- ICAR IARI is conducting a walk-in interview for 2 vacancies: Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Young Professional-II (YP-II) under two distinct projects: CRP Hybrid Technology (Cauliflower) and PPV&FRA-funded DUS Testing of Broccoli.
- Positions are contractual and purely project-based under ICAR-funded initiatives.
- Location: Division of Vegetable Science, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012.
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🎓 Master's Degree
Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional-II Walk-in Interview at ICAR IARI
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI)
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
Division of Vegetable Science, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) (ICAR IARI) |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (CRP Hybrid Technology - Cauliflower): • ₹37,000 + HRA (1st and 2nd year), • ₹42,000 + HRA (3rd year onwards). - Young Professional-II (YP-II) (PPV&FRA - DUS Testing of Broccoli): ₹42,000 (consolidated). - HRA will be given as per Central Government rates applicable in New Delhi. |
| Age Limits | 21 to 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | • 2 years of research experience (for candidates with 3-year Bachelor’s + 2-year Master’s degree).: None |
| Application Fee | No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (1 post):
- Master’s degree in Vegetable Science, Horticulture, Genetics and Plant Breeding, or Plant Biotechnology with either:
• 4/5-year Bachelor’s degree, OR
• 3-year Bachelor’s + 2-year Master’s degree with NET qualification and 2 years of research experience (as per OM No. Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated 13-07-2015, OM No. Agril. Edn. 6/27/2014-HRD dt. 09-10-2015, and OMSR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30-01-2019).
- Desirable: Experience in handling field experiments, crop data recording, basic statistical analysis, PCR/qPCR, tissue culture, and biochemical analysis.
- Young Professional-II (YP-II) (1 post):
- Master’s degree in Vegetable Science, Horticulture, Genetics and Plant Breeding, or Plant Biotechnology (no NET requirement).
- Desirable: Experience in handling vegetable crop data recording (DUS testing), basic statistical analysis, and laboratory work (PCR, biochemical analysis).
- Master’s degree in Vegetable Science, Horticulture, Genetics and Plant Breeding, or Plant Biotechnology with either:
• 4/5-year Bachelor’s degree, OR
• 3-year Bachelor’s + 2-year Master’s degree with NET qualification and 2 years of research experience (as per OM No. Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated 13-07-2015, OM No. Agril. Edn. 6/27/2014-HRD dt. 09-10-2015, and OMSR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30-01-2019).
- Desirable: Experience in handling field experiments, crop data recording, basic statistical analysis, PCR/qPCR, tissue culture, and biochemical analysis.
- Young Professional-II (YP-II) (1 post):
- Master’s degree in Vegetable Science, Horticulture, Genetics and Plant Breeding, or Plant Biotechnology (no NET requirement).
- Desirable: Experience in handling vegetable crop data recording (DUS testing), basic statistical analysis, and laboratory work (PCR, biochemical analysis).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be made through a walk-in interview on 02 November 2026 at 10:30 AM.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the interview date and time.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the interview date and time.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, Women (relaxations as per rules).
📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled Application Proforma (Annexure-I) and Declaration Form (Annexure-II).
- Self-attested photocopies of all original certificates (from matriculation onwards).
- Original certificates (to be produced on the day of interview):
• Date-of-birth proof,
• Degree/provisional degree certificate,
• NET/GATE/equivalent certificate (if applicable),
• Experience certificate and publications (if applicable),
• Copy of M.Sc./M.Tech. thesis,
• Recent biodata in prescribed format,
• Recent passport-size photograph.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if employed).
- Declaration of relatives employed in ICAR/IARI (if applicable).
- Self-attested photocopies of all original certificates (from matriculation onwards).
- Original certificates (to be produced on the day of interview):
• Date-of-birth proof,
• Degree/provisional degree certificate,
• NET/GATE/equivalent certificate (if applicable),
• Experience certificate and publications (if applicable),
• Copy of M.Sc./M.Tech. thesis,
• Recent biodata in prescribed format,
• Recent passport-size photograph.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if employed).
- Declaration of relatives employed in ICAR/IARI (if applicable).
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the ICAR IARI walk-in interview on 02 November 2026?
There are a total of 2 vacancies: 1 for Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and 1 for Young Professional-II (YP-II).
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position?
The maximum age limit for the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position is 35 years as of the interview date, with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and Women and 3 years for OBC.
Q.
What is the salary for the Young Professional-II (YP-II) position?
The Young Professional-II (YP-II) position offers a consolidated salary of ₹42,000 per month.
Q.
Is there an application fee for the ICAR IARI walk-in interview?
The notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.
Q.
What documents must I carry to the walk-in interview?
You must carry original certificates, self-attested photocopies, biodata, thesis copy, NOC (if employed), and duly filled application forms as specified in the notification.