ICAR-IIMR Business and Technical Associate Recruitment 2026

About This Job

ICAR-IIMR is holding a walk-in interview for 3 contractual posts under the SMART-Maharashtra millet value chain project. The posts are Business Executive and Technical Associate. If you have the required postgraduate, engineering, or graduation background, you can attend the interview on 02 July 2026. Salary is Rs. 50,000 per month consolidated for both posts.

ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research Business Executive and Technical Associate Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), Hyderabad has issued a walk-in notice for project posts under SMART-Maharashtra: Millets Value Chain Development and Establishment of Centre of Excellence with IIMR. These roles are purely temporary and contractual until the project period. The project is currently mentioned up to 31 March 2027, with possible extension based on budget availability and project funding.

The notice covers one Business Executive and two Technical Associate posts in the same advertisement, so this listing keeps all three posts together. Work locations include Hyderabad, Telangana for the Business Executive role and Hyderabad, Telangana plus Solapur, Maharashtra for Technical Associate posts.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

Business Executive

• Qualification: You need MBA, M.Tech, PGDM or an equivalent Master's degree in Digital Analytics, Social Sciences, Agri-Business, Agri Extension, Marketing, Agri Marketing or allied fields.
• Communication: You should have English proficiency for effective communication.
• Preferred experience: Prior work in training coordination, capacity building, field demonstrations, stakeholder coordination, office management, scheduling, correspondence, travel planning, and event coordination is preferred.

Technical Associate

• Qualification: You need B.Tech in any engineering discipline or any graduation from a recognised institution or university.
• Experience: The notice asks for 1 to 2 years of progressive experience in a relevant field.
• Digital work: Knowledge or experience in social media management is required.
• Preferred skills: Website handling, social media channels, DTP tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW and Canva, structured documentation, reports, digital publications, database management, MIS platforms, and branding collateral work are useful.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 45 years as on the date of interview.
• Age relaxation: Relaxation is available as per Government of India rules for SC, ST, OBC and PH candidates.

Salary

• Business Executive: Rs. 50,000 per month consolidated.
• Technical Associate: Rs. 50,000 per month consolidated.
• Allowances: The notification does not mention separate allowances beyond the consolidated amount.

Application Fee

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

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection will be through a walk-in interview at ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad. No written examination is mentioned in the notification.

1. Reporting: Report for the interview on 02 July 2026. Reporting is allowed up to 10:30 AM with a grace period of 15 minutes.
2. Document Verification: Bring the filled application form, originals, and self-attested copies for checking at registration and before joining if selected.
3. Interview: Attend the walk-in interview at 10:00 AM for the SMART-Maharashtra project posts.
4. Final decision: The decision of the PI/Director, ICAR-IIMR will be final in all respects.

How to Apply

1. Download or prepare the application in the format given as Annexure I and Annexure II in the notice.
2. Fill the form completely and attach a photograph.
3. Carry your complete bio-data, self-attested certificates, mark sheets from Class 10 onwards, experience certificates, and no objection certificate if employed.
4. Bring original testimonials such as date of birth proof, degree certificate, experience certificate, and other relevant documents.
5. Report for the walk-in interview at ICAR-IIMR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad on 02 July 2026.
6. Check millets.res.in for updates, modifications, or cancellation notices before travelling.

Documents Required

• Application forms: Carry the filled Annexure I and Annexure II forms with photograph and signature.
• Bio-data: Bring complete bio-data with education, experience, contact details and category details if applicable.
• Certificates: Carry originals and self-attested copies of date of birth proof, degree certificates, mark sheets from Class 10 onwards and experience certificates.
• Employment proof: If you are currently employed, bring the required No Objection Certificate and experience certificate from the employer.

Important note: Only people who meet the essential qualification will be allowed to attend the interview, and the notice says selected candidates may have to join immediately.

Important Dates

• Walk-in Interview Date: 02 July 2026
• Interview Time: 10:00 AM
• Reporting Deadline: 10:30 AM, with 15 minutes grace period
• Project Period Mentioned: Up to 31 March 2027, with possible extension based on budget and funding

• Coordinate project activities for the SMART-Maharashtra millet value chain work
• Manage field-level coordination, stakeholder communication, and reporting tasks
• Prepare project documents, reports, digital publications, and meeting records
• Handle website, social media, database, MIS, or digital documentation work as assigned
• Assist with training programmes, capacity-building events, conferences, and meetings
• Design or support branding collaterals and marketing material for project activities
• Follow ICAR-IIMR project rules, reporting timelines, and confidentiality requirements