ICAR-IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

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• Updated November 03, 2026 06:00 PM
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Posts and Eligibility

• One Senior Research Fellow (SRF) post is to be filled in the Division of Genetics. The position is unreserved, and only candidates having the essential qualification will be entertained for the interview.
• Essential qualification:
• Master's degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Biotechnology with 4/5 years bachelor's degree.
• Those with 3 years bachelor's degree must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET qualification or equivalent or a Ph.D. in any of the above disciplines, as prescribed under ICAR guidelines.
• Desirable:
• Experience in Brassica Breeding, hybrid breeding, molecular breeding, biotechnology.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Candidates should check the official notification for the full discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

Age Limit and Relaxation

• The maximum age for the SRF post is 35 years. The notice does not print a separate cut-off date for age; the application form asks for the candidate's age as on the date of interview.

Important Instructions

• A candidate who has a near or distant relative employed in ICAR/IARI must declare the relative's name, designation, nature of duties and relationship in writing, to reach the Head, Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi by 25 November 2026.
• If such a declaration is furnished only on the date of the interview and the relative is found to be an ICAR/IARI employee, the candidate will not be allowed for interview.
• All other candidates must furnish the signed declaration in the annexed format on the date of interview.
• If a candidate is found to have submitted false claims at a later stage, the candidature will be summarily rejected.
• Concealing of facts or canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification or termination.
• No TA/DA or any other expenses will be paid for attending the interview.
• Any dispute will be resolved in the jurisdiction of the New Delhi court only.

Important Links

• ICAR-IARI SRF Walk-in Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Official Website ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Q3. How many SRF vacancies are there?

• There is one (01) Senior Research Fellow post, and it is unreserved.

Q4. What is the qualification for the ICAR-IARI SRF post?

• A Master's degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Biotechnology with a 4/5 years bachelor's degree is required. Those with a 3 years bachelor's degree must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET or equivalent or a Ph.D. in any of these disciplines.

Q5. What is the age limit, and who gets a relaxation?

• The maximum age is 35 years. SC/ST candidates and women get a relaxation of five years, and OBC candidates get three years.

Q6. What is the salary of the SRF?

• The pay is ₹37,000 + HRA per month for the 1st and 2nd year and ₹42,000 + HRA per month for the 3rd year, as applicable under ICAR norms.

Q8. Which documents should I bring to the walk-in?

• Bring the filled-in application form with photograph, the signed declaration, all original certificates from matriculation onwards, date of birth certificate, NET/equivalent certificate, degree certificate, one set of self-attested photocopies, proof of experience and publications, and an NOC from the present employer wherever applicable.