- ICAR IARI has announced 3 vacancies for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) for the year 2026.
- The recruitment is for a contractual position with a tenure-based salary structure.
- The job location is at ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (Pincode: 110012).
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🎓 Bachelor's Degree
🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Total Vacancies
3
Job Location
New Delhi, Delhi (110012)
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Eligibility Qualification | Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 3 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹37,000 - ₹42,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is applicable for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Genetics and Plant Breeding, or Biotechnology.
- Bachelor’s degree must be of 4 or 5 years duration as per ICAR guidelines.
- Candidates with a 3-year bachelor’s degree must possess UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET qualification or equivalent, or a Ph.D. in the specified disciplines.
- Maximum age limit: 35 years as of the walk-in interview date.
- Bachelor’s degree must be of 4 or 5 years duration as per ICAR guidelines.
- Candidates with a 3-year bachelor’s degree must possess UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET qualification or equivalent, or a Ph.D. in the specified disciplines.
- Maximum age limit: 35 years as of the walk-in interview date.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on a walk-in interview conducted on 10 September 2026.
- Document verification will follow the interview.
- Document verification will follow the interview.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Original and self-attested photocopies of ID proof (e.g., Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID).
- Educational certificates (Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Category certificate (if applicable for reserved categories).
- Duly filled application form (if required as per the notification).
- Passport-size photographs (extra copies for submission).
- Educational certificates (Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Category certificate (if applicable for reserved categories).
- Duly filled application form (if required as per the notification).
- Passport-size photographs (extra copies for submission).
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is applicable for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) post at ICAR IARI?
There are a total of 3 vacancies announced for the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position at ICAR IARI.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applying to the ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow (SRF) post?
The maximum age limit for candidates applying for the Senior Research Fellow post is 35 years as of the walk-in interview date.
Q.
Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories in the ICAR IARI SRF recruitment?
Yes, there is an age relaxation of five years for SC/ST and women candidates, and three years for OBC candidates.
Q.
What is the salary structure for the ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow (SRF) post?
The selected candidates will receive ₹37,000 + HRA per month for the 1st and 2nd year, and ₹42,000 + HRA per month for the 3rd year.
Q.
Where will the walk-in interview for the ICAR IARI SRF recruitment be conducted?
The walk-in interview will be conducted at ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (Pincode: 110012).