ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) Junior Research Fellow Notification 2026 has been released on April 2026 on the official website iari.res.in. A total of 2 vacancies have been announced through the ICAR IARI Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026.
Candidates up to 35 years of age who have a Master’s degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology or relevant life science discipline with minimum 60% marks are eligible to apply for these Junior Research Fellow vacancies. The application process for ICAR IARI Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 has started and will remain open until 25 April 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply via email through the direct links provided below in this article.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow |
| No of Posts | 2 |
| Salary | Rs. 37000/- Rs. 42000/- Per Month |
| Qualification | M.SC, B.Sc |
| Age Limit | Max: 35 years |
| Last Date | 25-04-2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Contractual |
ICAR IARI Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download ICAR IARI Job 2026 Notification PDF
ICAR IARI Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Junior Research Fellow (IARI, New Delhi) | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (IARI RS, Shimla) | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
ICAR IARI Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Junior Research Fellow (IARI, New Delhi): Essential: Master's degree in Genetics/Plant breeding/Genetics & Plant breeding/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/relevant life science discipline with Bachelor's degree in any life science discipline. Minimum 60% marks in postgraduation. Desirable: NET/GATE qualified.
- Junior Research Fellow (IARI RS, Shimla): Essential: Master's degree in Genetics/Plant breeding/Genetics & Plant breeding/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/relevant life science discipline with Bachelor's degree in any life science discipline. Minimum 60% marks in postgraduation. Desirable: NET/GATE or any National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies/Institutions (DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, IARI, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER).
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 35 years
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Women and other exempted categories as per GOI guidelines.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Salary
- Junior Research Fellow (IARI, New Delhi): Rs. 37000/- + 27 % HRA (1st and 2nd year); Rs. 42000/- + 27 % HRA (3rd year)
- Junior Research Fellow (IARI RS, Shimla): Rs. 37000/- + 10 % HRA (1st and 2nd year); Rs. 42000/- + 10 % HRA (3rd year)
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Last date to send bio-data | 25 April 2026 |
| Online Interview | 30 April 2026 |
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Online Interview
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 25-04-2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
