ICAR-IARI Recruitment 2026: 20 Young Professional II, Project Associate II & Other Posts – Apply Offline @ iari.res.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• The notification lists 20 position entries (Sl. No. 1 to 20). Per-entry vacancy counts are not specified individually; the total is 20 entries across four post categories under three funded projects. The post-wise breakdown and pay scale are as follows:
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST and Women – 5 years; OBC – 3 years. The date as on which age is calculated is not specified in the notification.
• Seminal pay scale references: ICAR/IARI OM F.No. Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated 1 July 2015.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Only candidates meeting the essential qualification for the respective entry number will be considered for the online interview. Qualifications are project-specific. Below is a consolidated summary:

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Application Submission: Candidates submit the application in the prescribed Performa (Annexure I) along with self-attested scanned certificates to the AAO (Environmental Sciences) by email on or before 31 October 2026.
• Screening: Applications are screened for essential qualification compliance. Candidates shortlisted based on project work requirement are called by email for the online interview.
• Online Interview: Tentatively fixed for the first week of November 2026. Reporting time and detailed instructions will be communicated by email. All candidates must adhere strictly to the instructions.
• Document Verification: Original documents will be verified at the time of appointment. Selected candidates must also produce a medical certificate at the time of joining.
• Written Test / Merit List: The notification does not mention any written test, marks distribution, or merit list. Selection is based on online interview.
• No Objection Certificate: Currently working candidates must produce an NOC from their employer.
• Declaration of Relatives: If any near or distant relative of the candidate is an employee of ICAR-IARI, a written declaration (name, designation, nature of duties, and relationship) must reach the institute by 31 October 2026.
• TA/DA: Not stated in the notification. Generally, no TA/DA is paid for such project-based contractual posts.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• The following documents must be sent by email by 31 October 2026. Failure to submit complete documents will lead to rejection of the application, and no further communication will be entertained.
• Application form filled strictly in the prescribed Performa (Annexure I), indicating the post(s) applied for with entry number(s).
• Self-attested scanned copies of all certificates from Class X onwards.
• Date of Birth Certificate / Matriculation Certificate.
• NET / GATE / ICAR-NET / CSIR-NET / UGC-NET certificate (where applicable).
• Bachelor's and Master's Degree certificates or Provisional certificates.
• Proof of research experience and publications (if applicable).
• Written Declaration regarding relatives employed at ICAR/IARI (per the declaration format in the notification).
• No Objection Certificate from current employer (if currently working).
• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Valid Government-issued Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).
• How to Apply: Read the official notification, fill the Performa (Annexure I), attach self-attested scanned documents and the passport photograph, complete the relatives declaration, and email the complete application package to the designated email address provided in the ICAR-IARI Young Professional Official Notification PDF on or before 31 October 2026. Contact number: 011-25846359.

• ICAR-IARI Young Professional Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Important Links

• Download ICAR-IARI Young Professional-II & Other Posts Official Notification PDF
• Visit Official ICAR-IARI Website (iari.res.in)

• Download ICAR-IARI Young Professional-II & Other Posts Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Visit Official ICAR-IARI Website (iari.res.in) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

3. What is the application fee for ICAR-IARI Young Professional posts?

• The official notification does not specify any application fee for these project-based contractual posts. Candidates should refer to the ICAR-IARI Young Professional Official Notification PDF for confirmation.

• ICAR-IARI Young Professional Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

5. What is the salary for Young Professional II at ICAR-IARI?

• Young Professional II (YP-II) receives a fixed monthly salary of Rs. 42,000/-. Young Professional I (YP-I) receives Rs. 30,000/- per month. Project Associate II receives Rs. 35,000/month + 24% HRA (1st–2nd year) escalating to Rs. 42,000/month + 24% HRA (3rd–5th year). Project Assistant receives Rs. 20,000 + 24% HRA (1st–3rd year), escalating to Rs. 23,000/month + 24% HRA (4th–5th year). Pay is as per ICAR/IARI OM F.No. Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated 1 July 2015.

6. What is the age limit for ICAR-IARI recruitment?

• The maximum age is 45 years for Young Professional II (YP-II) and Young Professional I (YP-I), and 35 years for Project Associate II (PA-II) and Project Assistant (PA). Age relaxation: SC/ST and Women – 5 years; OBC – 3 years. The date as on which age is calculated is not specified in the notification.