ICAR IARI Young Professional II Recruitment 2026

ICAR IARI Young Professional II Recruitment 2026 Announced

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has released a recruitment notice for the post of Young Professional-II (YP-II). This is a contractual position under an ICAR-NASF funded project.

Job Highlights

Organization: Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI)

Post Name: Young Professional-II (YP-II)

Location: New Delhi

Type: Contractual Basis

Project: "Development of soybean yellow mottle mosaic virus based gene expression and silencing vector for functional genomics studies in legumes"

Important Dates

The last date to send your bio-data/CV is 30th September 2026.

The interview will be held in offline mode at the Division of Seed Science and Technology, ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.

Reporting time for the walk-in-interview is until 10:00 AM. No candidates will be entertained after this time.

Vacancy Details

There is 01 vacancy for the post of Young Professional-II (YP-II).

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following educational and age requirements to be eligible for this position.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualification: Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, or any relevant discipline of life sciences.

Desirable Qualification: Experience in basic molecular techniques such as nucleic acid isolation, PCR, plasmid isolation, restriction, ligation, molecular cloning, and recombinant vector development, dsRNA. Experience in Bioinformatics (Transcriptomics and Proteomics) and scientific writing, as evidenced by publications, is also desirable.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for YP-II is 45 years as on the date of the interview.

Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Women and other exempted categories as per Government of India guidelines.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated salary of Rs. 42,000/- per month.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on their performance in a walk-in interview.

Only candidates who meet the essential qualifications will be interviewed.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should send a copy of their bio-data/CV in the prescribed format to the Division of Seed Science and Technology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012 by 30th September 2026.

Candidates will have to compulsorily fill in the application form as per the annexed format.

Documents Required

Candidates must attach the following documents with their application form:

• Copies of certificates from matriculation onwards
• Date of birth certificate
• NET/LS/GATE or equivalent certificate
• Degree certificates
• A recent photograph enclosed on the scan application form
• Proof of experience
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) if employed
• Publications

Important Instructions

• The posts are purely temporary and filled on a contractual basis. The contract may be extended periodically based on performance until the project terminates.
• Candidates will not have any claim for regular appointment as the post is coterminous with the project.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining if selected.
• Concealing facts or canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• In case of any disputes, the jurisdiction will be the New Delhi court only.
• The final interview results will be hosted on the institute's website 10 days after the interview. No phone calls will be entertained before that.
• Candidates having near or distant relatives working at ICAR/IARI must declare it by post on or before the interview date. If declared on the interview date, the candidate will not be interviewed. Candidates with no relatives working at ICAR/IARI must furnish a declaration.

Important Links

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Young Professional-II post at ICAR IARI?
A1: The last date to send your bio-data/CV is 30th September 2026.

Q2: What is the educational qualification required for the YP-II post?
A2: A Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, or any relevant discipline of life sciences is required.

Q3: What is the age limit for this recruitment?
A3: The maximum age limit is 45 years as on the date of the interview. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

Q4: What is the salary offered for the Young Professional-II position?
A4: The selected candidate will receive a consolidated salary of Rs. 42,000/- per month.

Q5: How will candidates be selected for the YP-II post?
A5: Selection will be based on a walk-in interview.

Q6: Is TA/DA provided for attending the interview?
A6: No, TA/DA will not be paid for attending the interview or for joining if selected.