ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) Young Professional Notification 2026 has been released on the official website of iari.res.in. A total of 2 vacancies have been announced through the ICAR IARI Young Professional Recruitment 2026.
Candidates aged 21 to 45 years (post-wise as per rules) who have Graduate in Agriculture/Horticulture/Botany or M.Sc. in relevant disciplines such as Horticulture, Agronomy, Microbiology, Food Science, etc. are eligible to apply for these Young Professional (YP-I & YP-II) vacancies.
The application process for ICAR IARI Young Professional Recruitment 2026 is being conducted through walk-in mode, and candidates must attend the interview on 05 May 2026. Interested candidates should download the official notification PDF and appear for the walk-in interview with all required documents.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute |
| Post Name | Young Professional |
| No of Posts | 2 |
| Salary | Rs. 42,000/- Fixed per month (YP-II), Rs. 30,000/- Fixed per month (YP-I) |
| Qualification | M.Sc. in Horticulture/Fruit Science/Food Science/Post-harvest Technology/Plant Biochemistry/Soil Science/Agronomy/Microbiology for YP-II; Graduate in Agriculture/Horticulture/Botany for YP-I. |
| Age Limit | YP-II: Max 40 years (Women); YP-I: Min 21 years, Max 45 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules. |
| Walk-in Date | 05 May 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Walk-in |
| Job Type | Project-based |
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 Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 1 |
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Young Professional-II (YP-II): M. Sc. with specialization in Horticulture/Fruit Science/ Food science and Post-harvest Technology/ Plant Biochemistry/ Soil Science/ Agronomy/ Microbiology as per ICAR rule. Desirable: Phenotyping, Field data compilation, documentation in fruit cropping system.
- Young Professional-I (YP-I): Graduate in Agriculture/Horticulture/ Botany as per ICAR rule. Desirable: Phenotyping, genotyping and biochemical analysis of fruit crops.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All | No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. |
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Young Professional-II (YP-II): Maximum age limit is 40 years for women. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules.
- Young Professional-I (YP-I): Minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age limit is 45 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Salary
- Young Professional-II (YP-II): Rs. 42,000/- Fixed per month
- Young Professional-I (YP-I): Rs. 30,000/- Fixed per month
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Walk-in Interview and Last date for sending application form | 05 May 2026 |
| Candidate reporting for verification of Certificates | 05 May 2026 |
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Verification of Certificates
- Interview
Walk-In Procedure
Candidates who wish to attend the walk-in interview for ICAR IARI Various Posts Recruitment 2026 should follow the steps below.
- Read the official notification carefully before attending the interview.
- Candidates must report at the venue as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification.
- Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies such as ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if required), and category certificate (if applicable).
- Bring the duly filled application form if required in the notification.
- Verify eligibility criteria before attending the interview.
- Candidates are advised to reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities.
- Keep extra passport-size photographs for submission if required.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |