Overview
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute has released a recruitment notification for the post of Research Associate / Senior Research Fellow (3 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Ph.D. or M.Sc can apply email before 12 March 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
- Qualification
- Ph.D. or M.Sc
- Vacancies
- 3
- Last date to apply
- 12 March 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 12 March 2026 |
| Last date for email application | 12 March 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | 1 |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
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Vacancy Details
Post Name: Total Posts Research Associate (RA): 1 Senior Research Fellow (SRF): 2 Total: 3
Eligibility
• Research Associate (RA): Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Life Sciences OR having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after M.Tech (Life Sciences)/ with at least One research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal. • Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Master's degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Biotechnology/ Life Sciences with 4/5 years bachelor's degree. Candidate having Post graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years bachelor's degree must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET, GATE qualification or equivalent or Ph.D. in any of above disciplines.
Age Limit
• Research Associate (RA): Maximum age limit is 40 years. • Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Maximum age limit is 35 years. • Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules: 5 years for SC/ST, 5 years for Women, and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Salary
• Research Associate (RA): Rs. 58,000 + 27% HRA (Fixed per month) • Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Rs. 37,000/- +30% HRA (Fixed per month)
Application Fee
Category: Fee All: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
• Screening of applications • Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for ICAR IARI Various Posts 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: 12-03-2026. • Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Research Associate / Senior Research Fellow Posts?
Last Date: 12 March 2026; Last date for email application: 12 March 2026
What is the application fee?
Category: Fee All: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
What is the age limit?
Max 40 years for RA, 35 years for JRF (with relaxations)
What is the selection process?
• Screening of applications • Interview