IARI Genetics Project Associate and Field Worker 2026

IARI Genetics Project Associate and Field Worker Recruitment 2026: Overview

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), is engaging a Project Associate-I and Field Worker in its Division of Genetics, New Delhi. The Department of Biotechnology-funded project studies leaf rust resistance genes in Indian wheat landraces. Its purpose is to broaden the genetic base available for improving wheat varieties, and both appointments belong to this project.

Posts and Disciplines

• Project Associate-I: The research appointment sits within the Division of Genetics and the wheat leaf rust project.
• Field Worker: This project support appointment is part of the same research team and notification.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Project tenure: The initial contract runs until 31 March 2027 or the project's completion, whichever comes first. Further extensions depend on performance and can continue only while the project remains active.
• Temporary engagement: Both posts end with the project. You cannot claim a regular institute appointment through this engagement.
• Reservation: The notice describes the positions as unreserved.
• Travel costs: You must meet your own interview travel and other expenses. The institute will not reimburse these costs.
• Family declaration: If a near or distant relative works at ICAR or IARI, the notice asks you to disclose their name, designation, duties and relationship in writing before the interview. It also states that applicants found to have such a relative will not be allowed to attend. Read this condition carefully before planning your visit.
• Accuracy and conduct: False claims, hidden information or attempts to influence the recruitment can lead to rejection or termination.
• Disputes: Any dispute falls within the jurisdiction of courts in New Delhi.

Application Submission Notes

The walk-in venue is the Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi 110012, and the notice gives 10:00 AM as the interview time. Use the application format attached to the notification and identify the post you are applying for.

The attached English declaration template still prints 2024. The recruitment announcement and official jobs table identify this as the current recruitment. Ask the division about that template inconsistency and the conflicting Field Worker age wording before relying on either version.