ICAR IIGR Recruitment 2026: 9 Young Professional, Lab & Field Assistant – Apply Offline @ icar-iigr.org.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Young Professional-I (YP-I): Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.
• Young Professional-II (YP-II) for AICRP-Groundnut: Post-Graduation in Agricultural Sciences or Life Sciences from a recognized university.
• Young Professional-II (YP-II) (IT): Graduate with at least 60% marks in Computer Applications / IT / Computer Science / AI / Operating System / Software Engineering / Computer Graphics with one-year experience OR Master's degree in the same fields.
• Lab Assistant: Graduate degree in Agriculture, Microbiology, or Life Sciences.
• Field Assistant: Graduate degree in Agriculture OR Diploma in Agriculture with two years of experience.
• Note: Age limit is 21-45 years with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC & Divyang as per rules.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection process for ICAR IIGR recruitment 2026 comprises the following stages:
• Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the qualifications and experience detailed in their application.
• Online Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview.
• Note: No Travel Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be paid to candidates for attending the interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Candidates must send the following documents as self-attested copies via email:
• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications)
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Completed Application Bio-data Form (as per Annexure in the notification)

Is there any application fee for these posts?

• No, there is no application fee for any category of candidates.

What is the salary range for the selected candidates?

• The monthly consolidated salary ranges from Rs. 27,000 to Rs. 42,000, depending on the post.

How will the selection be conducted?

• Selection will be based on shortlisting of applications followed by an online interview for shortlisted candidates.

What are the key qualifications required?

• Qualifications vary by post and include Bachelor's/Master's degrees in Journalism, Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences, Computer Applications/IT, and Agriculture, as specified for each role.