ICAR-ATARI Recruitment 2026: 2 Young Professional-II – Walk-In Interview on 30 Nov @ ataripune.org.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Young Professional-II: Master's degree in Agriculture and Allied Sciences.
• Preferred Specialisations: Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Soil Science, Soil Microbiology.
• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years as on the date of interview (30 November 2026).
• Age Relaxation: Applicable to reserved category candidates as per Government of India rules.
• Employment Clause: Candidates currently employed in a private or Government organisation must route their application through the proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer.
• Screening Clause: Only candidates possessing the essential qualification will be considered for the interview.

Job Description

• Data collection, analysis, and surveys under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF).
• Place of Posting: ICAR-Agricultural Extension Division, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-I, New Delhi.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Reporting: Candidates must report at 10:30 AM sharp on 30 November 2026 at the designated venue. Candidates reporting after 11:00 AM may not be interviewed.
2. Written Examination (Conditional): A written test may be conducted if the number of eligible candidates exceeds 15 for a post.
3. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates from the written test (if conducted) or directly qualifying candidates will appear for the interview.
4. Medical Fitness: The selected candidate must submit a recent medical fitness certificate at the time of joining.

No TA/DA and no accommodation will be provided to candidates appearing for the walk-in interview.

Contract Duration & Important Instructions

• The post is purely time-bound, non-regular, and on a contractual basis for a duration of 4 months from 01 December 2026 to 31 March 2027.
• Services will stand terminated automatically upon expiry of the contract duration.
• There is no right to absorption in ICAR-ATARI, ICAR, or any other scheme.
• No provision exists for re-employment after termination. Selected candidates cannot claim a pay scale or absorption against any regular post at a later date.
• The Director, ICAR-ATARI, Pune reserves the right to cancel or postpone the interview without assigning any reason and to terminate the contract at any time without appeal.
• Concealment of facts or canvassing in any form will result in disqualification or termination.
• Any dispute will be resolved under the jurisdiction of Pune courts only.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Application Form in Prescribed Proforma along with Self-Declaration
• Original Certificates for Age Proof (Matriculation/10th Certificate), Educational Qualifications, and Work Experience
• Original PDC or Final Degree Certificate (Masters)
• Photocopy of Educational Qualifications from 10th onwards up to Masters
• Photocopy of Additional Desirable Qualifications (if applicable)
• Copy of Work Experience Certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate in Central Government format for age relaxation (SC/ST/OBC, if applicable)
• Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card preferred; also Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving License)
• One Recent Passport-Size Photograph
• Declaration about Relatives Employed in ICAR (must be submitted in advance for candidates with ICAR-employee relatives)
• Recent Medical Fitness Certificate (for selected candidates, submitted at joining)
• NOC from Current Employer (if currently employed)

Application Proforma Details

The prescribed application form requires the following details: candidate's name in block letters, parent's name, gender, date of birth, age on interview date, SC/ST/OBC status, communication and permanent address, mobile number, and email ID. It also requires educational details starting from SSC (10th, 12th, Bachelor's Degree, technical education if any), experience details, a passport-size photograph, and a self-declaration.

About ICAR-ATARI Zone VIII, Pune

ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI) Zone VIII is located at College of Agriculture Campus, Shivajinagar, Pune-411005. Contact numbers: 020-25535665 (Director's Office) and 020-25535660 (Admin Office). Email: [email protected]. Official Website: ICAR-ATARI Zone VIII Pune Official Website.

Important Links

• Download ICAR-ATARI Young Professional-II Walk-In Interview Official Notification PDF (Advt dated 11.11.2026)
• ICAR-ATARI Zone VIII Pune Official Website

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