ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

दालों की बढ़ती पैदावार, आत्मनिर्भर भारत की रफ्तार!

India’s pulses production has risen to 274.09 lakh metric tonnes in 2025–26, up from 256.83 lakh metric tonnes in 2024–25. ICAR’s research, improved varieties and farmer-focused technologies are contributing to higher productivity and strengthening India’s journey towards self-reliance in pulses.

भारत में दलहन उत्पादन 2025–26 में बढ़कर 274.09 लाख मीट्रिक टन हो गया है, जो 2024–25 के 256.83 लाख मीट्रिक टन से अधिक है। 🌱 ICAR के अनुसंधान, उन्नत किस्मों और किसान-केंद्रित तकनीकों से उत्पादकता बढ़ाने और दलहन में आत्मनिर्भरता को मजबूत करने में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान मिल रहा है।

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Bhagirath Choudhary

28/08/2026

Engagement of Consultant at ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal

ICAR–National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal invites applications from eligible retired Central Government/ICAR employees (Pay Level 8 & above) for engagement as Consultant (Director Cell) – 01 position, purely on contractual basis.

📅 Last date for receipt of applications: 15 September 2026
🗓️ Walk-in Interview: 22 September 2026 at 11:00 AM

Interested and eligible candidates may refer to the detailed advertisement, eligibility criteria, terms & conditions and application format here:

🔗 Detailed Advertisement: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fBNtVPccGBsBYRgKiTMHXDFxogJgt-bC/view?usp=drivesdk

25/08/2026

📢 IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION | WALK-IN INTERVIEW RESCHEDULED

ICAR–National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal hereby informs all concerned candidates that the Walk-in Interview scheduled for 28 August 2026 has been postponed due to Rakshabandhan and rescheduled to 01 September 2026.

The rescheduling applies to the following positions:

🔹 Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical)
🔹 Project Technical Support-III
under the NOHM-ICMR Project “Establishing a One Health Sentinel Surveillance System in High Human–Animal Interaction Settings among Selected Zoos in India”

🔹 Young Professional-I
under the ICAR–All India Network Project on One Health & Zoonotic Diseases (AINP-OHZD)

📅 Revised Date of Walk-in Interview: 01 September 2026

Candidates concerned are requested to take note of the revised date and plan accordingly.

24/08/2026

FINAL RESULT – Young Professional-I (YP-I) Selection

ICAR–National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal announces the final result for selection of one (01) temporary position of Young Professional-I under the ICAR–Young Professional Scheme, pursuant to the advertisement dated 02.08.2026 and interview held on 12.08.2026.

✅ Selected Candidate: Sh. Rajesh Kumar Lone
🔹 Reserve Panel: Ms. Reetu Yadav

The detailed selection result is attached for information of all concerned.

24/08/2026

FINAL RESULT – Young Professional-I (YP-I) Selection

ICAR–National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal announces the final results for selection of Young Professional-I positions under the ICAR–Young Professional Scheme, pursuant to the advertisement dated 02.08.2026 and interviews held on 12.08.2026.

Young Professional-I (IT)
✅ Selected: Ms. Pratistha Shrivastava
🔹 Reserve Panel: Sh. Girija Shankar Gautam

Young Professional-I (F&A)
✅ Selected: Sh. Sonu Karpe
🔹 Reserve Panel: Sh. Praveen Kumar Bist

The detailed selection results are attached for information of all concerned.

24/08/2026

Dr M. L. Jat Felicitates Scientists Behind India’s First Indigenous ASF Vaccine

A major milestone in animal health security! Scientists at ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal, have developed India’s first indigenous MA-104 cell-based live attenuated vaccine against African Swine Fever (ASF).

The breakthrough strengthens India’s self-reliance in veterinary vaccine development and offers new hope for protecting the pig farming sector. The team—Drs. D. Senthil Kumar, K. Rajukumar, G. Venkatesh, Fateh Singh, and Aniket Sanyal—was felicitated by Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary (DARE) & DG, ICAR, for this notable achievement.

Dr. Jat commended the scientists for their outstanding contribution, stating that the development marks a significant step towards strengthening India’s preparedness against ASF and advancing the country’s vision of self-reliance in animal health and veterinary vaccine production.

Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), along with the Assistant Director General (Animal Health) and Director, ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal, was also present on the occasion.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Bhagirath Choudhary

24/08/2026

🏆 A Proud Moment for ICAR-NIHSAD!

The team of scientists from ICAR–National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal, along with the Director, received a Letter of Appreciation from the Director General, ICAR, at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, in recognition of their significant achievement in developing the MA-104 cell-adapted live attenuated vaccine against African Swine Fever (ASF) in pigs.

This important indigenous breakthrough represents a major milestone in India’s efforts to combat ASF—one of the most devastating diseases affecting the pig industry—and reflects the dedication, scientific excellence and sustained teamwork of ICAR-NIHSAD scientists.

👏 Congratulations to the entire team for this remarkable achievement and contribution towards strengthening animal health and disease preparedness in the country!