ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has officially announced a Walk-in Interview for the recruitment of 11 Various Project Positions Posts. This walk-in drive offers a great opportunity for candidates looking for government jobs. Candidates with Master's degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences (Genetics/Plant Breeding/Biotechnology), Master's degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Seed Science/Biotechnology/Microbiology, Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences/Agriculture disciplines, Graduate degree in Agriculture/Sciences/Engineering/Arts, Graduate (60%) in Computer Applications/IT/Computer Science/AI, B.Com/BBA/BBS (60%) with 1 year experience qualification can directly attend the interview on 02 September 2026 & 03 September 2026.
Candidates are advised to reach the walk-in venue on time with all original documents, self-attested photocopies, and recent passport-size photographs. In this article, you will find complete details about Various Project Positions Walk-in Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, walk-in schedule, venue address, and important links.
IARI Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) |
| Post Name | Young Professional, Project Associate and Senior Research Fellow |
| No of Posts | 11 |
| Salary | Rs. 30000 - 42000 Per Month |
| Qualification | Master's degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences (Genetics/Plant Breeding/Biotechnology), Master's degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Seed Science/Biotechnology/Microbiology, Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences/Agriculture disciplines, Graduate degree in Agriculture/Sciences/Engineering/Arts, Graduate (60%) in Computer Applications/IT/Computer Science/AI, B.Com/BBA/BBS (60%) with 1 year experience |
| Age Limit | Min: 21 years, Max: 50 years |
| Walk-in Date | 02 September 2026 & 03 September 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Walk-in |
| Job Type | Contractual |
IARI Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the IARI Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Download IARI Job 2026 Notification PDF
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 1 |
| Senior Research Fellow | 2 |
| Young Professional-II | 2 |
| Young Professional-I | 2 |
| Young Professional-I (IT) | 2 |
| Young Professional-I (F&A) | 2 |
| Total | 11 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Project Associate-I: Master's degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences with specialization in Genetics /Plant Breeding/ Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Biotechnology/ allied disciplines of Life Sciences from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Senior Research Fellow: Master's degree in Genetics /Plant Breeding/ Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Seed Science & Technology /Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ allied disciplines of Life Sciences, with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree or as per ICAR guidelines.
- Young Professional-II: Postgraduate degree in Genetics /Plant Breeding/ Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Seed Science & Technology/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Agronomy/ Horticulture/ Agricultural Extension/ Agricultural Economics/ allied disciplines of Life Sciences
- Young Professional-I: Graduate degree in Agriculture/ Sciences/ Engineering/ Arts
- Young Professional-I (IT): Graduate with at least 60% marks in Computer Applications/Information Technology/Computer Science/Artificial Intelligence/Operating Systems/Software Engineering/Computer Graphics
- Young Professional-I (F&A): B.Com/BBA/BBS with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University/College, with minimum one year of experience in the relevant field
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Nil |
| SC/ST | Nil |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 50 years
- Age Relaxation: As per rules for respective posts (e.g., SRF: 5 years for SC/ST & women, 3 years for OBC)
Salary / Stipend
- Project Associate-I: ₹37,000 + HRA/month or ₹30,000 + HRA/month
- Senior Research Fellow: ₹37,000 + HRA/month (1st/2nd year); ₹42,000 + HRA/month (3rd year)
- Young Professional-II: ₹42,000/month (fixed)
- Young Professional-I: ₹30,000/month (fixed)
- Young Professional-I (IT): ₹30,000/month (fixed)
- Young Professional-I (F&A): ₹30,000/month (fixed)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Interview for S.No. 1 to 3 | 02 September 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview for S.No. 4 to 6 | 03 September 2026 |
Selection Process
- Walk-in Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to attend the walk-in interview for IARI Various Posts Recruitment 2026 should follow the steps below.
- Read the official notification carefully before attending the interview.
- Candidates must report at the venue as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification.
- Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies such as ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if required), and category certificate (if applicable).
- Bring the duly filled application form if required in the notification.
- Verify eligibility criteria before attending the interview.
- Candidates are advised to reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities.
- Keep extra passport-size photographs for submission if required.
IARI Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Walk-in | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
