Overview
ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute has released a recruitment notification for the post of Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow and Field Assistant (3 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply email before 25 September 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute
- Qualification
- Master's degree in Horticulture/Fruit Science/Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/Life Sciences, B.Sc./3 years diploma in Engineering and Tech
- Vacancies
- 3
- Last date to apply
- 25-09-2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 25-09-2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 28-09-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 September 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview | 28 September 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow | 1 |
| Field Assistant | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
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Vacancy Details
Post Name: Total Posts Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow: 1 Field Assistant: 2 Total: 3
Eligibility
• Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow: Master's degree in Horticulture/Fruit Science/Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/Life Sciences with 4/5 years bachelor's degree. Candidate must have a postgraduate degree in Basic Sciences with a 3-year bachelor's degree, and must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET, GATE qualification, or an equivalent, or a Ph.D. in any of the above disciplines. • Field Assistant: B.Sc./3 years diploma in Engineering and Tech. Graduate degree in any discipline.
Age Limit
• Maximum Age Limit: 50 years for all posts. • Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules for JRF/SRF; Maximum 35 years for men and 40 years for women (JRF/SRF), 50 years (Field Assistant). Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date. You can use our Age Calculator to check your exact age and confirm your eligibility before applying.
Salary
• Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow: Rs. 37000 + HRA (27%) for the first and second year and Rs. 42000 + HRA (27%) for the third year. • Field Assistant: Rs. 20000 + HRA (27%).
Selection Process
• Document Verification • Walk-in 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: 25-09-2026. • 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 JRF/ SRF and Field Assistant Posts?
Last Date: 25-09-2026; Walk-in Date: 28-09-2026; Last Date to Apply: 25 September 2026; Walk-in Interview: 28 September 2026
What is the age limit?
Max: 50 years
What is the selection process?
• Document Verification • Walk-in Interview