Overview
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional II (2 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Master's degree for SRF; Postgraduate degree for YP-II. can apply email before 25 September 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI)
- Qualification
- Master's degree for SRF; Postgraduate degree for YP-II.
- Vacancies
- 2
- Advertisement No
- V.S./NMHYS/2026-27
- Last date to apply
- 25-09-2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 25-09-2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 30-09-2026 |
| Application Submission Deadline | 25 September 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview | 30 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 September 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow | 1 |
| Young Professional-II | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
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Vacancy Details
Post Name: Total Posts Senior Research Fellow: 1 Young Professional-II: 1 Total: 2
Eligibility
• Senior Research Fellow: Master's degree in Vegetable Science/Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Biotechnology with 4/5 years bachelor's degree. Those with a 3-year bachelor's degree must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET qualification or equivalent or a Ph.D. in any of the above disciplines as prescribed under ICAR guidelines. Desirable: Experience in Vegetable Breeding, molecular breeding, biotechnology, and proficiency in computer application. • Young Professional-II: Postgraduate degree in Vegetable Science/Horticulture/Genetics & Plant Breeding/Seed Science & Technology/Biotechnology or allied disciplines of Life Sciences. Desirable: Experience on phenotyping of germplasm, screening techniques for biotic stress tolerance, molecular breeding, knowledge in computer applications, data collection & handling, and statistical analysis.
Age Limit
• Senior Research Fellow: Maximum age limit is 35 years. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/Women, 3 years for OBC. • Young Professional-II: Minimum age is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 45 years.
Salary
Post Name: Salary Senior Research Fellow: ₹37,000 + HRA/month for 1st and 2nd year; ₹42,000 + HRA/month for 3rd year, as applicable under ICAR norms. Young Professional-II: ₹42,000/- Per month (Consolidated)
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: 25 September 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 Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional II Posts?
Last Date: 25-09-2026; Walk-in Date: 30-09-2026; Application Submission Deadline: 25 September 2026; Walk-in Interview: 30 September 2026; Last Date to Apply: 25 September 2026
What is the application fee?
Category: Fee All: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
What is the age limit?
SRF: Max 35 years (relaxable). YP-II: Min 21 years, Max 45 years.
What is the selection process?
• Screening of applications • Interview