ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 for 2 Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional II Posts – Apply Online @ iari.res.in

This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking Sarkari Naukri 2026 in the field of agricultural research. ICAR IARI has released the latest notification 2026 for 2 posts – Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Young Professional II (YP-II). These are Central Government Jobs under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. If you have a Master's or Postgraduate degree in relevant disciplines, you can apply by email before the deadline. Read the full article for complete details: vacancy, eligibility, salary, selection process, and how to apply.

ICAR IARI Vacancy 2026 – Detailed Breakdown

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Eligibility Criteria – Qualification & Age Limit

Senior Research Fellow

• Qualification: Master's degree in Vegetable Science/Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Biotechnology with 4/5 years bachelor's degree. Those with 3-year bachelor's must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET or equivalent or Ph.D. as per ICAR norms.
• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years (relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/Women, 3 years for OBC).

Young Professional II

• Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Vegetable Science/Horticulture/Genetics & Plant Breeding/Seed Science & Technology/Biotechnology or allied Life Sciences.
• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years, Maximum 45 years.

Desirable Skills (both posts): Experience in molecular breeding, vegetable breeding, phenotyping, biotic stress tolerance, computer applications, data handling, statistical analysis.

Salary / Pay Scale (7th CPC)

These positions offer attractive stipends under ICAR norms, making it a great opportunity for research professionals.

Important Dates – ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026

Selection Process

The selection will be based on:

1. Screening of applications
2. Interview (walk-in on 30 September 2026)

How to Apply for ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply via email:

1. Download the official notification PDF and read carefully.
2. Prepare your bio-data with personal details, education, and experience.
3. Attach self-attested copies of certificates, ID proof, and recent photograph.
4. Mention the post applied for in the subject line.
5. Send to the official email address given in the notification (check PDF).
6. Ensure email reaches before 25 September 2026.
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why Apply for ICAR IARI Sarkari Naukri 2026?

• Job Security: Government research positions offer stability and career growth.
• Attractive Salary: As per 7th CPC norms with HRA (for SRF).
• Research Exposure: Work on cutting-edge vegetable breeding and molecular biology projects.
• Central Government Job: Part of the prestigious ICAR system.

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