IARI YP and Field Assistant Recruitment 2026

About This Job

ICAR-IARI is hiring 3 contractual project staff posts: Young Professional-II, Young Professional-I and Field Assistant. If you have a relevant PG degree, B.Sc. Agriculture or 10th pass qualification, you can apply online through the Google Form. The last date to submit the form is 30 June 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month, and the online interview is on 6 July 2026 at 10:00 AM.

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) Young Professional and Field Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Division of Agronomy, New Delhi has released a notice for temporary and project-based posts under agricultural research projects. The work is linked to farmer livelihood improvement in Bulandshahr district and evaluation of Aldor as a nitrogen source in rice-wheat systems. These posts are contractual and co-terminus with the project, so they do not create any claim for regular appointment at IARI.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

Young Professional-II

• Qualification: Master's degree with First Class in Agronomy from a recognised university or institution.
• Desirable: Experience in field experiments, soil and plant nutrient analysis, computer applications, statistical data analysis, result interpretation and report writing.

Young Professional-I

• Qualification: B.Sc. (Agriculture) First Class.
• Desirable: Field experiment experience, soil and plant nutrient analysis, computer applications, statistical analysis and report writing.

Field Assistant Worker

• Qualification: 10th class pass.
• Desirable: Experience in field work such as sowing, irrigation, weeding, harvesting, nutrient-analysis sample preparation, soil sample collection and general lab cleaning and maintenance.

Age Limit

• Young Professional-II: Upper age limit is 45 years.
• Young Professional-I: Upper age limit is 45 years.
• Field Assistant Worker: Upper age limit is 35 years.
• Relaxation: Age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST/Women and 3 years for OBC as on 30 June 2026.

Salary

• Young Professional-II: Rs. 42,000 per month consolidated
• Young Professional-I: Rs. 30,000 per month consolidated
• Field Assistant Worker: Rs. 20,000 per month fixed
• The notice mentions fixed/consolidated monthly pay; no extra allowance is listed.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection will be through screening and online interview. No written exam is mentioned in the notice.

1. Application Review: Received applications will be reviewed by a screening committee.
2. Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview based on qualification and committee recommendations.
3. Online Interview: The interview will be held on 6 July 2026 at 10:00 AM through Google Meet.
4. Document Check at Joining: Selected candidates must produce all original documents and a medical certificate at joining.

How to Apply

1. Open the official application form link at forms.gle/Gepdedb98X3ZxqJR9.
2. Fill the online application form for the correct post.
3. Upload self-attested scanned copies of degree certificates, 10th, 12th, undergraduate and postgraduate mark sheets.
4. Upload publications and experience certificates if you have them.
5. Submit the form by 30 June 2026.
6. Watch for communication about the Google Meet interview scheduled for 6 July 2026.

Project and Work Context

• YP-II project: Revamping income and livelihood of farmers through improved technological interventions in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh.
• Field Assistant project: The same Bulandshahr livelihood project, with field and lab-support work connected to crop operations and sample handling.
• YP-I project: Evaluating Aldor as a sustainable nitrogen source in rice-wheat cropping systems, with focus on yield, input use efficiency and profitability in the Indo-Gangetic Plains.
• Work base: The notice is issued by the Division of Agronomy, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, with project work connected to field research.

Important Conditions

• Temporary contract: The posts are purely temporary and will end with the project.
• Leave rules: The notice allows CL and RH from time to time, not exceeding 10 days in a year.
• Full-time work: Young Professional-II and Field Assistant roles are full-time and must follow ICAR-IARI administrative, financial and disciplinary rules.
• Screening: Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee before interview calls are issued.
• Relative declaration: If a near or distant relative works in ICAR/IARI, you must declare the details in writing with the application form.
• No guarantee of selection: The institute can decide not to select any candidate or scrap any position even after interview.

Concealing facts or canvassing can lead to disqualification, including after selection. Incomplete applications will also be rejected, so upload the required scanned documents carefully before the deadline.

Documents and Joining Checks

• Scanned uploads: The application form must include self-attested scanned copies of certificates and mark sheets.
• Original verification: Selected candidates must show original documents at joining.
• Medical certificate: The notice requires a medical certificate at the time of joining.
• NOC: If you are already working, upload or provide the required No Objection Certificate from your current employer.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 June 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 30 June 2026
• Online Interview Date: 6 July 2026
• Interview Time: 10:00 AM

• Handle field and project activities under Division of Agronomy research projects
• Assist with sowing, irrigation, weeding, harvesting and field observations where assigned
• Prepare soil and plant samples for nutrient analysis and maintain lab cleanliness
• Support data collection, statistical analysis, result interpretation and report writing
• Maintain project records, sample registers and field activity documentation
• Follow ICAR-IARI administrative, financial and disciplinary rules during the contract period