ICAR-IARI SRF & YP-I Recruitment 2026 — 32 Posts

About This Job

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi is hiring 32 contractual posts — 1 Senior Research Fellow and 31 Young Professional-I — under a CSR-funded project at the Division of Agronomy. If you have an M.Sc Agronomy, B.Sc Agriculture, B.Tech, or BCA degree, you can apply through the Google Form link. Salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 37,000 per month. The last date to apply online is 13 May 2026.

ICAR-IARI Senior Research Fellow & Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026 - 32 Posts

The Division of Agronomy at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi has invited applications for 32 contractual positions under the CSR-funded project titled "Evaluation, outreach and up-scaling of fermented organic manures for sustainably enhancing productivity and reducing environmental footprints of predominant cropping systems in India". Postings are spread across 5 states — New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. Selection is by online interview — there is no written exam. The application is free and submitted through a Google Form.

Vacancy Breakdown by Position and State

• Senior Research Fellow (New Delhi): 1 post
• Young Professional-I (New Delhi): 1 post
• Young Professional-I (Uttar Pradesh): 10 posts
• Young Professional-I (Madhya Pradesh): 10 posts
• Young Professional-I (Gujarat): 5 posts
• Young Professional-I (Rajasthan): 5 posts

Total: 32 posts (1 SRF + 31 YP-I). All YP-I posts are field-based and require willingness to work in rural areas with farmers.

Who Can Apply?

For Senior Research Fellow (Salary Rs. 37,000 + HRA):

• Qualification: M.Sc (Agriculture) specialised in Agronomy
• Desirable: Experience of conducting field experiments (on-farm and on-station), knowledge of soil and plant nutrient analysis, computer applications, and statistical data analysis

For Young Professional-I, New Delhi (1 Post — Salary Rs. 30,000):

• Qualification: B.Tech or BCA
• Desirable: Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel), familiarity with social media platforms (YouTube, Facebook, X, LinkedIn), ability to create short video content, good English and Hindi communication

For Young Professional-I, UP/MP/Gujarat/Rajasthan (30 Posts — Salary Rs. 30,000):

• Qualification: B.Sc Agriculture
• Desirable: On-farm trial experience, knowledge of soil and plant nutrient analysis (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium), computer applications, statistical data analysis, report writing
• Preference: Candidates proficient in the local language of the respective district/state — the role involves direct interaction with farmers

Age Limit

• Senior Research Fellow: Upper age 40 years
• Young Professional-I: Upper age 40 years
• Age Relaxation: For Women, SC, ST, OBC, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates as per Government of India norms
• Age is calculated as on 13 May 2026

Salary

• Senior Research Fellow: Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA
• Young Professional-I: Rs. 30,000 per month (fixed, no HRA)
• The positions are temporary and co-terminus with the CSR project
• You will be a full-time worker with no regular leave entitlement (only CL and RH up to 10 days a year)

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for any candidate

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on the following stages:

1. Shortlisting of Applications: Only candidates meeting essential qualifications are considered. Preference is given to those with desirable qualifications.
2. Online Interview: Shortlisted candidates appear for an online interview between 18-21 May 2026 from 10:00 AM onward. The interview date varies by state — New Delhi & UP (18 May), MP (19 May), Gujarat (20 May), Rajasthan (21 May).
3. Document Verification: Final stage before joining. Selected candidates must produce all original documents and a medical certificate.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official Google Form link: https://forms.gle/FdprsZyfYQg2quNy7
2. Fill in all personal, academic, and experience details.
3. Upload self-attested scanned copies of: degree certificates, mark sheets of 10th and 12th, undergraduate, post-graduate, NET/GATE, publications, and experience certificates.
4. Submit the application form on or before 13 May 2026.
5. Get the NOC (No Objection Certificate) from your current employer if you are working.
6. Wait for the shortlisting result — only short-listed candidates will receive an interview call.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 21 April 2026
• Last Date for Application Submission: 13 May 2026
• Online Interview (New Delhi & UP): 18 May 2026 from 10:00 AM
• Online Interview (Madhya Pradesh): 19 May 2026 from 10:00 AM
• Online Interview (Gujarat): 20 May 2026 from 10:00 AM
• Online Interview (Rajasthan): 21 May 2026 from 10:00 AM

• Conduct on-farm field trials and farmer-field experiments on fermented organic manures
• Carry out soil and plant nutrient analysis (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium)
• Work closely with farmers under the supervision of the ATARI Director and KVK In-charge
• Manage research data using statistical software and computer applications
• Prepare project reports, interpret experimental results, and assist in scientific publications
• Create short video content and manage social media outreach (for YP-I New Delhi post)
• Submit progress reports directly to the Project Coordinator/Principal Investigator at IARI New Delhi
• Engage with farmers in their local language to ensure proper field communication