Overview
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Project Associate -I (1 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply email before 07 September 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI)
- Qualification
- M.Sc. or M.Tech (including Integrated M.Tech 4+2) in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Plant Biochemistry/ Life Sciences with 4/5 years bachelor's degree. Those with 3 years bachelor's degree must have NET/GATE qualification.
- Vacancies
- 1
- Last date to apply
- 07-09-2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 07-09-2026 |
| Declaration of relative working in ICAR/IARI | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 September 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Associate -I | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Post Name: Total Posts Project Associate -I: 1 Total: 1
Eligibility
• M.Sc. or M.Tech (including Integrated M.Tech 4+2) in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Plant Biochemistry/ Life Sciences with 4/5 years bachelor's degree. • Those with 3 years bachelor's degree must have NET/GATE qualification. • Desirable: Experience in protein biochemistry, molecular techniques, field phenotyping and handling rice crop.
Age Limit
• Maximum Age: 35 years • Age Relaxation: SC/ST & Women: 5 years OBC: 3 years • SC/ST & Women: 5 years • OBC: 3 years
Salary
• ₹31,000/- + HRA per month for candidates qualified through NET/GATE or any National Eligibility Test. • ₹25,000/- + HRA per month for candidates without NET/GATE/BET (as per DST/DBT OM No. DST/PCPM/Z06/2022 dated 26.06.2022).
Application Fee
Category: Fee
Selection Process
• Screening of applications • Online Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for ICAR IARI Project Associate -I Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below. • Read the official notification carefully before applying. • Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience. • Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs. • Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email. • Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification. • Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 07-09-2026. • Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ICAR IARI Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online?
Last Date: 07-09-2026; Declaration of relative working in ICAR/IARI: 01 September 2026; Last Date to Apply: 07 September 2026
What is the application fee?
Category: Fee
What is the age limit?
Maximum 35 years (age relaxation for SC/ST & women is 5 years, for OBC is 3 years)
What is the selection process?
• Screening of applications • Online Interview