Overview
ICAR IARI has announced recruitment for 5 posts—1 Research Associate and 4 Senior Research Fellows—under the Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow category. The last date to apply online is 30‑11‑2025. Eligibility requires advanced degrees in specified life science disciplines, with age limits of 40/45 years for Research Associates and 35/40 years for Senior Research Fellows, plus relaxations for SC/ST, OBC, and PwD. Candidates must submit their application via email and a Google Form, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview in early December 2025.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI)
- Qualification
- Research Associate: Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, Plant Biochemistry, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Botany or any relevant life science discipline with desirable experience; or Master’s degree in the same disciplines. Senior Research Fellow: Master’s degree in Plant Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, Plant Biochemistry, Life Sciences or Microbiology with 4–5 years of Bachelor’s degree (1st Division). Candidates with a graduate degree in basic sciences and 3 years of Bachelor’s + 2 years of Master’s must have NET/GATE/ICAR‑SRF qualification and 2 years of research experience.
- Vacancies
- 5
- Last date to apply
- 30-11-2025
Important Dates
| last_date_apply_online | 30-11-2025 |
| interview_date | first week of December 2025 |
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Selection Process
Shortlisting based on eligibility, educational performance and/or relevant research experience. Shortlisted candidates are notified via email and invited to an online/in‑person interview at the Division of Plant Physiology, ICAR‑IARI, New Delhi. No TA/DA is provided for the interview. Final results are published on the IARI website. Original documents of selected/wait‑listed candidates are verified before issuing the offer letter.
How to Apply
Send application in the enclosed proforma along with a self‑attested scanned copy of original documents (single PDF) to [email protected]., Fill the Google Form at https://forms.gle/5uJbUEjAUTRa1b4T9., Ensure receipt of application by 30‑11‑2025., After screening, shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview in the first week of December 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ICAR IARI Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 05 Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow Posts?
last date apply online: 30-11-2025; interview date: first week of December 2025
What is the age limit?
Research Associate: 40 years for men, 45 years for women (with relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwD). Senior Research Fellow: 35 years for men, 40 years for women (with relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwD).
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting based on eligibility, educational performance and/or relevant research experience. Shortlisted candidates are notified via email and invited to an online/in‑person interview at the Division of Plant Physiology, ICAR‑IARI, New Delhi. No TA/DA is provided for the interview. Final results are published on the IARI website. Original documents of selected/wait‑listed candidates are verified before issuing the offer letter.