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 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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About this Walk-in Interview
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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About this Walk-in Interview
2 Young Professional (Karnal Regional Station) vacancies at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has announced a walk-in recruitment drive to be conducted on 19-05-2026 for filling 2 posts of Young Professional (Karnal Regional Station).
| Post Name | Young Professional (Karnal Regional Station) |
| Project Name | DUS Test Centre (Rice) funded by PPV&FRA & Seed processing Component of STR under AICRP on Seed (Crops) code 12-110 |
| Project Description | This project focuses on the advancement of variety protection and seed technology. It aims to achieve high-efficiency DUS testing of rice to determine distinctness, uniformity, and stability for legal registration. The work involves rigorous field evaluations and specialized seed processing tasks to maintain the quality of crop varieties. This research is funded by PPV&FRA and AICRP on Seed. |
| Duration | - YP-II: Initial one year (extendable for two more years (01 year at a time) subject to requirement and satisfactory performance).
- YP-I: 03 months (extendable up to March 31, 2027 based on need and performance).
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| Vacancies | 2 |
| Qualification | - Young Professional – II (YP-II) (01 Post) : Master's Degree in Plant Breeding / Genetics and Plant Breeding / Seed Science & Technology / Seed Technology / Agriculture Botany with Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences.
- Desirable: Experience on DUS testing / DUS testing of Rice / DUS data recording and DUS data analysis of plant varieties.
- Young Professional – I (YP-I) (01 Post) : B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences (including Crop Science, Horticulture Science, NRM related disciplines).
- Desirable: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint; experience in post harvest handling of crops scientifically seed processing.
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| Monthly Salary | - Young Professional – II (YP-II) : Rs. 42,000/- consolidated per month
- Young Professional – I (YP-I) : Rs. 30,000/- consolidated per month
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| Age Limit | 21-45 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 19-05-2026 (10 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute Regional Station, Karnal – 132001
Documents Required:
- Application with complete bio data in the prescribed format
- Two copies of bio data
- Two passport size photographs
- One set of attested copies of certificates, mark sheets, and proof of experience
- Original documents for verification at the time of interview/selection
- No Objection Certificate from present employer (if currently employed)
- Experience certificate from employer (if currently employed)
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| Job Location | Karnal (Haryana) |
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