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ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 01 Post

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Closing Date
25 January 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Indian Agricultural Research Institute 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. IndianAgriculturalResearchInstitute/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (01 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Offline (By Post) 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 25 January 2026
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💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Master’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture (Vegetable Science, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Physiology, Plant Biotechnology, Botany, Life Sciences, or related subjects) with 4/5-year Bachelor’s degree. 🌐 Authority Official Website www.iari.res.in ↗
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ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 01 Post

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) posts. This is a significant opportunity for candidates with a Master's degree in Agriculture or Horticulture to work at a premier institute. The recruitment is for the Division of Vegetable Science in New Delhi, and the application process is completely offline via email.

ICAR IARI SRF Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars Details
Company Name ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Division of Vegetable Science, New Delhi
Post Name Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
No of Posts 01
Advt No F./VS/SRF/2025-26
Last Date to Apply 25/01/2026 (Receipt of email applications)
Official Website www.iari.res.in

Vacancy Details

Post Name No. of Posts Salary
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) 01 Rs. 35,000/- + HRA @ 24% per month

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

  • Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture (Vegetable Science, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Physiology, Plant Biotechnology, Botany, Life Sciences, or related subjects) with 4/5-year Bachelor’s degree.
    OR
    Master’s degree with 3-year Bachelor’s degree and valid UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET/equivalent or Ph.D.
  • Experience: Two years research experience in Research or Academic Institutions/Scientific Organizations. Experience as a project student/trainee will not be counted.
  • Desirable: Experience in plant tissue culture.

Age Limit

  • Maximum age for SRF: 35 years.
  • Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST and Women candidates; 3 years for OBC candidates.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on an Online Interview. Candidates must email the duly filled application form with self-attested documents by the last date. Only eligible candidates will be informed about the interview details via email.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must send their application in the prescribed format along with self-attested scanned copies of original documents to the following email addresses:

Last Date: 25/01/2026 till 5:00 PM.

Important Links

Important Links:
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here

FAQs

  • Q1: What is the last date to apply for ICAR IARI SRF Recruitment 2026?
    Ans: The last date to submit the application via email is 25/01/2026 till 5:00 PM.
  • Q2: What is the salary for the Senior Research Fellow post?
    Ans: The salary is Rs. 35,000/- per month plus HRA @ 24% as per ICAR guidelines.
  • Q3: Is this a permanent position?
    Ans: No, the appointment is purely on a contractual/temporary basis and is co-terminus with the project.

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