- ICAR IARI invites applications for 2 contractual positions: 1 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and 1 Young Professional-II (YP-II).
- SRF position offers ₹37,000 + HRA/month for the first two years and ₹42,000 + HRA/month for the third year.
- YP-II position offers a consolidated salary of ₹42,000 per month.
- Applications must be submitted via email by 25-09-2026.
- Walk-in interview scheduled for 30-09-2026.
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🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma
Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional-II Recruitment 2026
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI)
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
New Delhi, India (as per ICAR IARI headquarters)
Apply Deadline
25 Sep 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) (ICAR IARI) |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹37,000 - ₹42,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 45 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - **SRF:** Not explicitly required but desirable experience in Vegetable Breeding, molecular breeding, biotechnology, and computer applications. - **YP-II:** Desirable experience in phenotyping, screening techniques, molecular breeding, data handling, and statistical analysis. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- **Senior Research Fellow (SRF):** Master's degree in Vegetable Science/Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Biotechnology with a 4/5-year bachelor's degree. Candidates with a 3-year bachelor's degree must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET qualification or equivalent, or a Ph.D. in the specified disciplines.
- **Desirable for SRF:** Experience in Vegetable Breeding, molecular breeding, biotechnology, and proficiency in computer applications.
- **Young Professional-II (YP-II):** Postgraduate degree in Vegetable Science/Horticulture/Genetics & Plant Breeding/Seed Science & Technology/Biotechnology or allied disciplines of Life Sciences.
- **Desirable for YP-II:** Experience in phenotyping of germplasm, screening techniques for biotic stress tolerance, molecular breeding, knowledge in computer applications, data collection & handling, and statistical analysis.
- **Desirable for SRF:** Experience in Vegetable Breeding, molecular breeding, biotechnology, and proficiency in computer applications.
- **Young Professional-II (YP-II):** Postgraduate degree in Vegetable Science/Horticulture/Genetics & Plant Breeding/Seed Science & Technology/Biotechnology or allied disciplines of Life Sciences.
- **Desirable for YP-II:** Experience in phenotyping of germplasm, screening techniques for biotic stress tolerance, molecular breeding, knowledge in computer applications, data collection & handling, and statistical analysis.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection is based on screening of applications followed by an interview.
- Walk-in interview scheduled for 30-09-2026.
- Walk-in interview scheduled for 30-09-2026.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled application proforma and declaration form.
- Scanned, self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- All documents must be submitted as a single PDF file via email.
- Scanned, self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- All documents must be submitted as a single PDF file via email.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional-II recruitment?
The last date to submit applications via email is 25 September 2026.
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional-II posts at ICAR IARI?
There are a total of 2 vacancies: 1 for Senior Research Fellow and 1 for Young Professional-II.
Q.
What is the age limit for the Young Professional-II post in ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026?
The age limit for the Young Professional-II post is between 21 years and 45 years.
Q.
What is the salary offered for the Senior Research Fellow position at ICAR IARI?
The salary for the Senior Research Fellow is ₹37,000 + HRA/month for the first and second year, and ₹42,000 + HRA/month for the third year, as per ICAR norms.
Q.
Where should candidates send their applications for ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates must send their applications as a single PDF file to the email address [email protected].