ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) has released the official Young Professional II, Young Professional I, Project Associate II and Project Assistant Notification 2026. A total of 20 vacancies have been announced under the ICAR-IARI Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates with a Master's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D or equivalent qualification in relevant disciplines can apply through email on or before 31-10-2026. The maximum age limit is 45 years for Young Professional II/Young Professional I and 35 years for Project Associate II/Project Assistant, with applicable relaxations. The official notification PDF and application details are available below.
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
IARI Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Overview
The table below answers the key questions about this recruitment in one place: who is recruiting, which posts are open, who can apply, how to apply and the last date.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Division of Environmental Sciences, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi-110012 |
| Post Names | Young Professional II (YP-II), Young Professional I (YP-I), Project Associate II (PA-II), Project Assistant (PA) |
| Number of Vacancies | Not specified in the notification. The notification lists 20 position entries (Sl. No. 1 to 20), but does not state the number of vacancies for each entry. |
| Nature of Posts | Purely temporary, contractual posts, co-terminus with the project |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates meeting the essential qualification for the post applied for (see the qualification section below) |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 October 2026 |
| Application Mode | By email, in the enclosed Performa (Annexure I), with self-attested scanned copies of original documents |
| Interview Mode and Date | Online interview, tentatively in the first week of November 2026 |
| Job Location | The notification is issued from ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012. A separate job location is not specified. |
IARI Young Professional Vacancy 2026
The notification lists 20 position entries under three projects. It does not state the number of vacancies for any entry, so the vacancy count is not specified. The table below shows how the entries are distributed by project and post.
| Sl. No. | Project | Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NACAP | YP II | Not specified |
| 2 | NACAP | YP II | |
| 3 | NACAP | YP II | |
| 4 | NACAP | YP II | |
| 5 | NACAP | YP II | |
| 6 | NACAP | YP II | |
| 7 | NACAP | YP II | |
| 8 | NACAP | YP II | |
| 9 | NACAP | YP II | |
| 10 | NACAP | YP II | |
| 11 | NACAP | YP II | |
| 12 | NACAP | YP II | |
| 13 | NACAP | YP II | |
| 14 | NACAP | YP II | |
| 15 | NACAP | YP I | |
| 16 | NACAP | YP I | |
| 17 | NACAP | YP I | |
| 18 | NMSHE-TF-Agriculture | Project Associate II | |
| 19 | NMSHE-TF-Agriculture | Project Assistant | |
| 20 | MoEF&CC Project (BTR and FNC to UNFCCC) | YP II |
IARI Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should note the last date for sending applications and documents. The notification gives only a tentative period for the online interview.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Send Application by Email | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Written Declaration of Relatives Employed at ICAR-IARI (if applicable) | 31 October 2026 |
| Online Interview | Tentatively fixed for the first week of November 2026 |
IARI Young Professional Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility depends on the post and the entry number applied for. The general conditions in the notification are listed below. Qualification and experience requirements for each entry are given in the next section.
- Only candidates having the essential qualifications will be entertained for the online interview.
- The maximum age is 45 years for YP-II/YP-I and 35 years for PA-II/PA, with relaxations as given in the age limit section.
- Candidates must compulsorily fill the application form strictly as per the annexed format and enclose all required documents.
- Candidates who are currently working shall bring a No Objection Certificate from their employer (the notification states this for entry 1 and again after the salary details).
- If any near or distant relative of a candidate is an employee of ICAR-IARI, the candidate must declare the relative's name, designation, nature of duties and relationship in writing, so as to reach by 31 October 2026.
IARI Young Professional Qualification
The notification lists essential qualifications and desirable qualifications and experience for each entry. Essential qualifications are the minimum requirement for the online interview. The details below follow the wording of the notification.
