ICAR-IARI Young Professional-I & Young Professional-II Recruitment 2026
Division of Vegetable Science, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
3 Posts • Purely Contractual • Apply by 25 September 2026
🔎 ICAR-IARI YP Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) |
| Division | Division of Vegetable Science |
| Project | National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS) – Bitter Gourd Component |
| Project Code | 12-289J |
| YP-II Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| YP-I Vacancies | 1 Post |
| Total Vacancies | 3 Posts |
| Job Nature | Purely temporary and contractual |
| Application Mode | Email submission of application PDF |
| Application Email | nmhy2026@gmail.com |
| Last Date | 25 September 2026 up to 5:30 PM |
| Interview Date | 28 September 2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Interview Location | Division of Vegetable Science, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012 |
📋 Post-Wise Vacancy & Salary Details
| Post | Vacancy | Salary | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 2 Posts |
₹42,000/month Consolidated |
Postgraduate degree in Vegetable Science / Horticulture / Genetics & Plant Breeding / Seed Science & Technology / Biotechnology / allied disciplines of Life Sciences. |
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 1 Post |
₹30,000/month Consolidated |
Graduate with at least 60% marks in relevant Agricultural Sciences / Engineering / Technology as per the cited ICAR Office Memorandum. |
🎓 Young Professional-II – Qualification & Desirable Experience
Essential Qualification
Postgraduate degree in:
- Vegetable Science
- Horticulture
- Genetics & Plant Breeding
- Seed Science & Technology
- Biotechnology
- Allied disciplines of Life Sciences
Desirable Experience
- Phenotyping of germplasm
- Screening techniques for biotic stress tolerance
- Molecular breeding
- Computer applications
- Data collection and handling
- Statistical analysis
🎓 Young Professional-I – Qualification & Desirable Experience
Essential Qualification
Graduate with at least 60% marks in relevant Agricultural Sciences / Engineering / Technology as specified in the advertisement and applicable ICAR norms.
Desirable Experience
- Laboratory work
- Plant growth and yield experiments
- Crop data recording
- Molecular breeding
- Basic statistical analysis
🎂 Age Limit & Relaxation
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 45 years |
| Age Relaxation | As per applicable rules |
Candidates should verify the applicable age cut-off and relaxation rules from the official advertisement before applying.
📝 Is This a Permanent, Contractual or Deputation Job?
| Question | Verified Answer |
|---|---|
| Regular Permanent Job? | ❌ No |
| Direct Regular Recruitment? | ❌ No |
| Deputation? | ❌ No |
| Contractual? | ✅ Yes |
| Temporary? | ✅ Yes |
| Project-based? | ✅ Yes |
| Written Examination? | ❌ No written examination is specified in the advertisement |
| Interview? | ✅ Yes, after screening and shortlisting |
⏱️ Contract Duration & Job Security
The engagement is purely temporary and contractual and will be for one year or until completion/termination of the concerned project, whichever is earlier, unless extended according to applicable project/funding-agency rules.
💰 Salary, Benefits & Career Growth
| Post | Monthly Remuneration | Nature | Career Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| YP-II | ₹42,000 | Consolidated | Project/research experience; no automatic promotion or regularisation |
| YP-I | ₹30,000 | Consolidated | Project/research experience; no automatic promotion or regularisation |
🌱 Potential Professional Benefits
- Experience working in an ICAR-IARI research environment.
- Exposure to vegetable science and seed-related project activities.
- Opportunity to work on the NMHYS Bitter Gourd Component.
- Research, laboratory, data handling and experimental experience depending on assigned duties.
- Potential value as professional experience for future research and agricultural opportunities.
📝 Step-by-Step Application Guide
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Read the official notification.
Confirm that your qualification, marks, age and other requirements match the post for which you are applying. -
Select the appropriate post.
Applicants should clearly identify whether they are applying for YP-I or YP-II. -
Download/prepare Annexure-I.
Complete the prescribed application proforma with accurate educational and personal details. -
Complete Annexure-II.
Complete the declaration regarding near or distant relatives employed in ICAR/IARI as prescribed. -
Attach supporting documents.
Attach scanned, self-attested copies of the required certificates and supporting documents. -
Prepare one single PDF.
The advertisement specifically instructs candidates to send the application and supporting scanned documents as a single PDF file. -
Send the PDF by email.
Email the completed application to: nmhy2026@gmail.com on or before 25 September 2026 up to 5:30 PM. -
Wait for screening/shortlisting communication.
Applications will be screened. Only eligible and shortlisted candidates will be informed by email regarding the date and time of the interview. -
Prepare original documents.
Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents for verification at the interview. -
Attend the interview.
The advertisement schedules the interview for 28 September 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Division of Vegetable Science, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012.
Application email: nmhy2026@gmail.com
📂 Required Documents Checklist
- ☐ Recent biodata in prescribed format
- ☐ Completed Application Proforma – Annexure-I
- ☐ Completed Declaration Form – Annexure-II
- ☐ Matriculation/Class 10 certificate
- ☐ Date-of-birth proof
- ☐ Degree/provisional degree certificates
- ☐ Marksheets from matriculation onwards
- ☐ NET/GATE/equivalent certificate wherever applicable
- ☐ Experience certificate wherever applicable
- ☐ Publications/proof wherever applicable
- ☐ Recent passport-size photograph
- ☐ M.Sc./M.Tech. thesis copy, where applicable
- ☐ Category certificate, where applicable
- ☐ NOC from present employer, wherever applicable
- ☐ One set of self-attested photocopies
- ☐ Original certificates for verification
💳 Application Fee
Do not pay ₹500 or any other amount to an agent or unofficial person for this recruitment. If ICAR-IARI publishes a later official corrigendum or instruction regarding fees, verify it directly on the official website.
🎤 Selection Process
- Application submission by email
- Screening of applications
- Shortlisting of eligible candidates
- Email communication to shortlisted candidates
- Interview
- Document verification
- Selection by the duly constituted Selection Committee
📍 Posting / Interview Location
Division of Vegetable Science
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Pusa, New Delhi-110012
The recruitment is associated with the Division of Vegetable Science at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
⚠️ Important Conditions Candidates Should Know
- No TA/DA or other expenses will be paid for attending the interview.
- False, misleading or incorrect information may result in rejection of candidature.
- Concealment of facts or submission of false documents may lead to disqualification or termination.
- Candidates with near or distant relatives employed in ICAR/IARI must make the prescribed declaration.
- Current employees should produce an NOC from their present employer wherever applicable.
- Original documents will be verified at the interview/joining stage.
- The selected candidate must follow ICAR-IARI rules and regulations.
- Laboratory safety, biosafety and data-security requirements apply to the selected candidate.
- Project data and test results must be kept confidential.
- Intellectual property generated during the tenure belongs to ICAR-IARI as specified in the notification.
🖼️ Application Screenshots / Visual Guide
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📌 Official Source Verification
Official organization: ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI)
Official notification: 19 August 2026 – Recruitment of Young Professional-II & Young Professional-I, Division of Vegetable Science.
Official application email: nmhy2026@gmail.com
Last date: 25 September 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
Interview: 28 September 2026 at 10:00 AM.
This article was prepared using the official ICAR-IARI recruitment notification and the ICAR-IARI contractual jobs page.
