ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 2 Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by sending their application via Email. The last date to send the application email is 08-06-2026.
In this article, you'll find the Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, email application procedure, and direct links to the official notification.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) |
| Post Name | Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow |
| No of Posts | 2 |
| Salary | RA: ₹ 61,000-67,000 + HRA; SRF: ₹ 37,000-42,000 + HRA |
| Qualification | Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences OR Master degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree OR Master's degree in Agronomy with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor's degree. |
| Age Limit | Research Associate (RA): Max 45 years; Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Max 40 years. Relaxation as per GoI/ICAR rules. |
| Last Date | 08 June 2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 10 June 2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Contract |
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 2026 Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | 1 |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
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Research Associate (RA):
- Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences.
- OR Master degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree having 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average, with at least three years of research experience as evidenced from Fellowship/Associateship/Training/ other engagements as circulated vide F. No. 2-9/2012-HRD dated 25.04.2014 and one research paper in Science Citation Index (SCI)/ NAAS rated (≥4.0) Journal as per OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30.01.2019.
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Senior Research Fellow (SRF):
- Master's degree in Agronomy with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor's degree.
- Candidates having Post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelor's degree and 2 years Master's degree should have NET qualifications and 2 years of research experience as mentioned in OM No. Edn.6/27/2014/HRD dated 13th July, 2015, OM No. Agril. Edn. 6/27/2014-HRD 9th October, 2015 of the Council and OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30th January, 2019.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Research Associate (RA): Maximum age limit is 45 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST is 5 years, for OBC is 3 years, and for PwD is 10 years.
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Maximum age limit is 40 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST is 5 years, for OBC is 3 years, and for PwD is 10 years.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
- Research Associate (RA): ₹ 61,000 per Month + HRA (for Master Degree holders) & ₹ 67,000 per Month + HRA (for Ph.D. Degree holders).
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA for 1st and 2nd year & Rs. 42,000/- per month + HRA for 3rd year onwards.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for application submission | 08 June 2026 |
| Online Interview | 10 June 2026 |
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria, educational performance and/or relevant research experience.
- Online 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: 08-06-2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Email | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |

