- Recruitment for a temporary contractual position under the Seed Production Unit at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.
- The position is initially for a period of 6 months, extendable based on performance and requirements.
- Selected candidates will not be entitled to regular appointment or permanent employment at the institute.
ICA
🎓 Master's Degree
Young Professional (I) - Seed Production Unit
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹42,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 21 to 45 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Minimum 2 years of experience in seed production activities (desirable). |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Postgraduate degree in Genetics, Plant Breeding, or Seed Science and Technology.
- Minimum age: 21 years; Maximum age: 45 years (with age relaxation for SC/ST/PH & OBC candidates as per government rules).
- Desirable: Minimum 2 years of experience in effective management, implementation, and enhancement of quality seed production activities under relevant schemes.
- Minimum age: 21 years; Maximum age: 45 years (with age relaxation for SC/ST/PH & OBC candidates as per government rules).
- Desirable: Minimum 2 years of experience in effective management, implementation, and enhancement of quality seed production activities under relevant schemes.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on a walk-in interview conducted on 23rd September 2026.
- Candidates must report at 10:00 AM at the Chamber of Incharge, Seed Production Unit, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012.
- Candidates must report at 10:00 AM at the Chamber of Incharge, Seed Production Unit, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
📂 Required Documents
- Bio-data/CV in the prescribed format (annexed with the notification).
- Original certificates and self-attested photocopies of all required certificates from matriculation onwards.
- Copy of recent passport-size photograph.
- Declaration form (annexed) regarding relationship with ICAR/IARI employees, if applicable.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, if applicable.
- Original certificates and self-attested photocopies of all required certificates from matriculation onwards.
- Copy of recent passport-size photograph.
- Declaration form (annexed) regarding relationship with ICAR/IARI employees, if applicable.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, if applicable.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applying to the Young Professional (I) position at ICAR-IARI?
The maximum age limit is 45 years as of the date of the interview (23rd September 2026), with age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/PH & OBC candidates as per government rules.
Q.
Is there any application fee for the Young Professional (I) recruitment at ICAR-IARI?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification for this recruitment.
Q.
What is the duration of the contract for the selected Young Professional (I) candidate?
The position is initially for a period of 6 months, which may be extended based on performance and requirements.
Q.
What are the essential qualifications required for the Young Professional (I) post?
A postgraduate degree in Genetics, Plant Breeding, or Seed Science and Technology is the essential qualification for this position.
Q.
Will TA/DA be provided for attending the interview at ICAR-IARI?
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, as explicitly stated in the notification.