Horticulturist Trainee

AgriYuvaa; Raipur; On-site; INR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

VNR Nursery in Raipur, Chhattisgarh invites MSc horticulture graduates to join our R&D – Fruit Crops team as Horticulturist or Trainee.

The role focuses on field-based research, orchard management, data collection, and reporting. Freshers may apply for the trainee position, while experienced candidates will support breeding and field trials across fruit crops.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Horticulture with fruit science preferred.
• Experience in fruit crop research, breeding, nursery R&D, or orchard management preferred.
• Freshers with MSc may be considered for trainee position.
• Willing to relocate/work at field locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Join Fruit Crops R&D team for field-based research.
• Plan and conduct field trials and collect data.
• Analyze and interpret results, and report findings.
• Manage field labour and coordinate activities in orchards.

Skills

Fruit crop research

Field trial management

Data collection and analysis

Plant observation

Orchard management

Research documentation

MS Excel

Field labour management

Communication & teamwork

Ownership and observation

Planning and execution

Education

M.Sc. in Horticulture

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Google Sheets

Job description

• Full Time
• Raipur, Chhattisgarh
• Posted 1 week ago

VNR Nursery Hiring | Horticulturist / Horticulturist Trainee

VNR Nursery is looking for enthusiastic and scientifically oriented candidates to join our Research & Development (R&D) – Fruit Crops team.

Location:

Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Job Type:

Full-time | Field-based Research Role

Openings:

2

Educational Qualification

• M.Sc. in Horticulture, preferably with specialization in Fruit Science.

Key Skills

• Fruit crop research & breeding
• Experimental planning & field trial management
• Data collection, analysis & interpretation
• Plant/genotype observation & selection
• Orchard management & field experimentation
• Research documentation & reporting
• MS Excel, PowerPoint & Google Sheets
• Planning, execution & field management
• Field labour management
• Analytical & scientific problem-solving
• Communication, teamwork & coordination
• Ownership and strong observation skills

Experience

• Candidates with prior experience in fruit crop research, breeding, nursery R&D, orchard management or field experimentation will be preferred for the Horticulturist position.
• Freshers with an M.Sc. in Horticulture and relevant academic/research exposure may be considered for the Horticulturist Trainee position.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who are proactive, hardworking, scientifically oriented and willing to take ownership of research activities.

Candidates should be comfortable working extensively in orchards and field conditions and should be willing to relocate/work at any location based

organization requirements.

Join us and be a part of our VNR Nursery’s Fruit Crops R&D team!