ICAR IARI Manager Recruitment 2026

ICAR-IARI is hiring 1 Manager (Marketing & Communication) for the ZTM & BPD Unit under the RKVY-RAFTAAR project. If you have an MBA, PGDM or equivalent Master's degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience, you can apply by email. The last date to email the application is 26 May 2026. Salary is fixed at Rs. 1.5 lakh per month.

ICAR-IARI Manager Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), New Delhi has announced a contractual Manager (Marketing & Communication) post at its Zonal Technology Management & Business Planning and Development Unit. The selected person will work with the COO and CEO of Pusa Krishi and help run incubation, marketing and startup support activities. This is a high-salary contract role for candidates with agri-business, marketing, startup or incubation experience.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: MBA, PGDM or equivalent Master's degree from a UGC recognised institute or university.
• Accepted Fields: Agriculture, Agri-Business, Finance, Marketing, IT, Economics, Agri Economics or International Business.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in marketing, business plan development, startup project assessment, entrepreneurship development or related work.
• Social Media: Candidates should be well conversant in managing social media.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 50 years for Manager (Marketing & Communication)
• Age will be checked as per the interview and institute rules.

Salary

• Fixed salary: Rs. 1.5 lakh per month
• The post is contractual and linked to the project period.
• The contract is mentioned up to 30 September 2026 or project termination, whichever is earlier.

Key Work Areas

• Incubation support: Help create and run service offerings for entrepreneurs and start-ups.
• Marketing strategy: Develop marketing material, channels, strategies and plans for the incubator.
• Partnerships: Build links with industry, academics, investors and institutions.
• Startup mentoring: Coach start-ups on product positioning, business collaboration and innovation mindset.
• Events and training: Organise workshops, mentorship programmes, networking seminars and collaboration events.

Application Fee

• The notification does not mention any application fee.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Selection Process

Selection will be through shortlisting and interview.

1. Email Application: Candidates must send the complete application to career@pusakrishi.in by 26 May 2026.
2. Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email on 27 May 2026 by 5:00 PM.
3. Interview: The interview is scheduled on 29 May 2026 from 10:30 AM onwards.
4. Document Verification: Original documents and certificates may be checked before final selection.

How to Apply

1. Prepare a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the post.
2. Fill and sign the application proforma attached with the notification.
3. Combine your detailed CV, academic certificates, experience proof and relevant documents into one PDF file.
4. If you are employed, attach the required NOC and experience certificate from your employer.
5. Email the complete application to career@pusakrishi.in.
6. Send the email before 26 May 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 6 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 26 May 2026
• Shortlist Email Date: 27 May 2026 by 5:00 PM
• Interview Date: 29 May 2026
• Interview Time: 10:30 AM onwards

• Work closely with the COO and CEO to support day-to-day incubator operations
• Create marketing channels, strategies and plans for Pusa Krishi programmes
• Develop marketing material to promote the incubator and incubatees
• Build connections with industry, academia, investors and institutions
• Mentor start-ups on product positioning, innovation, business collaboration and market reach
• Organise training programmes, workshops, mentorship sessions, networking seminars and collaboration events
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and represent start-ups within the incubator ecosystem