ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has released a recruitment notification for various Young Professional, Project Associate-II and Project Assistant contractual positions under the Division of Environmental Sciences, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
Eligible candidates can apply by sending the prescribed application form along with self-attested scanned documents through email. The last date to submit the application is 31 October 2026. The online interview is tentatively scheduled for the first week of November 2026.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) |
| Department | Division of Environmental Sciences |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Posts | YP-II, YP-I, Project Associate-II, Project Assistant |
| Position Entries | 20 |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Interview Mode | Online |
| Interview Date | Tentatively First Week of November 2026 |
| Application Email | env.sci.recruitment@gmail.com |
| Contact Number | 011-25846359 |
| Official Institute | ICAR-IARI |
| Notification PDF | Download |
The notification lists position entries from Serial No. 1 to 20 across three projects; it does not provide a separate vacancy number against each entry.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Online Interview | First Week of November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Declaration regarding ICAR/IARI relatives | 31 October 2026 |
Shortlisted candidates will receive the online interview details and reporting time through email.
ICAR IARI Vacancy / Post Details
The recruitment covers positions under the following projects:
1. National Agricultural Climate Action Platform (NACAP)
| Sl. No. | Post |
|---|---|
| 1 | Young Professional-II |
| 2 | Young Professional-II |
| 3 | Young Professional-II |
| 4 | Young Professional-II |
| 5 | Young Professional-II |
| 6 | Young Professional-II |
| 7 | Young Professional-II |
| 8 | Young Professional-II |
| 9 | Young Professional-II |
| 10 | Young Professional-II |
| 11 | Young Professional-II |
| 12 | Young Professional-II |
| 13 | Young Professional-II |
| 14 | Young Professional-II |
| 15 | Young Professional-I |
| 16 | Young Professional-I |
| 17 | Young Professional-I |
2. DST-National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystems – Taskforce on Agriculture
| Sl. No. | Post |
|---|---|
| 18 | Project Associate-II |
| 19 | Project Assistant |
3. MoEF&CC Project – BTR and FNC to UNFCCC
| Sl. No. | Post |
|---|---|
| 20 | Young Professional-II |
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is post/serial-number specific. Candidates should carefully check the essential qualification and desirable experience for the particular post before applying. The following details are based on the official recruitment advertisement. Advertisement_yp_30092026
YP-II – National Agricultural Climate Action Platform (NACAP)
| Sl. No. | Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YP-II | Master’s Degree in Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology / Chemistry with NET qualification. Should have data analysis skills. | Experience in agricultural microbiology projects, microorganism formulation/delivery systems, agro-industrial waste valorization, handling equipment such as fermenter, GC, HPLC and electrophoresis. Knowledge of statistical tools preferred. |
| 2 | YP-II | First-class Master’s degree with specialization in Environmental Sciences / Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, with thesis work. | Working knowledge/experience of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and LCA tools, GC, GC-MS, scientific literature review, scientific writing, data curation and advanced data analysis software such as R. |
| 3 | YP-II | First-class Master’s degree in Environmental Science with minimum 5 years of research experience in climate change and its impacts on agriculture. Candidates with a 3-year Bachelor’s degree must have UGC/ICAR/CSIR/NET. | Field experimentation, plant and soil sample collection and processing, laboratory analysis, handling laboratory instruments, literature review, statistical analysis, data interpretation and visualization using MS Excel and other data analysis tools. |
| 4 | YP-II | Master’s Degree/M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences / Soil Science with First Class / OGPA ≥ 7.5 from a recognized university/institution. | Experience in chromatographic GHG analysis, crop modelling, computer use, data analysis, field observations and sampling. |
| 5 | YP-II | Master’s Degree/M.Sc. in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Microbiology or Agronomy with First Class / OGPA ≥ 7.5. | Experience in collection, handling, processing and analysis of soil/plant samples. Hands-on experience with analytical instruments such as CHNS, AAS and Spectrophotometer. |
The qualification and experience requirements for Serial Nos. 1–5 are given in the advertisement’s NACAP section.
