Overview
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute has released a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional-I (3 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply walk-in as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
- Qualification
- Master’s degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Biotechnology, Graduation degree in Agricultural Science or Diploma in Agricultural Sciences / Life Sciences
- Vacancies
- 3
Important Dates
| Walk-in Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview | 22 September 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 2 |
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
Important Links
Eligibility
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Master’s degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Biotechnology with 4/5 years bachelor’s degree. Those with 3 years bachelor’s degree must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET qualification or equivalent or a Ph.D. in any of the above disciplines. Desirable: Experience in Molecular Breeding, biotechnology, and proficiency in computer application. • Young Professional-I (YP-I): Graduation degree in Agricultural Science or Diploma in Agricultural Sciences / Life Sciences and Equivalent from a recognized university. Desirable: Working knowledge of computer and MS Office or Hands on experience of working on Molecular markers/Emasculation and pollination work.
Age Limit
• Age Relaxation: For SRF: 5 years for SC/ST & women, 3 years for OBC. For YP-I: 5 years for SC/ST/Women, 3 years for OBC. Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
Salary
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): ₹37,000 + HRA/month for 1st and 2nd year; ₹42,000 + HRA/month for 3rd year • Young Professional-I (YP-I): ₹30,000/month (fixed); no HRA
Selection Process
• Walk-in Interview • Document Verification
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional Posts?
Walk-in Date: 22 September 2026; Walk-in Interview: 22 September 2026
What is the age limit?
• Age Relaxation: For SRF: 5 years for SC/ST & women, 3 years for OBC. For YP-I: 5 years for SC/ST/Women, 3 years for OBC. Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
What is the selection process?
• Walk-in Interview • Document Verification