ICAR-CIWA GBPUAT Young Professional I Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary & How to Apply

ICAR-CIWA GBPUAT Young Professional I Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary & How to Apply

Recruitment Overview

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position of Young Professional-I (YP-I) under the project "Promotion of Gender Equity through technical intervention and entrepreneurial development". This recruitment is a joint initiative by the ICAR-Central Institute for Women in Agriculture (CIWA), Bhubaneswar and G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar.

This is a Direct Recruitment process based on an Interview. There is no competitive written examination. Candidates with a Master's degree in Food Technology or related fields and relevant experience are encouraged to apply. The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

1. Educational Qualification

• Essential: M.Tech in (Food Tech / Food Processing Technology / Food Science) OR M.Tech (Post Harvest Process & Food Engg.) OR M.Sc (Food & Nutrition).
• Desirable:
  • 1-2 years' experience in product development and analysis of food products.
  • Working knowledge of data analysis and compilation of reports using Statistical tools and MS Office.
  • Ph.D. candidates may be preferred based on research work experience and publications.

2. Age Limit

As per the rules of the ICAR/GBPUAT. However, the specific cut-off date for age calculation is not explicitly mentioned in the notification text. Candidates are advised to ensure they meet the standard age requirements for Government/ICAR fellowship posts (typically 21-45 years).

3. Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government of India/ICAR norms.

Selection Process

This recruitment does not involve a written examination. Selection is based solely on the following stage:

Interview

• Venue: Office of Project Investigator (PI), Deptt. of Food Science & Technology, College of Agriculture, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.
• Date & Time: 10th March 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their application and academic merit. Shortlisted candidates must appear for the interview with all original documents.

Application Fee

Not Specified. The notification text does not mention any application fee. Candidates should verify this in the official image notification or at the time of document verification.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Interested candidates must follow these steps to apply for the Young Professional-I post:

1. Prepare Application Form: Create a detailed Biodata/Resume containing the following details:
   • Name of Applicant, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Marital Status.
   • Address, Mobile Number, and Email ID.
   • Category (SC/ST/Gen).
   • Experience (if any).
   • Research papers published.
   • Educational Qualifications (Exam Passed, Board/University, Year, % Marks, Division, Subject).
   • Proof of experience with documentary evidence.
2. Attach Documents: Attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents (Educational Certificates, Experience Certificates, Proof of Age, Category Certificate).
3. Send via Email: Send the filled application form and scanned copies of documents to the Principal Investigator via email only.
4. Email Address: [email protected] (Note: The text shows a space in the email: "anilkumar [email protected]". Please try sending to [email protected] first, or verify the correct format from the official image).
5. Subject Line: Mention "Application for Young Professional-I" in the subject line of the email.
6. Deadline: Ensure the application reaches by 09 March 2026.
7. Interview Preparation: Bring 1 set of the filled biodata and original certificates to the interview venue on 10th March 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Release: 27 February 2026
• Last Date for Application Submission: 09 March 2026
• Date of Interview: 10 March 2026
• Interview Time: 10:00 AM
• Venue: Office of PI, Deptt. of Food Science & Tech., College of Agriculture, GBPUAT, Pantnagar

Important Links

• View Official Notification Image
• Visit GBPUAT Official Website
• Email ID for Application Submission

Terms & Conditions

• The engagement is purely temporary.
• Candidates have no right for absorption in the University/ICAR-CIWA/ICAR.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Original certificates must be produced at the time of the interview.
• The decision of the Director Experiment Station will be final and binding.