ICAR Young Professional-II Recruitment 2026

ICAR is hiring 1 Young Professional-II at the Technical Coordination Division, ICAR Headquarters, New Delhi. If you have a graduate degree in Agricultural Sciences, Engineering Technology, Business Administration, Statistics or Humanities, you can apply by email or post. The last date to apply is 28 May 2026 (within 10 days of the advertisement dated 18 May 2026). You will get a consolidated salary of Rs. 42,000 per month.

ICAR Young Professional-II Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, has invited applications for 1 Young Professional-II position at its Technical Coordination Division at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. This is a purely time-bound, short-term contractual role co-terminus with the project/plan scheme. Selection is through interview only — no written exam.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• You must hold a graduate degree in any of these areas:
• Agricultural Sciences
• Engineering Technology
• Business Administration
• Statistics
• Humanities (includes Finance, Economics, Languages, Psychology — as per need)

Desirable Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (document formatting, templates, mail-merge)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulae, pivot-tables, charts, data cleaning/sorting)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint (slide-master usage, animations, presentation design)
• Understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Good grasp of English (written) comprehension

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 45 years
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PH candidates as per Government rules

Salary

• Consolidated emoluments: Rs. 42,000 per month as per rules
• Income tax or any other tax will be deducted at source as per prevailing rules
• TA/DA admissible for official tours — AC-2 Tier / AC Chair Car train fare and DA at Rs. 1,500 per day
• Female YPs are entitled to maternity leave under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on:

1. Screening of Applications: Only candidates having essential qualifications will be shortlisted
2. Interview: Eligible candidates will be informed of the date and time by email. The interview can be held online or offline
3. Document Verification: Original documents will be verified at the time of appointment

Preference will be given to candidates having experience in the relevant field. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form (Annexure & Annexure-I) from the official notification at icar.org.in.
2. Fill the form and attach self-attested scanned copies of all original documents and experience certificates.
3. Send the application by speed post to: Section Officer, Technical Coordination Section, Room No. 412, 4th Floor, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi-110001.
4. You can also email the application to cdntechicar@gmail.com.
5. Submit before 28 May 2026 (within 10 days of advertisement dated 18 May 2026).
6. Selected candidates will be informed about interview details by email.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 18 May 2026
• Application Start Date: 18 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 28 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (by email)

• Assist the Technical Coordination Division with research project documentation and reports
• Prepare presentations, briefing notes and policy documents using MS Office tools
• Handle data entry, analysis and dashboarding in MS Excel
• Support coordination across ICAR institutes for technical programmes
• Maintain official records and process correspondence
• Comply with the Standards of Conduct, IPR guidelines and Sexual Harassment Act 2013