliance.
Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
