ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 01 Senior Research Fellow. Candidates with M.Sc Can Apply Offline. The Offline application closes on 25-01-2026. The candidate shall apply Offline through ICAR IARI website, iari.res.in.
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Senior Research Fellow Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official ICAR IARI website. The last date to submit the application form is 25-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
ICAR-IARI SRF Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Company Name
ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Division of Vegetable Science, New Delhi
Post Name
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
No of Posts
01
Advt No
F./VS/SRF/2025-26
Salary
Rs. 35,000/- + HRA @ 24% per month as per ICAR guidelines.
Qualification
Master’s in Agriculture/Horticulture (Vegetable Science/Plant Breeding and Genetics/Plant Physiology/Plant Biotechnology/Botany/Life Sciences or related) with 4/5-year Bachelor’s degree; OR Master’s with 3-year Bachelor’s plus valid UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET/equivalent or Ph.D; with two years’ research experience.
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years for SRF (relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST & women; 3 years for OBC).
Last Date for Apply
25/01/2026 till 5:00 PM (receipt of email applications).
Master degree in Agriculture/Horticulture with specialization in Vegetable Science, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Physiology, Plant Biotechnology, Botany, Life Sciences or related subjects from a recognized University with 4 years/5 years of Bachelor’s degree.
OR Master’s degree with 3-year Bachelor’s degree having UGC/CSIR/ICAR valid NET qualification or equivalent or Ph.D in any of the above disciplines as per ICAR memorandum F. No. Ag. Edn.6/27/2014-HRD Agri. Edn dated 31.07.2019.
Two years research experience in Research or Academic Institutions only or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services, evidenced by a certificate from employer; project student/trainee experience shall not be counted.
Desirable: Experience in plant tissue culture.
Salary/Stipend
Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Rs. 35,000/- per month.
House Rent Allowance (HRA): 24% per month as per ICAR guidelines in addition to the fellowship amount.
Appointment is purely on contractual/temporary basis, time bound and co-terminus with the project; extension is yearly based on progress and fund availability.
Age Limit
Maximum age for SRF: 35 years.
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST and women candidates; 3 years for OBC candidates.
Important Dates
Event
Date / Time
Notification Date
02.01.2026
Last date for receipt of applications by email
25.01.2026 till 5:00 PM
Online Interview Date and Time
03.02.2026 at 10:30 AM onwards
Selection Process
Online Interview will be conducted for the post of Senior Research Fellow in the specified project, purely on contractual/temporary basis.
Eligible candidates must email the duly filled application proforma with self-attested scanned copies of original documents by 25/01/2026; after screening, eligible and selected candidates will be informed about interview details by email.
Only candidates having the essential qualifications will be interviewed.
The original documents will be verified at the time of engagement; submission of false information will lead to rejection.
The post is purely temporary, time bound, co-terminus with the project, and carries no claim for regular appointment at the Institute.
General Information/Instructions
The interview for shortlisted and eligible candidates will be held online; reporting time and instructions for online interview will be communicated by email.
Candidates must submit online the duly filled application form (as per annexed format) along with self-attested certificates from matriculation onwards, date of birth certificate, NET/equivalent certificate, degree/PG degree certificate, proof of experience and publications.
Concealing of facts or canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification or termination.
Candidates having a near or distant relative employed in ICAR/IARI must declare the relative’s name, designation, nature of duties and relationship in advance by email to the specified IDs by 25.01.2026.
All other candidates must also furnish a compulsory declaration duly signed and submitted online along with the application form as per the prescribed format.
The selected candidates shall not claim any regular appointment, as the position is co-terminus with the project.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates are requested to send their application in the enclosed proforma along with self-attested scanned copies of original documents to the email addresses:
The application must be in the prescribed format (Application Form annexed in the notification) and should include all educational details from 10th onwards, experience, publications and declarations.
Candidates must attach scanned copies of certificates (matriculation onwards), date of birth proof, NET/equivalent certificate, degree/PG degree certificates, proof of experience and publications along with the application email.
Candidates with relatives working in ICAR/IARI must submit the specific relative-declaration format by email within the stipulated date.
Q1. What is the advertised SRF position in the ICAR-IARI Vegetable Science division?
The notification announces an online interview for one Senior Research Fellow post in the project titled “Development of Doubled Haploids in Hot and Sweet Peppers for Creating and Utilizing Novel Genetic Variations” at the Division of Vegetable Science, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
Q2. What qualifications are required to apply for the ICAR-IARI SRF post?
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture or related Life Science disciplines with relevant specialization and appropriate 4/5-year Bachelor’s degree; alternatively, a Master’s with 3-year Bachelor’s plus valid UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET or equivalent, or Ph.D in the specified fields, along with two years of research experience.
Q3. What is the monthly salary for the Senior Research Fellow position?
The Senior Research Fellow will receive Rs. 35,000 per month plus HRA at 24% as per ICAR guidelines, with the position being purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Q4. What is the age limit and relaxation for the ICAR-IARI SRF recruitment?
The maximum age prescribed for the SRF post is 35 years, with an age relaxation of five years for SC/ST and women candidates and three years for OBC candidates, as stated in the terms and conditions.
Q5. How and where should candidates submit their SRF application?
Eligible candidates must email the duly filled application proforma and self-attested scanned copies of all required documents to [email protected] and [email protected] on or before 25 January 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
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