Overview
ICAR‑IARI has announced a single Senior Research Fellow (SRF) post for the 2026 recruitment cycle. Eligible candidates with a Master’s in Agriculture/Horticulture (or related fields) and requisite research experience can apply offline by emailing the required documents to the institute’s email addresses before 25 January 2026. The selection will involve an online interview on 3 February 2026. The post offers a monthly salary of Rs. 35,000 plus 24% HRA, with a maximum age limit of 35 years (with relaxations for SC/ST, women, and OBC).
Key Details
- Organization
- ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Division of Vegetable Science, New Delhi
- Qualification
- Master’s in Agriculture/Horticulture (Vegetable Science/Plant Breeding and Genetics/Plant Physiology/Plant Biotechnology/Botany/Life Sciences or related) with 4/5-year Bachelor’s degree; OR Master’s with 3-year Bachelor’s plus valid UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET/equivalent or Ph.D; with two years’ research experience.
- Vacancies
- 1
- Posted
- 02.01.2026
Important Dates
| notification_date | 02.01.2026 |
| application_deadline | 25.01.2026 5:00 PM |
| online_interview_date | 03.02.2026 10:30 AM |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
New Delhi: 1
Selection Process
Online interview after screening of emailed application proforma and self‑attested documents; only candidates meeting the essential qualifications will be interviewed.
How to Apply
Fill the application proforma as per the annexed format., Attach self‑attested scanned copies of all original documents (matriculation onwards, degree certificates, NET/equivalent certificate, proof of experience and publications)., Email the complete application to [email protected] and [email protected] by 25/01/2026 5:00 PM., Wait for an email confirmation and interview details., Attend the online interview scheduled on 03.02.2026 at 10:30 AM onwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline?
notification date: 02.01.2026; application deadline: 25.01.2026 5:00 PM; online interview date: 03.02.2026 10:30 AM
What is the age limit?
Maximum 35 years for SRF (relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST & women; 3 years for OBC).
What is the selection process?
Online interview after screening of emailed application proforma and self‑attested documents; only candidates meeting the essential qualifications will be interviewed.