Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil & Water Conservation (ICAR-IISWC)
Job Category	Agriculture
Eligibility Qualification	B.Tech (btech), B.E. (be), Master's Degree (masters-degree)
Number of Vacancies	2 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹30,000 - ₹42,000 Per Month
Age Limits	Maximum 45 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	- Senior Research Fellow: Minimum 2 years of research experience in relevant fields. - Young Professional-I: No prior experience required.
Application Fee	- No application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST).

📄 Details & Description

- ICAR-IISWC has announced 2 contractual vacancies for Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Young Professional-I (YP-I) through walk-in interviews.
- SRF post offers Rs. 42,000 per month + HRA, while YP-I post offers Rs. 30,000 per month (consolidated).
- Walk-in interview scheduled for 01 September 2026 at ICAR-IISWC, Dehradun, Uttarakhand (Pin Code: 248195).
- No application fee is required for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST).

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Senior Research Fellow: Postgraduate degree in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Land and Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Water Resources, Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System, or Civil Engineering (specialization in Hydrology/Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering) + NET/GATE qualification + 2 years of research experience in RS & GIS, Hydrological modelling, or Soil & Water Conservation Engineering.
- Young Professional-I: B.Tech/Bachelor of Engineering in Civil or Agricultural Engineering.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Selection will be based solely on performance in the walk-in interview scheduled for 01 September 2026.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

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📂 Required Documents

- Original and one set of self-attested photocopies of ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if applicable), and category certificate (if applicable).
- Duly filled application form (if required as per the notification).
- Extra passport-size photographs for submission (if required).

💳 Application Fee Details

- No application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are available for the ICAR-IISWC Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional-I posts?

There are a total of 2 vacancies: 1 for Senior Research Fellow and 1 for Young Professional-I.

Q. What is the age limit for the Senior Research Fellow post in ICAR-IISWC Recruitment 2026?

The age limit for Senior Research Fellow is 35 years for men and 40 years for women as of the walk-in interview date (01 September 2026).

Q. Is there an application fee for the ICAR-IISWC Senior Research Fellow/Young Professional-I recruitment?

No, there is no application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST) for this recruitment.

Q. What is the salary offered for the Young Professional-I post in ICAR-IISWC Recruitment 2026?

The selected candidate for the Young Professional-I post will receive a consolidated salary of Rs. 30,000 per month.

Q. Where will the walk-in interview for ICAR-IISWC Recruitment 2026 be conducted?

The walk-in interview will be conducted at ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil & Water Conservation, Dehradun, Uttarakhand (Pin Code: 248195).