ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

ICAR-IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Interview Overview

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 1 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) on a contractual basis. This is a prime opportunity for candidates with a background in Agricultural Economics or related fields to work with India's premier agricultural research body.

Recruitment Type: This is Direct Recruitment based on a Walk-in Interview. There is no competitive written examination. Selection is based on the interview performance and eligibility verification.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

Note: Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/Women) as per government norms.

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

Educational Qualification

• Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics / Dairy Economics / Fisheries Economics / Economics / Agricultural Statistics with a 4/5 years Bachelor’s degree.
• Alternative Qualification: Candidates with 3 years Bachelor’s + 2 years Master’s must have NET qualification and 2 years research experience as per ICAR/DST norms.
• Desirable: Knowledge of quantitative techniques, data management analysis, and statistical software.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 35 years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST & Women: 5 years relaxation
• OBC: 3 years relaxation

Mandatory Requirements

• Candidates must bring original documents and self-attested photocopies for verification.
• Duly filled application form (if required as per notification).

🎯 Selection Process

The selection for the Senior Research Fellow post is based on a Walk-in Interview.

1. Document Verification: Verification of original certificates (Educational, Experience, Category, ID Proof).
2. Interview: Assessment of candidate suitability for the research project.

Application Fee

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

1. Read the Notification: Carefully read the official notification PDF before attending.
2. Prepare Documents: Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies (ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, category certificate).
3. Fill Application Form: Bring the duly filled application form if required in the notification.
4. Reach Venue: Report at the ICAR-IARI office venue as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification. Reach well in advance to complete registration.
5. Attend Interview: Participate in the document verification and interview process.

📅 Important Dates

🔗 Important Official Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click here to Download
• Official Website: Click here