The walk-in interview for 2 Young Professional-II positions under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) will be held on 30 November 2026. Candidates must report at 10:30 AM sharp at ICAR-Agricultural Extension Division, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-I, New Delhi. The ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI) Zone VIII, Pune offers Rs.45,000/- (consolidated) per the notice, on a purely temporary and contract basis for 4 months from 01 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. Applicants must be 21 to 45 years old as on the date of interview.
ICAR-ATARI Young Professional-II Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | F.No.Admin.2(67)/ATARI-P-2022/ (dated 11.11.2026) |
| Walk-in Date | 30.11.2026 (physical mode only) |
| Reporting Time | 10:30 AM sharp; candidates reporting after 11:00 AM may not be interviewed |
| Venue | ICAR-Agricultural Extension Division, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-I, New Delhi |
| Posts | Young Professional-II under NMNF |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Pay | Rs.45,000/- (Consolidated) |
| Who Can Attend | Candidates aged 21 to 45 years as on date of interview, holding the essential qualification |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
About the Institute
ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI) Zone VIII is based in Pune, at College of Agriculture Campus, Shivajinagar, Pune-411005. The Young Professional-II positions are under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) and the place of posting is the ICAR-Agricultural Extension Division in New Delhi. The institute can be reached on 020-25535665 (Director's Office) and 020-25535660 (Admin Office), by email at [email protected], and on its website ataripune.org.in.
Posts and Eligibility
The notice invites applications for one post, Young Professional-II, with two positions under NMNF.
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Professional-II | 2 | Masters in Agriculture and Allied Sciences (Preferably in Entomology/Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Agril. Extension, Agril. Economics, Soil Science, Soil Microbiology) | Rs.45,000/- (Consolidated) |
Age limit: 21 to 45 years as on date of interview. Age relaxation for reserved category candidates is given as per Govt. of India rules; the notice prints no further detail. Only candidates having the essential qualification will be considered for interview. Candidates working in a private or Government organisation at the time of the interview must route the application through proper channel or produce an NOC from the current employer. The notice sends candidates to its own text for the full eligibility terms.
ICAR-ATARI Young Professional-II Job Description
- Data collection, analysis and surveys.
- Place of posting: ICAR-Agricultural Extension Division, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-I, New Delhi.
What to Bring
- Application form in prescribed proforma along with declaration.
- Original certificates for age proof, educational qualifications and work experience; the original PDC or Final Degree Certificate must be produced.
- Photo copy of educational qualifications from 10th onwards to Masters/Bachelors.
- Photo copy of additional desirable qualifications.
- Copy of work experience, if any.
- Caste Certificate for age relaxation.
- Any valid photo identity proof (Aadhar Card/Voter Id/Pan Card/Driving License etc. issued by any government agency); Aadhar Card will be preferred.
- Declaration about relatives employed in ICAR: candidates whose relative(s) is an ICAR employee must submit it in advance; other candidates furnish it at the time of interview.
The application proforma asks for the candidate's name in block letters, parent's name, gender, date of birth, age on interview date, SC/ST/OBC status, communication and permanent address, mobile number and email ID. It also asks for educational details starting from SSC (10th, 12th, Bachelor's Degree, technical education if any), experience details, a passport size photograph and a self-declaration.
What Happens on the Day
- Candidates report at 10:30 AM sharp on 30.11.2026 at the venue; those reporting after 11:00 AM may not be interviewed.
- A written examination may be conducted if the number of eligible candidates is more than 15 for a post.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will appear in the interview.
Important Instructions
- The posts are purely time bound, non-regular and on contractual basis for 4 months between 01.12.2026 and 31.03.2027.
- Services stand terminated automatically after the expiry of the duration. There is no right to absorption in ICAR-ATARI, ICAR or any other scheme.
- There is no provision of re-employment after termination. Selected candidates cannot claim a pay scale or absorption against any regular post vacant at a later date at the institute.
- TA/DA and accommodation will not be provided for candidates appearing for the interview.
- The Director, ICAR-ATARI, Pune reserves the right to cancel or postpone the interview without assigning any reason, and to terminate the contract at any time with no appeal.
- Concealing of facts or canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification or termination.
- The selected candidate must submit a recent medical fitness certificate at the time of joining.
- Any dispute will be resolved in the jurisdiction of Pune court only.
ICAR-ATARI Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Proforma and Declaration | Forms to bring to the interview |
| Official Notification PDF | Walk-in notice dated 11.11.2026 |
| ICAR-ATARI Official Website | ataripune.org.in |
