ICAR-IARI Young Professional-II (YP-II) Recruitment 2026
Seed Production Unit (SPU), ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
1 Post • Contractual Position • Walk-in Interview • Revised Schedule
🔎 ICAR-IARI YP-II Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) |
| Unit | Seed Production Unit (SPU) |
| Post | Young Professional-II (YP-II) |
| Vacancy | 01 |
| Scheme | Central Sector Scheme – National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS) |
| Job Nature | Contractual / Temporary |
| Application / Selection | Walk-in Interview; application submission requirements must be followed as specified by IARI |
| Revised Last Date | 23 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Walk-in Interview | 28 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Venue | Seed Production Unit, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012 |
*Salary, qualification and other eligibility particulars should be checked against the original recruitment advertisement because the official 24-August corrigendum states that the other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
🎓 Educational Qualification & Eligibility
The available recruitment information identifies the essential educational qualification for the YP-II position as a Post Graduate qualification in Genetics, Plant Breeding, or Seed Science and Technology.
Desirable experience: Experience in effective management, implementation and enhancement of quality seed production activities under the relevant scheme has been reported for this recruitment.
🎂 Age Limit
The available recruitment information reports the Young Professional age range as:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
- Age Relaxation: As applicable under the relevant rules.
Important: Check the original notification for the exact cut-off date and category-wise relaxation applicable to you.
💰 Salary / Remuneration & Benefits
The available recruitment information reports remuneration of approximately ₹42,000 per month on a consolidated basis.
| Benefit / Particular | Information |
|---|---|
| Monthly Remuneration | ₹42,000 per month, as reported for this recruitment |
| Nature of Pay | Consolidated remuneration |
| Job Status | Temporary / contractual project engagement |
| Career Growth | YP-II is not a regular cadre post. There is no automatic promotion to a permanent government post. |
| Experience Value | The role can provide research, seed-production and institutional work experience, subject to the actual duties assigned. |
📅 Important Dates – Revised by Corrigendum
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Original Advertisement Date | 19 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Submitting Application | 23 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Walk-in Interview | 28 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
📝 Step-by-Step Application & Walk-in Guide
- Read the official notification completely.
Confirm the qualification, age, experience, documents and other conditions before travelling. - Download / obtain the prescribed application format.
Use the application/bio-data format specified by the Seed Production Unit if the original advertisement provides one. - Fill in your personal details.
Enter your name, date of birth, address, contact details and other required information carefully. - Enter educational qualifications.
Mention degrees, subjects/specialization, university/institute, year of passing and marks/grades as required. - Add relevant experience.
If the notification asks for desirable experience, provide accurate details supported by certificates. - Attach supporting documents.
Prepare originals and self-attested photocopies as required by the notification. - Submit the application by the revised deadline.
The corrigendum specifies 23 September 2026 at 5:00 PM as the last date for submitting the application. - Attend the walk-in interview.
Eligible candidates should report for the walk-in interview on 28 September 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Seed Production Unit, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
📂 Documents Checklist
- ☐ Filled application / prescribed bio-data format
- ☐ Recent passport-size photograph
- ☐ Matriculation / Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth proof
- ☐ Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
- ☐ Postgraduate degree / provisional certificate
- ☐ Experience certificate, wherever applicable
- ☐ Category certificate, if applicable
- ☐ Valid photo identity proof
- ☐ Self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates
- ☐ No Objection Certificate (NOC), wherever applicable
- ☐ Any additional declaration/document specifically required by the official notification
Note: The final document list must be checked against the original advertisement because the corrigendum itself only changes the schedule.
🎤 Selection Process
- Eligibility / application screening
- Document verification
- Walk-in interview
- Selection by the competent Selection Committee as per the recruitment conditions
🏢 Posting / Interview Location
Seed Production Unit (SPU), ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012.
The recruitment listing identifies the venue as the Seed Production Unit, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. Candidates should verify the exact reporting instructions and venue details from the official advertisement before travelling.
💳 Application Fee
No application fee has been stated in the verified corrigendum.
📌 Is This Direct Recruitment, Contract or Deputation?
| Question | Verified Position |
|---|---|
| Regular permanent recruitment? | ❌ No — do not treat it as a regular permanent appointment. |
| Deputation? | ❌ No deputation basis is indicated for this YP-II recruitment. |
| Contractual? | ✅ Yes — IARI lists this recruitment under Contractual Jobs. |
| Walk-in interview? | ✅ Yes — corrigendum schedules the walk-in for 28 September 2026 at 10:00 AM. |
| Written examination? | Not indicated in the verified corrigendum; do not assume one. |
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