ICAR-IARI RA & Young Professional Recruitment 2026

ICAR-IARI is hiring 3 contractual research positions in the Division of Environmental Sciences under the MOEFCC-funded greenhouse gas emission project. If you have a PhD in Environmental Sciences/Plant Physiology, a Master's degree, or a Bachelor's degree with GHG-related experience, you can apply by email. The last date to submit applications is 18 June 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 61,000 per month + HRA depending on the post. The online interview is tentatively scheduled for 25 June 2026.

ICAR-IARI MOEFCC Project Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), New Delhi has invited applications for contractual positions under two MOEFCC-funded projects: "Developing scaling factors of methane and nitrous oxide emissions from rice cultivation under different management practices (MOEFCC-I)" and "GHG emission inventory from agricultural soils and rice cultivation for India's Second and Third Biennial Transparency Report (MOEFCC-II)". These are purely temporary positions on contractual basis till 31 March 2027, co-terminus with the projects.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Research Associate (MOEFCC-I): 1 post
• Young Professional-II: 1 post
• Young Professional-I: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

Research Associate (Rs. 61,000 + HRA)

• Essential: PhD in Environmental Sciences or Plant Physiology from a recognised university/institution
• Experience: Five years of research experience in greenhouse gas emission measurement from rice fields and emission factor development
• Desirable: Experience in chromatographic GHG analysis, volatilisation losses, crop modelling, and data analysis software

Young Professional-II (Rs. 42,000 consolidated)

• Essential: Master's degree (First Class) in Environmental Sciences from a recognised university/institution
• Experience: Two years of experience in GHG measurement and gas chromatographic analysis
• Desirable: Proficiency in data analysis software and soil-plant analysis

Young Professional-I (Rs. 30,000 consolidated)

• Essential: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university/institution
• Experience: At least one year of experience in GHG sampling and chromatographic analysis
• Desirable: Working experience with gas chromatograph and canopy analyser

Age Limit

• Research Associate: Maximum 40 years (as on 30 May 2026)
• Young Professional (YP-I and YP-II): Maximum 45 years (as on 30 May 2026)
• Age Relaxation for RA: 5 years for SC/ST and women; 3 years for OBC candidates

Salary

• Research Associate (MOEFCC-I): Rs. 61,000 per month + HRA (as per DST OM/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26/06/23)
• Young Professional-II: Rs. 42,000 per month (consolidated)
• Young Professional-I: Rs. 30,000 per month (consolidated)
• The contract is valid till 31 March 2027, extendable if the projects are extended

Selection Process

Selection will be done through the following stages:

1. Application Screening: Only candidates with essential qualifications and necessary experience will be shortlisted
2. Online Interview: Tentatively scheduled on 25 June 2026 from 10:00 AM onwards. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.
3. Document Verification: Original documents will be verified at the time of appointment, along with a medical certificate from IARI dispensary

The Director, ICAR-IARI reserves the right to cancel or postpone the interview without assigning any reason.

How to Apply

1. Download the application format (Annexure-I) from the ICAR-IARI website at iari.res.in.
2. Fill in the application form completely with all required details.
3. Attach self-attested scanned copies of all certificates from matriculation onwards, date of birth proof, NET/equivalent certificate, degree certificates (or provisional), and a recent passport-size photograph.
4. Include proof of experience and a list of publications.
5. Email the complete application to SANH.IARI@gmail.com, addressed to the Assistant Administrative Officer, Division of Environmental Sciences, IARI.
6. Submit before 18 June 2026.

Concealing facts or canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification or termination.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 May 2026
• Application Reference Date (for age): 30 May 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application by Email: 18 June 2026
• Tentative Online Interview Date: 25 June 2026 (10:00 AM onwards)
• Contract Validity: Up to 31 March 2027

• Conduct field measurements of greenhouse gas emissions (methane and nitrous oxide) from rice cultivation systems
• Perform gas chromatographic analysis of GHG samples in the laboratory
• Develop emission factors for different rice management practices
• Maintain and calibrate research equipment including gas chromatographs and canopy analysers
• Analyse data using statistical software and prepare technical reports
• Support preparation of India's Biennial Transparency Reports under UNFCCC
• Assist senior scientists with crop modelling and emission inventory work
• Maintain proper records of field experiments and laboratory results