Overview
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Research Associate (RA), Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Young Professional-II (YP-II) (4 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online form and scanned biodata submission before 11 November 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI)
- Vacancies
- 4
- Advertisement No
- Employment News No. 30/55
- Last date to apply
- 11 November 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 11 November 2026 |
| Employment News Publication Issue | 24–30 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Biodata and Online Form | 11 November 2026 |
| Interview Date | To be notified (intimated to shortlisted candidates by email) |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | 1 |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 2 |
| Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 1 |
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Vacancy Details
A total of 4 unreserved temporary vacancies are available across three research positions. Post: Vacancies | Category | Fellowship / Salary Research Associate (RA): 1 | Unreserved | Rs 61,000/- per month + 30% HRA (for Master’s Degree holders) & Rs 67,000/- per month + 30% HRA (for Ph.D.) Senior Research Fellow (SRF): 2 | Unreserved | Rs 37,000/- + 30% HRA per month Young Professional-II (YP-II): 1 | Unreserved | Rs 42,000/- Consolidated
Age Limit
Post: Age Limit (Men) | Age Limit (Women) Research Associate (RA): 40 years | 45 years Young Professional-II (YP-II): 40 years | 45 years Senior Research Fellow (SRF): 35 years | 40 years Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates as per Government of India rules. The notification does not specify a cutoff date for determining the age limit.
How to Apply
• Open the online application form link provided in the notification (https://forms.gle/fkohJ4DQj1RsspJE7 or https://forms.gle/Bb2WnJDbQszFtUpC7). • Fill in all the required details accurately, ensuring that the project name and post applied for are correctly specified. • Prepare your biodata neatly typed on separate white paper strictly adhering to the format provided in the application form (Annexure 1). • Affix a self-attested recent passport-size photograph to the biodata form. • Attach self-attested scanned copies of mark sheets and certificates from Class 10th Standard onwards (10th, 12th, UG, PG, Ph.D.), NET/GATE certificates, and proof of experience. • Submit the completed online form and send the biodata along with all required scanned enclosures on or before 11 November 2026.
Required Documents
• Neatly typed and completed application form/biodata with self-attested passport-size photograph. • Self-attested copies of 10th standard mark sheet and certificate. • Self-attested copies of 12th standard mark sheet and certificate. • Self-attested copies of Under-graduation (UG) degree and mark sheets. • Self-attested copies of Post-graduation (PG) degree and mark sheets. • Ph.D. degree certificate (if applicable). • NET / GATE / ICAR-SRF qualification certificate (where applicable). • Office orders for research experience, in addition to experience certificates issued by the Principal Investigators (PIs). • Project work report/thesis, testimonials, and published research papers supporting research claims. • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, if currently working.
Important Instructions
• Submission of incomplete applications or failure to properly specify the project and post name will lead to rejection. • Candidates must fill in the marks obtained starting from 10th Standard to maximum qualification and attach relevant attested certificates, failing which the academic score will not be awarded. • For more eligibility details, candidates may refer to ICAR OM No Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated 13th July 2015, OM No Agril. Edn. 6/27/2014-HRD dated 9th October 2015, and DST OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 dated 30th January 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4 Young Professional, Research Associate and More Posts?
Last Date to Apply: 11 November 2026; Employment News Publication Issue: 24–30 October 2026; Last Date for Receipt of Biodata and Online Form: 11 November 2026; Interview Date: To be notified (intimated to shortlisted candidates by email)
What is the age limit?
Varies by post (35 to 45 years depending on post and gender)