ICAR-IARI Recruitment 2026: 20 Young Professional II, Project Associate II & Other Posts – Apply Offline @ iari.res.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

The notification lists 20 position entries (Sl. No. 1 to 20). Per-entry vacancy counts are not specified individually; the total is 20 entries across four post categories under three funded projects. The post-wise breakdown and pay scale are as follows:

Age Relaxation: SC/ST and Women – 5 years; OBC – 3 years. The date as on which age is calculated is not specified in the notification.

Seminal pay scale references: ICAR/IARI OM F.No. Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated 1 July 2015.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Only candidates meeting the essential qualification for the respective entry number will be considered for the online interview. Qualifications are project-specific. Below is a consolidated summary:

Under the National Agricultural Climate Action Platform (NACAP)

• Entry 1 – YP II: Master's Degree in Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology / Chemistry with NET qualification. Data analysis skills required.
• Entry 2 – YP II: First class Master's degree with specialization in Environmental Sciences / Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (with thesis work).
• Entry 3 – YP II: First class Master's degree in Environmental Science. Minimum five years of research experience in climate change and its impacts on agriculture. Candidates with 3-year Bachelor's degree must hold UGC/ICAR/CSIR-NET.
• Entry 4 – YP II: Master's Degree / M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences / Soil Science with first class or OGPA ≥ 7.5 from a recognized university.
• Entry 5 – YP II: Master's Degree / M.Sc. in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Microbiology, or Agronomy with first class or OGPA ≥ 7.5.
• Entry 6 – YP II: M.Tech. in Hydrology / Water Resources Engineering / Soil and Water Conservation Engineering / Irrigation and Drainage Engineering or equivalent.
• Entry 7 – YP II: Post graduate degree in Agriculture / basic science (Life Sciences), or graduate / post graduate degree in professional courses (Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences).
• Entry 8 – YP II: Master's Degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Life Sciences with first class or OGPA > 7.5.
• Entry 9 – YP II: Master's Degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Life Sciences with first class or OGPA > 7.5.
• Entry 10 – YP II: Post Graduate degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology.
• Entry 11 – YP II: Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc.) in Plant Biochemistry / Plant Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Plant Physiology / Environmental Science / Bioinformatics.
• Entry 12 – YP II: Master's degree in Agricultural Meteorology / Agrometeorology / Agricultural Physics, Environmental Science / Climate Science / Atmospheric Science / Agronomy with demonstrated computing skills.
• Entry 13 – YP II: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Agrometeorology, Plant Physiology, Soil Science, Pathology, Entomology or related equivalent with first class or OGPA > 6.0.
• Entry 14 – YP II: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Agrometeorology, Plant Physiology, Soil Science, Pathology, Entomology or related equivalent with first class or OGPA > 6.0.
• Entry 15 – YP I: Graduate degree in Agriculture / Sciences / Engineering.
• Entry 16 – YP I: B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology.
• Entry 17 – YP I: Graduation in Agricultural Sciences / Horticulture / Natural Resource Management / Science. Master's degree in Agronomy / Soil Science / Natural Resource Management.

Under the NMSHE-Taskforce on Agriculture Project

• Entry 18 – Project Associate II: M.Sc / M.Tech / ME / MCA in Computer Science / Information Technology / Atmospheric Science / Geomatics / Geoinformatics / AI / ML / Data Science / Data or System Analytics or equivalent from a recognized university with first class or OGPA > 7.5. Candidates with 4/5-year Bachelor's degree must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR-NET, MHRD-GATE, or a Ph.D. in the above disciplines.
• Entry 19 – Project Assistant: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences.

