ICAR IARI Research Associate Recruitment 2026

About This Job

ICAR-IARI is hiring 1 Research Associate-I in the Division of Genetics, New Delhi. If you have a Ph.D. in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Biotechnology or equivalent, or 3 years research experience with an SCI paper, you can attend the walk-in interview. The interview date is 29 May 2026 at 10:00 AM. Salary is Rs. 47,000 plus 24% HRA per month.

ICAR-IARI Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) has released a walk-in interview notice for a Research Associate-I position under the DBT funded project on wheat resistance genes. The work is attached to the Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. This is a temporary project post initially up to 26 December 2026 or until the project ends, whichever is earlier.

Who Can Apply?

• Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Biotechnology or equivalent degree.
• Alternative Eligibility: Candidates with 3 years of research experience and at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal can also apply as per the DST OM mentioned in the notification.
• Desirable Experience: High throughput marker analysis, bioinformatics tools and field crop phenotyping experience.
• Project Area: Wheat genetics, plant breeding and resistance gene mapping for multiple biotic stresses.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 40 years for Research Associate-I
• SC/ST and women candidates: 5 years relaxation
• OBC candidates: 3 years relaxation
• Age will be checked as per the interview and institute rules.

Salary

• Fixed fellowship: Rs. 47,000 per month
• HRA: 24% as mentioned in the notification
• Approximate monthly amount with HRA: Rs. 58,280

Application Fee

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

Selection Process

Selection will be through a walk-in interview at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.

1. Walk-in Interview: Eligible candidates must attend on 29 May 2026 at 10:00 AM.
2. Document Verification: Original documents will be verified at the time of interview.
3. Final Selection: The selected candidate must produce original documents and a medical certificate at the time of joining.

How to Apply

1. Download or prepare the application in the proforma attached with the notification.
2. Fill all details, including education, experience, publications and declaration.
3. Carry the filled application form, original documents and self-attested copies.
4. Reach the Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi - 110012 for the walk-in interview.
5. Attend the interview on 29 May 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Candidates must declare if any near or distant relative is employed in ICAR or IARI, as required by the notification.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 7 May 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 29 May 2026
• Interview Time: 10:00 AM
• Project Tenure Mentioned: Up to 26 December 2026 or project completion

• Work on mapping and transfer of novel resistance genes for multiple biotic stresses in wheat
• Support high throughput marker analysis and plant breeding research activities
• Use bioinformatics tools for project-related data analysis
• Assist in phenotyping of field crops and research documentation
• Maintain project records, publications and reports as required by ICAR-IARI and DBT