ICAR-IVRI YP-I & Project Associate Walk-in 2026

ICAR-IVRI is holding a walk-in interview for 3 posts — 2 Young Professional-I (YP-I) and 1 Project Associate-I — at its Hebbal Campus in Bengaluru. If you have a graduate or postgraduate degree in Science, Life Sciences or Veterinary Sciences, you can walk in for the interview on 13 August 2026 at 9:00 AM. These are purely temporary, contractual positions with no separate application deadline — just show up with your documents. Salary is Rs. 30,000 per month for YP-I (engaged till 30 September 2026) and Rs. 31,000 plus HRA per month for Project Associate-I (engaged till 12 March 2027).

ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI) YP-I & Project Associate-I Walk-in Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

ICAR-IVRI, Hebbal Campus, Bengaluru is hiring for its National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP-FMD and Brucellosis) under the Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme (LHDCP), and for a DST-SERB funded research project at its FMD Research Centre, studying the combinatorial effect of memory T-cell and neutralizing B-cell epitopes on immunity against Foot-and-Mouth Disease virus. Both walk-in interviews are held on the same day at the same venue, so eligible candidates for either post can attend together. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview, and there is no written exam — selection is purely interview-based.

Vacancy Breakdown

Both engagements are extendable based on continuity of the project, satisfactory performance and fund availability. The notified number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per the Institute's requirement.

Who Can Apply?

For Young Professional-I (YP-I) - Rs. 30,000/month:

• Qualification: Graduate in Science/Life Sciences (Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry or equivalent), OR a Diploma in Agricultural Sciences/Health Sciences/Technology.
• Desirable: Working experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques, computer skills (MS Office, Excel, PPT), and laboratory animal handling.

For Project Associate-I - Rs. 31,000 + HRA/month:

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/Veterinary Sciences, OR a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Sciences/Engineering/Technology/Medicine.
• Preference: Given to candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or cleared a selection process through a national-level exam conducted by a Central Government department.

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 45 years old as on the date of interview (13 August 2026), with age relaxation as per applicable rules.

Salary

• Young Professional-I (YP-I): Rs. 30,000 per month (consolidated).
• Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000 per month plus HRA (for candidates qualified through NET/GATE or an equivalent national-level exam).
• No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is done directly through a walk-in interview:

1. Document Verification: Bring your original certificates up to your highest qualification — provisional certificates are accepted if final results are awaited, but candidates without at least a provisional certificate will not be considered.
2. Interview: A panel assesses your qualification, experience and suitability for the project.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your application in the prescribed format given in the notification, along with a passport-size photograph.
2. You may send it in advance by post, hand or email to Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Bhure, Principal Scientist, QCQA Laboratory, ICAR-IVRI, Hebbal, Bengaluru – 560024 (Email: sdbhure@gmail.com).
3. Report at ICAR-IVRI, Hebbal Campus, Bengaluru – 560024 on 13 August 2026 at 9:00 AM with your original certificates, experience proof and category certificate (if applicable).

Applications not in the prescribed format, or incomplete, will be rejected. An NOC from your current employer is required if you are already employed.

These positions carry no provision for absorption or re-employment after the contract ends, and your engagement may be discontinued at any time for administrative reasons. The crucial date for determining your age is the date of interview. Income tax will be deducted at source as per rules, and canvassing in any form will lead to cancellation of your candidature.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 4 August 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 13 August 2026 (9:00 AM onwards)

• Assist in laboratory work related to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis control research
• Handle cell culture, molecular biology techniques and diagnostic sample processing
• Maintain laboratory records, data sheets and experiment logs accurately
• Support laboratory animal handling as per project protocols
• Use MS Office tools to prepare reports, presentations and data summaries
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator and senior scientists on project timelines
• Follow institute biosafety and laboratory safety guidelines