ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 3 Research Associate / Senior Research Fellow Posts. This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for candidates looking for research jobs. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by sending their resume and documents to the official email address.
The email application must be submitted on or before 12-03-2026. Candidates are advised to send their applications well before the deadline. In this article, you will find complete details about Research Associate / Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, email application steps, and important links.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute |
| Post Name | Research Associate / Senior Research Fellow |
| No of Posts | 3 |
| Salary | Rs. 58,000 + 27% HRA / Rs. 37,000 + 30% HRA |
| Qualification | Ph.D. or M.Sc |
| Age Limit | Max 40 years for RA, 35 years for JRF (with relaxations) |
| Last Date | 12 March 2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Contract |
ICAR IARI Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the ICAR 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 ICAR IARI Job 2026 Notification PDF
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Research Associate (RA) | 1 |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Research Associate (RA): Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Life Sciences OR having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after M.Tech (Life Sciences)/ with at least One research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal.
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Master's degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Biotechnology/ Life Sciences with 4/5 years bachelor's degree. Candidate having Post graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years bachelor's degree must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET, GATE qualification or equivalent or Ph.D. in any of above disciplines.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All | No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. |
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Research Associate (RA): Maximum age limit is 40 years.
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Maximum age limit is 35 years.
- Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules: 5 years for SC/ST, 5 years for Women, and 3 years for OBC candidates.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
- Research Associate (RA): Rs. 58,000 + 27% HRA (Fixed per month)
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Rs. 37,000/- +30% HRA (Fixed per month)
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Last date for email application | 12 March 2026 |
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Screening of applications
- Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for ICAR IARI Various Posts Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.
- 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: 12-03-2026.
- 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 |
