IARI Young Professional Recruitment 2026

About This Job

ICAR-IARI has released notification for 2 Young Professional posts (YP-II and YP-I) in the Division of Fruits & Horticultural Technology, New Delhi. Candidates with M.Sc. (for YP-II) or Graduation in Agriculture/Horticulture/Botany (for YP-I) can apply by email. Last date to send your application is 05 May 2026. Salary is Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month (fixed, depending on the post).

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) Young Professional Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi has invited applications for 2 Young Professional posts under sponsored research projects at the Pusa Campus. The YP-II post is under the NMNF project on natural farming through diversified fruit farming systems, while the YP-I post is under the NASF project on novel mutants in guava. These are contractual positions for one year (or project duration, whichever is earlier), extendable on satisfactory performance. Candidates with a background in horticulture, agriculture, or related sciences should apply.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

For Young Professional-II (YP-II):

• Essential Qualification: M.Sc. with specialization in Horticulture, Fruit Science, Food Science & Post-harvest Technology, Plant Biochemistry, Soil Science, Agronomy, or Microbiology (as per ICAR rules)
• Desirable: Experience in phenotyping, field data compilation, and documentation in fruit cropping systems

For Young Professional-I (YP-I):

• Essential Qualification: Graduate in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Botany (as per ICAR rules)
• Desirable: Experience in phenotyping, genotyping, and biochemical analysis of fruit crops

If you are currently employed, you need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer.

Age Limit

• YP-II: Maximum 35 years for men and 40 years for women
• YP-I: Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC candidates get relaxation as per Government of India/ICAR rules

Salary

• Young Professional-II (YP-II): Rs. 42,000 per month (fixed)
• Young Professional-I (YP-I): Rs. 30,000 per month (fixed)
• These are fixed fellowship amounts — no additional DA/HRA or allowances are mentioned

Application Fee

• No application fee — you just need to email your filled application form

Selection Process

Selection will be done through a walk-in interview:

1. Document Verification: Report at 9:30 AM on 05 May 2026 with all original certificates. Candidates arriving after 10:30 AM will not be allowed
2. Academic Score Evaluation: Based on your marks from 10th Standard to highest qualification, plus awards, publications, and research experience
3. Walk-in Interview: Shortlisted candidates will appear for the interview on the same day

Note: No written exam for this recruitment. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form (Annexure-I) from the IARI website at iari.res.in
2. Fill the Bio-data form completely — include your marks from 10th to highest qualification with percentage
3. Attach an attested passport-size photograph on the form
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all mark sheets, certificates, experience certificates, and published papers
5. Email the complete application to Dr. AK Goswami at amitk@iari.res.in and ckfruits2016@gmail.com on or before 05 May 2026
6. Also attend the walk-in interview at Division of Fruits & Horticultural Technology, IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110012 on 05 May 2026 at 9:30 AM with original documents

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 08 April 2026
• Last Date to Send Application by Email: 05 May 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 05 May 2026
• Reporting Time: 9:30 AM (not after 10:30 AM)

• Assist in field experiments related to fruit farming systems and natural farming practices
• Collect and compile field data on crop performance, phenotyping, and yield parameters
• Prepare documentation and reports on project activities and research findings
• Handle laboratory analysis including biochemical and genotyping work on fruit crops
• Manage demonstration plots and maintain records of diversified farming systems
• Work with the project team on knowledge exchange and awareness activities