ICAR-CCARI Recruitment 2026: 2 Research Associate & Young Professional-I – Walk-In Interview on 25 November 2026

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Research Associate (1 Post)

• Doctoral Degree: Ph.D. in the relevant subject; OR
• Master's Degree: In the relevant subject with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree having 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average
• Experience (Master's route): At least three years of research experience as evidenced from Fellowship / Associateship / Training / other engagements (F. No. 2-9/2012-HRD dated 25.04.2014)
• Publication requirement: One research paper in Science Citation Index (SCI) / NAAS rated (≥4.0) Journal as per OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30.01.2019
• Age: Maximum 40 years for men and 45 years for women

Desirable: Diploma in IPR and/or experience in IP management, technology transfer and commercialisation under ITMU; proficiency in MS Office, database applications and AI tools for technology management, research and IPR protection.

Young Professional-I (1 Post)

• Qualification: Graduate in Veterinary Science / B.Sc. Biotechnology / Microbiology
• Age: 21 to 45 years (relaxation as per government rules)

Desirable: M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Microbiology with minimum one year of experience as research project staff; working knowledge of MS Office, Excel, molecular biology techniques and analysis of genomic data.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Objective-Type Test: 30-minute duration screening test conducted at the venue
2. Structured Interview: Candidates who qualify the objective test will appear before the Selection Committee

Candidates reporting after 09:00 AM will not be allowed to attend the selection process. Applications in any format other than the Institute's prescribed form will not be considered. No TA/DA or accommodation will be paid to candidates called for the selection process.

A separate application form must be filled for each post if a candidate applies for more than one post.

Pay, Duration & Terms of Engagement

• Nature: Purely temporary engagement under ongoing projects — not a permanent government post with pension or lifetime job security
• Research Associate: Engagement up to 31-03-2027 or until project completion, whichever is earlier
• Young Professional-I: Engagement up to 31-03-2027 or extendable as per project duration subject to satisfactory performance
• Services end automatically with termination of the Project/Scheme, or earlier at the discretion of the Competent Authority
• Director may terminate with one month's notice or one month's emoluments; candidate leaving must give one month's notice with one month's emoluments withheld as caution money
• No claim to regular employment at ICAR-CCARI or any other ICAR Institute shall be entertained
• Appointment on full-time basis; no other assignment allowed during engagement
• Candidates whose near or distant relative is an ICAR-CCARI employee must declare it in advance

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

Carry the following in original along with photocopies to the walk-in venue:

• Duly-filled application form in the Institute's prescribed format (download from ICAR-CCARI official website)
• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets of relevant qualifications
• Original and photocopies of work experience documents (Fellowship / Associateship / Training certificates)
• Original and photocopies of publications, awards and any other testimonials
• No-Objection Certificate from the employer if currently employed elsewhere
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Two recent passport-size photographs and Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)

How to Apply — Walk-In Procedure

1. Download the application form from https://ccari.res.in
2. Fill a separate form for each post if applying for more than one post
3. Report at ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa on 25-11-2026 at 09:00 AM with the filled form and all credentials
4. Arrive by 08:45 AM to complete registration before the reporting deadline
5. The Director, ICAR-CCARI reserves the right to fill up or not fill up the vacancies

Frequently Asked Questions