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ICAR-IIMR Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 8 Business Manager, Research Associate, Executive & Assistant Posts

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Verified Notification Data
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Total Vacancies
8 Posts
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Salary / Remuneration
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Selection / Apply Mode
Offline (Post)
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Closing Date
03 February 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Indian Institute of Millets Research 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. IndianInstituteofMilletsResearch/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count 1 (8 Posts)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Offline (By Post) 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 03 February 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Indian Institute of Millets Research Regional Headquarters, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Refer Official Notification 🌐 Authority Official Website millets.res.in ↗

📋 Candidate Application Checklist

Candidates must verify and arrange the following documents in chronological order prior to submitting their application:

✅ Bio-data / Proforma: Duly completed, signed application form (per notification format).
✅ Original Certificates: 10th / Matriculation (DOB proof), Essential Degrees & Marksheets.
✅ Self-Attested Photocopies: Two complete sets of photocopies of all relevant testimonials.
✅ Passport Photographs: 2 to 4 recent passport-size colour photographs (same as bio-data).
✅ Valid Photo ID Proof: Original Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or PAN Card.
✅ Experience & NOC: Experience certificates and "No Objection Certificate" if currently employed.

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In the event of a disproportionately high candidate turnout for the selection process, the competent committee reserves the discretionary right to conduct an objective preliminary written / screening test to shortlist candidates before calling them for personal interview.

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No TA/DA will be paid or admissible to any candidate for attending the written examination / document verification. Candidates are required to make their own arrangements for travel, boarding, and lodging.

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ICAR-IIMR Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 8 Business Manager, Research Associate, Executive & Assistant Posts

ICAR – Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), Hyderabad, has announced a virtual interview for various posts under the "Project SMART- Maharashtra" initiative. This recruitment is for purely contractual positions based in Solapur (Maharashtra) and Hyderabad (Telangana). Eligible candidates are required to send their application in the prescribed format via email by the specified deadline.

Overview

Company/OrganizationICAR – Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR)
Post NameBusiness Manager, Research Associate, Technical Assistant, Business Executive, Technical Associate
Total Vacancies8
Last Date to Apply3rd February 2026 (05:00 PM)
Interview Dates5th & 11th February 2026
Official Websitehttps://millets.res.in

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of PostsSalary (Monthly)Project
Business Manager (Team Lead)1₹1,25,000/-SMART- Maharashtra
Research Associate1₹1,00,000/-SMART- Maharashtra
Technical Assistant1₹30,000/-SMART- Maharashtra
Business Executive2₹50,000/-SMART- Maharashtra
Technical Associate2₹50,000/-SMART- Maharashtra

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Business Manager (Team Lead)

  • Essential: Post Graduate degree in Agriculture Economics/Agribusiness Management/ Agriculture Extension and allied sciences from a recognized institution.
  • Experience: 2-3 years of progressive experience in agriculture, food processing, value chain development, or rural development projects. Demonstrated experience in preparing Detailed Project Reports.
  • Desirable: Experience in building market linkages; background in project planning, implementation oversight, and monitoring.

Eligibility for Research Associate

  • Essential: Post Graduate degree in Agriculture/ Food Technology or allied sciences from a recognized university.
  • Experience: 2-3 years of experience in food processing, product development, or research. Basic experience in conducting laboratory studies.
  • Desirable: Experience in formulation and development of millet-based products; exposure to shelf-life assessment and nutritional analysis.

Eligibility for Technical Assistant

  • Essential: Graduate degree in any discipline, preferably in Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences, or related fields. Minimum two years of experience in technical support roles, field coordination, organizing trainings & events.
  • Desirable: Experience in assisting training programmes; familiarity with local field conditions and community-level engagement in Maharashtra.

Eligibility for Business Executive

  • Essential: Post Graduate degree in Agricultural Extension or Social Sciences. Prior engagement in training coordination, capacity-building programmes, or field demonstrations. Proficiency in Marathi and Hindi (for Solapur location).
  • Experience: 2 – 3 years of progressive experience in relevant field.
  • Desirable: Experience in incubation support/start-up facilitation; familiarity with millet-based value addition.

Eligibility for Technical Associate

  • Essential: Graduate in Engineering/ B.Tech in any engineering disciplines. Minimum three years of professional experience in database management, MIS platforms, or digital documentation systems. Ability to manage data consolidation and secretarial assistance.
  • Experience: 2 – 3 years of progressive experience in relevant field.
  • Desirable: Experience in preparing structured project documentation; designing branding collaterals & marketing materials; familiarity with data entry tools.

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FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for ICAR-IIMR Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the application is 3rd February 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Q2: How can I apply for these posts?
Ans: Candidates must send their duly filled application form (Annexure I & II) and relevant documents as a single PDF to [email protected].

Q3: Is this a permanent job?
Ans: No, the posts are purely on a contractual basis for the duration of the project.

Q4: Will the interview be offline?
Ans: No, the interview will be conducted virtually via Zoom on 5th & 11th February 2026.

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