IARI Qualification – Under the National Agricultural Climate Action Platform (NACAP)
| Sl. No. | Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | YP II | Master's Degree in Microbiology/Agricultural Microbiology/Chemistry with NET qualification. Should have data analysis skills. |
| 2 | YP II | First class Master's degree with specialization in Environmental Sciences/Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (with thesis work). |
| 3 | YP II | First class Master's degree in Environmental science. A minimum of five years of research experience in climate change and its impacts on agriculture. Those with 3 years bachelor degree must have UGC/ICAR/CSIR/NET. |
| 4 | YP II | Master's Degree/M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences/Soil Science with first class / OGPA ≥ 7.5 from a recognized university/institution. |
| 5 | YP II | Master's Degree/M.Sc. in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Microbiology, Agronomy, with first class / OGPA ≥ 7.5 from a recognized university/institution. |
| 6 | YP II | M.Tech. in Hydrology/Water Resources Engineering/Soil and Water Conservation Engineering/Irrigation and Drainage Engineering or its equivalent. |
| 7 | YP II | Post graduate degree in Agriculture/basic science (Life Sciences) or graduate/post graduate degree in professional courses (Life sciences or agricultural sciences). |
| 8 | YP II | Master's Degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding/Genetics/Plant Breeding/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Life Sciences or equivalent with first class or OGPA>7.5 from a recognized university/institution. |
| 9 | YP II | Master's Degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding/Genetics/Plant Breeding/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Life Sciences or equivalent with first class or OGPA>7.5 from a recognized university/institution. |
| 10 | YP II | Post Graduate degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding/Genetics/Plant Breeding/Biotechnology. |
| 11 | YP II | Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc.) in Plant Biochemistry/Plant Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Plant Physiology/Environmental Science/Bioinformatics. |
| 12 | YP II | Master's degree in any of the following: Agricultural Meteorology/Agrometeorology/Agricultural Physics, Environmental Science/Climate Science/Atmospheric Science/Agronomy (with demonstrated computing skills). |
| 13 | YP II | MSc/or PhD in Agronomy, Agrometeorology, Plant Physiology, soil science, pathology, entomology or related equivalent with first class or OGPA >6.0 from a recognized university/institution. |
| 14 | YP II | MSc/or PhD in Agronomy, Agrometeorology, Plant Physiology, soil science, pathology, entomology or related equivalent with first class or OGPA >6.0 from a recognized university/institution. |
| 15 | YP I | Graduate degree in Agriculture/Sciences/Engineering. |
| 16 | YP I | B.Sc./M.Sc. in Microbiology/Agricultural Microbiology. |
| 17 | YP I | Graduation in Agricultural Sciences/Horticulture/Natural Resource Management/Science. Master's degree in Agronomy/Soil Science/Natural Resource Management. |
IARI Qualification – Under the NMSHE-Taskforce on Agriculture Project
| Sl. No. | Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Project Associate II |
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| 19 | Project Assistant | MSc/or PhD in Agronomy, social sciences, environmental sciences/ (the entry ends with a slash in the notification; any further subjects are not specified). |
IARI Qualification – Under the MoEF&CC Funded Project (BTR and FNC to UNFCCC)
| Sl. No. | Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | YP II | MSc/or PhD in Geoinformatics/climate science/AI/ML/Data Science or related equivalent with first class or OGPA >6.0 from a recognized university/institution. |
IARI Young Professional Age Limit
The notification fixes a maximum age by post category and gives relaxation for some categories. The date as on which age will be calculated is not specified in the notification.
| Posts | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| YP-II / YP-I | 45 years |
| PA-II / PA | 35 years |
IARI Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST and women | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
IARI Young Professional Salary
The notification states that the following emoluments will be payable as per applicable project norms. These are given with reference to ICAR/IARI OM F.No. Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated July 1, 2015.
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Young Professional II (YP-II) | Rs. 42,000/- (Fixed) |
| Young Professional I (YP-I) | Rs. 30,000/- (Fixed) |
| Project Associate II (PA-II) | Rs. 35,000/month + 24% HRA for 1st and 2nd year; Rs. 42,000/month + 24% HRA for 3rd, 4th and 5th year |
| Project Assistant (PA) | Rs. 20,000/- + 24% HRA for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year; Rs. 23,000/month + 24% HRA for 4th and 5th year |
IARI Young Professional Selection Process
The notification describes the selection steps as follows.
- Candidates send their application in the prescribed Performa, with self-attested scanned documents, to the AAO (Environmental Sciences) by email.
- Applications are screened. Eligible candidates shortlisted based on project work requirement are called by email for the online interview.
- The online interview is tentatively fixed for the first week of November 2026. Details and reporting time will be communicated by email, and all candidates shall adhere to the instructions.
- Original documents will be verified at the time of appointment. Selected candidates must also produce a medical certificate at the time of joining.
The notification does not mention a written test, marks distribution or a merit list.
Documents Required for IARI Recruitment 2026
As per the terms and conditions, the following must be sent by email by 31 October 2026:
- Application form, filled strictly as per the annexed format (Annexure I)
- Self-attested scanned certificates from X class onwards
- Date of birth certificate
- NET/equivalent certificate
- Bachelor's and master's degree certificates or provisional certificates
- A recent photograph
- Proof of experience and publications
- Written declaration regarding relatives employed at ICAR-IARI (as per the declaration format), to reach by 31 October 2026
Failure to submit the required documents along with the application will lead to rejection of the application, and no further communication will be entertained on this matter.
How to Apply for IARI Young Professional Recruitment 2026
- Read the notification and check the essential qualification for the entry number you want to apply for.
- Fill the application form given in Annexure I, indicating the post(s) applied for with the entry number(s).
- Attach the self-attested scanned documents listed above, along with a recent passport size photograph.
- Complete the declaration about relatives employed in ICAR/IARI.
- Email the application and documents to [email protected] on or before 31 October 2026.
- Wait for an email about the online interview if you are shortlisted. Contact number given in the notification: 011-25846359.
Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
