Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has currently issued 5 live job notices with 8 open vacancies. Details are provided below.
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2 Young Professional I, Lab Assistant vacancies at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
A walk-in recruitment drive will be carried out by Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) on 23-04-2026 for filling 2 posts of Young Professional I, Lab Assistant.
| Post Name | Young Professional I, Lab Assistant |
| Project Name | Bio-efficacy evaluation of UPF 1317 against postharvest diseases of apple, banana and mandarins (kinnow and Nagpur oranges) during storage |
| Project Description | This project focuses on the advancement of postharvest preservation and food safety. It aims to achieve a thorough evaluation of the bio-efficacy of a compound called UPF 1317 in controlling diseases that affect apples, bananas, and mandarins during the storage phase. This research is funded by UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Limited. |
| Duration | Co-terminus with the project |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Qualification | - YP (Young Professional) - I (01 Post) : M.Sc. in Postharvest Management/Horticulture (Pomology) having computer skills.
- Desirable: working experience in food analysis laboratory, computer operation, proficiency in writing and documentation in English.
- Lab Assistant (01 Post) : 10th Pass.
- Desirable: minimum 1 year experience of Lab/field work.
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| Monthly Salary | - YP (Young Professional) - I : Rs. 30,000/- Fixed per month
- Lab Assistant : Rs. 16,000/- Fixed per month
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| Age Limit | maximum 35 years for men, 40 years for women |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 23-04-2026 (09 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | Committee Room of Food Science & Postharvest Technology, NRL Building, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012
Documents Required :
- Filled Application in the given proforma
- Application with complete Bio Data
- Self attested photocopies of certificates and mark sheets from matriculation onwards
- Passport size photograph affixed on the top of the application
- Original certificates/mark sheets relevant to qualifications for verification
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer, if employed
- Declaration regarding relatives employed in ICAR IARI, if applicable
- Recent Medical Fitness Certificate to be produced at the time of joining
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| Contact | Dr. Ram Asrey, Principal Scientist (Principal Investigator); Email ID: ramasrey@iari.res.in |
| Job Location | New Delhi (Delhi) |
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2 Junior Research Fellow vacancies at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) invites applications from eligible candidates for filling 2 posts of Junior Research Fellow on fixed-term basis under a research project. Applications must be submitted on or before 25-04-2026.
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow |
| Project Name | Pre-breeding for climate-resilient and disease-resistant wheat by harnessing genes from Triticale × Wheat-derived rye chromatin |
| Project Description | This project focuses on the advancement of cereal genetics. It aims to achieve the creation of climate-resilient and disease-resistant wheat by utilizing genetic material from rye. This research is funded by Ignite Life Science Foundation. |
| Duration | Initially for initial six months (may be extended further based on performance) |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Qualification | - Junior Research Fellow (IARI, New Delhi) (1 Post) : Master's degree in Genetics/Plant breeding/Genetics & Plant breeding/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/relevant life science discipline with Bachelor's degree in any life science discipline; minimum 60% marks in postgraduate; must have qualified NET/GATE or National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies/Institutions
- Desirable: Research experience in microscopy, Fluorescence in situ hybridization and molecular marker assisted breeding.
- Junior Research Fellow (IARI RS, Shimla) (1 Post) : Master's degree in Genetics/Plant breeding/Genetics & Plant breeding/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/relevant life science discipline with Bachelor's degree in any life science discipline; minimum 60% marks in postgraduate; must have qualified NET/GATE or National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies/Institutions.
- Desirable: Research experience in microscopy, Fluorescence in situ hybridization and molecular marker assisted breeding.
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| Monthly Salary | - Rs. 37,000/- + 27% HRA (1st and 2nd year);
- Rs. 42,000/- + 27% HRA (3rd year)
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| Age Limit | maximum 35 years as on 30-04-2026 |
| Selection Process | Candidates will first be shortlisted on the basis of their academic qualifications. Eligible candidates from this shortlist will then be invited to attend the interview, which will be conducted online. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Candidates must emailed a copy of their bio-data in the prescribed format along with relevant supporting documents to mniranjana2010@gmail.com and dpwalia66@gmail.com by 25-04-2026. The application form must be duly filled as per the annexed format. The submission should include: - Copies of NET/GATE certificates
- Academic certificates from matriculation onwards
- Date of birth certificate
- Degree certificates
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Proof of experience
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), if employed
- List of publications
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| Last Date to Apply | 25-04-2026 |
| Interview Date | 30-04-2026 (10 AM) |
| Interview Venue | Online |
| Contact | mniranjana2010@gmail.com, dpwalia66@gmail.com |
| Job Location | New Delhi (Delhi) ; Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) |
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1 Young Professional I vacancy at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) invites applications from eligible candidates for filling 1 post of Young Professional I on fixed-term basis under a research project. Applications must be submitted on or before 05-05-2026.
| Post Name | Young Professional I |
| Project Name | Novel mutants in guava for enhanced seed mellowness |
| Project Description | This project focuses on the advancement of fruit quality through genetic improvement. It aims to achieve enhanced seed mellowness in guava by identifying and studying novel mutants. This study is conducted to improve the consumer experience and processing quality of the fruit. This research is funded by NASF. |
| Duration | Initially one year (extendable yearly on basis of satisfactory performance till termination of scheme) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | - Graduate in Agriculture/Horticulture/Botany as per ICAR rule.
- Desirable: Phenotyping, genotyping and biochemical analysis of fruit crops.
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| Monthly Salary | Rs. 30,000/- Fixed per month |
| Age Limit | 21-45 years |
| Selection Process | The selection procedure will begin with shortlisting of candidates based on their academic qualifications, followed by interviews of those shortlisted. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Applicants must email the duly filled application form along with self‑attested photocopies of relevant documents on or before 05-05-2026 to: Dr. A.K. Goswami Email: amitk@iari.res.in, ckfruits2016@gmail.com. The bio‑data should provide a complete record of academic qualifications beginning from 10th Standard onwards, with the percentage of marks obtained at each level. An attested recent passport‑size photograph must also be affixed to the bio‑data. |
| Last Date to Apply | 05-05-2026 |
| Interview Date | 05-05-2026 (09:30 AM) |
| Interview Venue | Division of Fruits and Horticultural Technology, IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110012 |
| Contact | Dr. AK Goswami (Principal Investigator); Email ID: amitk@iari.res.in |
| Job Location | New Delhi (Delhi) |
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1 Young Professional II vacancy at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
Eligible candidates are required to submit applications for 1 post of Young Professional II on fixed-term basis under a research project at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI). Applications must be submitted on or before 05-05-2026.
| Post Name | Young Professional II |
| Project Name | Regional awareness and knowledge exchange on Natural Farming through development and demonstration of diversified fruit farming systems (fruits + seasonal field, vegetable and flower crops) |
| Project Description | This project focuses on the advancement of sustainable agriculture. It aims to achieve regional awareness of Natural Farming by demonstrating diversified systems combining fruits with seasonal and flower crops. This research is funded by NMNF. |
| Duration | Initially one year (extendable yearly on basis of satisfactory performance till termination of scheme) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | - M.Sc. with specialization in Horticulture/Fruit Science/Food science and Post-harvest Technology/Plant Biochemistry/Soil Science/Agronomy/Microbiology as per ICAR rule.
- Desirable: Phenotyping, Field data compilation, documentation in fruit cropping system.
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| Monthly Salary | Rs 42000/- |
| Age Limit | maximum 35 years for men and 40 years for women |
| Selection Process | Candidates shortlisted on the basis of academic qualifications will be called for an interview. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | The duly filled application form along with self‑attested photocopies of relevant documents must be emailed on or before 05-05-2026 to: Dr. A.K. Goswami Email: amitk@iari.res.in, ckfruits2016@gmail.com. The accompanying bio‑data should clearly list academic qualifications from 10th Standard onwards, including the percentage of marks obtained. An attested recent passport‑size photograph must be affixed to the bio‑data. |
| Last Date to Apply | 05-05-2026 |
| Interview Date | 05-05-2026 (09:30 AM) |
| Interview Venue | Division of Fruits and Horticultural Technology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012 |
| Contact | Dr. AK Goswami (Principal Investigator); Email ID: amitk@iari.res.in |
| Job Location | New Delhi (Delhi) |
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2 Scientific Assistant, Field Assistant vacancies at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) will conduct a walk-in interview on 08-05-2026 to fill 2 posts of Scientific Assistant, Field Assistant.
| Post Name | Scientific Assistant, Field Assistant |
| Project Name | From Field to a Greener Sip: Upscaling Specialty Wheat (Pusa Srijan) for Biodegradable Straws to Replace Plastic |
| Project Description | This project focuses on the advancement of sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. It aims to achieve the upscaling of a specialty wheat variety called Pusa Srijan to produce biodegradable straws as an alternative to single-use plastics. This research is funded by DBT. |
| Duration | Co-terminus with the project |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Qualification | - Scientific Assistant / Field Worker (01 Post) : Graduate in any discipline.
- Desirable: Experience in field operations, agronomic practices, and crop management.
- Laboratory / Field Assistant (01 Post) : B.Sc. or 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology.
- Desirable: Experience in laboratory and field work, data collection, and data entry.
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| Monthly Salary | - Scientific Assistant / Field Worker : Rs 18,000/- + HRA per month
- Laboratory / Field Assistant : Rs 20,000/- + HRA per month
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| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years for men, 40 years for women |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 08-05-2026 (10 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | Division of Genetics, ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi – 110012
Documents Required :
- Duly filled Application Form (in the prescribed format)
- One set of self attested photocopies of certificates
- Original documents for verification
- Two passport size photographs
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), if already employed
- Declaration if any relative is employed in ICAR/IARI
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| Contact | iari.res.gov.in |
| Job Location | New Delhi (Delhi) |
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