ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi has issued a notice concerning Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional II in plant-science research. This summary explains the application route and the main points to check before submitting an application.
Notice at a glance
| Recruiting organisation | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Positions | Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional II in plant-science research |
| Vacancies | 4: Research Associate 1, Senior Research Fellow 2, Young Professional II 1 |
| Application route | Online form and biodata/documents as specified in the revised IARI notice |
| Closing date / schedule | 11 November 2026 for receipt of biodata; shortlisted candidates will be told the interview date by email. |
| Pay / fellowship | Revised detailed notice: RA Rs 67,000 plus 30% HRA for PhD holders; SRF Rs 37,000 plus 30% HRA; YP-II Rs 42,000 consolidated. |
Eligibility and conditions
Post-specific PhD or master's qualifications in biotechnology, molecular biology, plant physiology, plant biochemistry or related life sciences. SRF eligibility includes the stated degree-pattern, national-test and research-experience conditions.
Temporary engagement under the ICAR genome-editing scheme. The revised detailed notice updates the fellowship rates in the earlier short notice; the engagement is initially six months or the remaining project duration, whichever is shorter.
How to apply
Download the revised notice and prepare the prescribed biodata with self-attested qualification, marksheet and research-experience records. The notice requires an online form, but page 1 and its application annexure show different Google Form links. Confirm the current form with IARI before uploading documents, and complete the required submission by 11 November 2026.
Official links
For postal and deputation applications, allow enough time for the application and employer documents to reach the designated office. A portal registration or a dispatched envelope does not replace the required final submission. Read any corrigendum on the official website before acting.
Discuss this notice
Ask about eligibility and application documents in the linked discussion.
