📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Project Associate-I, Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Young Professional-II, Young Professional-I, Young Professional-I (IT), Young Professional-I (F&A)
The Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, invites eligible candidates for a walk-in interview for 11 Project Staff positions (Project Associate-I, SRF, Young Professional-II, Young Professional-I, and IT/F&A) on a purely temporary and co-terminus basis. Interviews will be held on 2 and 3 September 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi |
| Post Names | Project Associate-I, SRF, Young Professional-II, Young Professional-I (General/IT/F&A) |
| Total Vacancies | 11 |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Walk-in Dates | 2 September 2026 (10:30 AM) & 3 September 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Job Type | Contractual / Temporary |
| Official Website | iari.res.in |
Employment Type:CONTRACTOR
Number of Vacancies:11
Post-wise Vacancy, Emolument, and Eligibility Details
| S.No | Post Name (Project) | Vacancies | Emoluments (₹ per month) | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Associate-I (ANRF Project: MLB resistance in maize) | 1 | ₹37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) ₹30,000 + HRA (Others) | Master’s degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences with specialization in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Biotechnology/allied Life Sciences. | Research experience in maize genetics, breeding, and molecular markers. | Max 50 years |
| 2 | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (National Mission on High Yielding Seeds) | 2 | ₹37,000 + HRA (1st & 2nd yr) ₹42,000 + HRA (3rd yr) | Master’s degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Seed Science/Biotechnology/Microbiology/allied Life Sciences with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree OR 3-year Bachelor's + 2-year Master's with NET & 2 years research experience. | Experience in crop genetics, breeding, field/lab experiments, data analysis, report compilation. | Max 35 yrs (Men) Max 40 yrs (Women) Relaxation as per rules |
| 3 | Young Professional-II (National Mission on High Yielding Seeds) | 2 | ₹42,000 (Fixed; no HRA) | Postgraduate degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Seed Science/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Agronomy/Horticulture/Agricultural Extension/Agricultural Economics/allied Life Sciences. | Experience in field/lab experiments, data analysis, documentation, report compilation. | 21-45 years (Relaxation as per rules) |
| 4 | Young Professional-I (National Mission on High Yielding Seeds) | 2 | ₹30,000 (Fixed; no HRA) | Graduate degree in Agriculture/Sciences/Engineering/Arts. | Experience in field/lab experiments, data analysis, documentation, report compilation. | 21-45 years (Relaxation as per rules) |
| 5 | Young Professional-I (IT) (National Mission on High Yielding Seeds) | 2 | ₹30,000 (Fixed; no HRA) | Graduate with at least 60% marks in Computer Applications/IT/Computer Science/AI/Operating Systems/Software Engineering/Computer Graphics. | Knowledge/experience of MS Office, data management, web-based applications, databases, programming/software tools. | 21-45 years (Relaxation as per rules) |
| 6 | Young Professional-I (F&A) (National Mission on High Yielding Seeds) | 2 | ₹30,000 (Fixed; no HRA) | B.Com/BBA/BBS with minimum 60% marks + minimum one year of relevant experience. | Knowledge of IT applications, computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Tally), virtual meeting platforms. | 21-45 years (Relaxation as per rules) |
Note: All positions are unreserved, purely temporary, and co-terminus with the respective project. The engagement will be for one year or till project completion, whichever is earlier.
Walk-in Interview Schedule
| Date | Posts for Interview |
|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 (10:30 AM) | Project Associate-I (S.No 1), Senior Research Fellow (S.No 2), Young Professional-II (S.No 3) |
| 3 September 2026 (10:00 AM) | Young Professional-I (S.No 4), Young Professional-I (IT) (S.No 5), Young Professional-I (F&A) (S.No 6) |
Educational Qualification:Post-specific qualifications as detailed in the vacancy table. Candidates must fulfill the prescribed essential qualifications. For SRF, specific Bachelor's degree duration and NET/research experience requirements apply.
Age Limit:Young Professionals: 21-45 years (relaxation as per rules). SRF: Max 35 years (men) / 40 years (women). Project Associate-I: Max 50 years. Age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per Government of India rules.
Selection Procedure:
- Walk-in Interview on the scheduled date and time.
- Document Verification of original certificates.
Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned.
Walk-in Procedure
Candidates who wish to attend the walk-in interview for the IARI Genetics Division Project Staff Recruitment 2026 should follow the steps below.
- Read the Notification: Read the official advertisement carefully.
- Fill Application Form: Duly fill the prescribed application form (available with the notification).
- Prepare Documents: Bring the following documents to the interview:
- Duly filled and signed application form.
- Original certificates for verification (educational qualifications, date of birth, degree/provisional degree, NET/GATE/equivalent, experience, publications, etc.).
- One set of self-attested photocopies of all certificates.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Declaration regarding relatives in ICAR/IARI (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer (if currently employed).
- Report on Time: Report at the venue on the scheduled date and time:
- 2 September 2026 at 10:30 AM (for S.No 1 to 3).
- 3 September 2026 at 10:00 AM (for S.No 4 to 6).
Venue: Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi-110012.
Note: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview (S.No 1-3) | 2 September 2026 (10:30 AM) |
| Walk-in Interview (S.No 4-6) | 3 September 2026 (10:00 AM) |
🔗 Important Official Links
Official Website (IARI): https://iari.res.in
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification
Contact Email: [email protected] (Dr. Firoz Hossain)
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Walk-in Only: Candidates must appear in person for the walk-in interview on the scheduled date and time. No online applications are accepted.
- Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet the essential qualification and age criteria for the specific post before attending.
- Documents: Bring the duly filled application form, original certificates, and one set of self-attested photocopies. Original documents will be verified at the time of the interview.
- NOC: Candidates currently employed must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their present employer.
- Relatives Declaration: All candidates must submit a declaration regarding any near or distant relatives employed in ICAR/IARI.
- No TA/DA: No travelling or other allowances will be paid for attending the interview.
- Contractual Basis: All positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the respective projects. They do not confer any right to regular appointment.
- Check Website: Visit the IARI website for any updates or corrigenda.