Under the MoEF&CC Funded Project (BTR and FNC to UNFCCC)

• Entry 20 – YP II: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Geoinformatics / Climate Science / AI / ML / Data Science or related equivalent with first class or OGPA > 6.0.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Application Submission: Candidates submit the application in the prescribed Performa (Annexure I) along with self-attested scanned certificates to the AAO (Environmental Sciences) by email on or before 31 October 2026.
2. Screening: Applications are screened for essential qualification compliance. Candidates shortlisted based on project work requirement are called by email for the online interview.
3. Online Interview: Tentatively fixed for the first week of November 2026. Reporting time and detailed instructions will be communicated by email. All candidates must adhere strictly to the instructions.
4. Document Verification: Original documents will be verified at the time of appointment. Selected candidates must also produce a medical certificate at the time of joining.
5. Written Test / Merit List: The notification does not mention any written test, marks distribution, or merit list. Selection is based on online interview.
6. No Objection Certificate: Currently working candidates must produce an NOC from their employer.
7. Declaration of Relatives: If any near or distant relative of the candidate is an employee of ICAR-IARI, a written declaration (name, designation, nature of duties, and relationship) must reach the institute by 31 October 2026.
8. TA/DA: Not stated in the notification. Generally, no TA/DA is paid for such project-based contractual posts.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

The following documents must be sent by email by 31 October 2026. Failure to submit complete documents will lead to rejection of the application, and no further communication will be entertained.

1. Application form filled strictly in the prescribed Performa (Annexure I), indicating the post(s) applied for with entry number(s).
2. Self-attested scanned copies of all certificates from Class X onwards.
3. Date of Birth Certificate / Matriculation Certificate.
4. NET / GATE / ICAR-NET / CSIR-NET / UGC-NET certificate (where applicable).
5. Bachelor's and Master's Degree certificates or Provisional certificates.
6. Proof of research experience and publications (if applicable).
7. Written Declaration regarding relatives employed at ICAR/IARI (per the declaration format in the notification).
8. No Objection Certificate from current employer (if currently working).
9. Recent passport-size photograph.
10. Valid Government-issued Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).

How to Apply: Read the official notification, fill the Performa (Annexure I), attach self-attested scanned documents and the passport photograph, complete the relatives declaration, and email the complete application package to the designated email address provided in the ICAR-IARI Young Professional Official Notification PDF on or before 31 October 2026. Contact number: 011-25846359.

Important Links

• Download ICAR-IARI Young Professional-II & Other Posts Official Notification PDF
• Visit Official ICAR-IARI Website (iari.res.in)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for ICAR-IARI Young Professional Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the application by email along with self-attested scanned documents is 31 October 2026. The written declaration regarding relatives employed at ICAR-IARI must also reach the institute by the same date.

2. What is the interview mode and venue for ICAR-IARI recruitment?

The interview will be conducted online, tentatively in the first week of November 2026. There is no physical reporting venue. Reporting time and detailed instructions will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by email.

3. What is the application fee for ICAR-IARI Young Professional posts?

The official notification does not specify any application fee for these project-based contractual posts. Candidates should refer to the ICAR-IARI Young Professional Official Notification PDF for confirmation.

4. Are these permanent government jobs?

No. These are purely temporary, contractual posts that are co-terminus with the funded projects (NACAP, NMSHE-TF-Agriculture, and MoEF&CC Project). They do not carry the benefits or security of permanent sanctioned cadre positions. There is no lifetime pension or permanent government job security attached to these appointments.

5. What is the salary for Young Professional II at ICAR-IARI?

Young Professional II (YP-II) receives a fixed monthly salary of Rs. 42,000/-. Young Professional I (YP-I) receives Rs. 30,000/- per month. Project Associate II receives Rs. 35,000/month + 24% HRA (1st–2nd year) escalating to Rs. 42,000/month + 24% HRA (3rd–5th year). Project Assistant receives Rs. 20,000 + 24% HRA (1st–3rd year), escalating to Rs. 23,000/month + 24% HRA (4th–5th year). Pay is as per ICAR/IARI OM F.No. Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated 1 July 2015.

6. What is the age limit for ICAR-IARI recruitment?

The maximum age is 45 years for Young Professional II (YP-II) and Young Professional I (YP-I), and 35 years for Project Associate II (PA-II) and Project Assistant (PA). Age relaxation: SC/ST and Women – 5 years; OBC – 3 years. The date as on which age is calculated is not specified in the notification.

7. How do I apply for ICAR-IARI Young Professional posts?

Candidates must fill the prescribed Performa (Annexure I) from the notification, attach self-attested scanned certificates from Class X onwards, the passport photograph, and the relatives declaration, then email the complete package to the designated AAO (Environmental Sciences) email address provided in the ICAR-IARI Young Professional Official Notification PDF on or before 31 October 2026.