Other YP-II Posts Under NACAP
| Sl. No. | Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | YP-II | M.Tech. in Hydrology / Water Resources Engineering / Soil and Water Conservation Engineering / Irrigation and Drainage Engineering or equivalent. | Expertise in climatic data, ArcGIS/QGIS and SWAT/SWAT+/MODFLOW/WEAP models. Experience in GEE, Python, R and GIS-based data processing desired. |
| 7 | YP-II | Postgraduate degree in Agriculture / Basic Science (Life Sciences) or Graduate/Postgraduate degree in professional courses in Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences. | Experience in field and laboratory experimentation, data analysis and molecular markers. |
| 8 | YP-II | Master’s Degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Life Sciences or equivalent with First Class or OGPA >7.5. | Experience in field experimentation, crossing, and grain and cooking quality analysis of rice. |
| 9 | YP-II | Master’s Degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Life Sciences or equivalent with First Class or OGPA >7.5. | Experience in field experimentation, crossing, and grain and cooking quality analysis of rice. |
| 10 | YP-II | Postgraduate degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology. | Expertise in Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics. |
| 11 | YP-II | Postgraduate Degree (M.Sc.) in Plant Biochemistry / Plant Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Plant Physiology / Environmental Science / Bioinformatics. | Experience in basic molecular techniques, biochemical techniques, omics data characterization, gene cloning, etc. |
| 12 | YP-II | Master’s degree in Agricultural Meteorology / Agrometeorology / Agricultural Physics / Environmental Science / Climate Science / Atmospheric Science / Agronomy with demonstrated computing skills. | Python/R programming, understanding of weather and climate data formats, agricultural research/agromet advisory data, data standardisation and meta-analysis. |
| 13 | YP-II | M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Agronomy / Agrometeorology / Plant Physiology / Soil Science / Pathology / Entomology or related equivalent with First Class or OGPA >6.0. | Knowledge of IRGA and other field equipment, laboratory analytical techniques, data processing, R/Python, crop simulation modelling and statistical analysis. |
| 14 | YP-II | M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Agronomy / Agrometeorology / Plant Physiology / Soil Science / Pathology / Entomology or related equivalent with First Class or OGPA >6.0. | Knowledge of IRGA and other field equipment, laboratory analytical techniques, data processing, R/Python, crop simulation modelling and statistical analysis. |
The requirements for Serial Nos. 6–14 are specified on pages 2–3 of the recruitment advertisement.
YP-I Eligibility
| Sl. No. | Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | YP-I | Graduate degree in Agriculture / Sciences / Engineering. | Experience in field/laboratory experimentation and data entry. |
| 16 | YP-I | B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology. | Experience in isolation, enrichment, cultivation and maintenance of climate-relevant microbial groups; bioformulation development; field/pot experimentation; greenhouse gas flux sampling; gas chromatographic estimation; qPCR; statistical analysis and MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. |
| 17 | YP-I | Graduation in Agricultural Sciences / Horticulture / Natural Resource Management / Science and Master’s degree in Agronomy / Soil Science / Natural Resource Management. | Experience in field trials, laboratory experiments and statistical data analysis. |
Project Associate-II Eligibility
| Sl. No. | Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Project Associate-II | M.Sc./M.Tech./M.E./MCA in Computer Science / Information Technology / Atmospheric Science / Geomatics / Geoinformatics / AI/ML / Atmospheric Science / Data Science / Data or System Analytics or equivalent from a recognized university/institution with First Class or >7.5 OGPA. Candidates with Master’s degree in the relevant subject and 4/5-year Bachelor’s degree are also eligible. Candidates with a 3-year Bachelor’s degree must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET, MHRD-GATE or Ph.D. in the relevant disciplines. | Knowledge/experience in 3D graphics/animation, image processing, Web Map Server, R, IDL, C#, Python, JavaScript, Android, cloud computing, web sources, GIS tools, 3D modelling, crop/hydrological/climate simulation models, econometric models and climate model data analysis. |
Project Assistant Eligibility
| Sl. No. | Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Project Assistant | M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Agronomy / Social Sciences / Environmental Sciences. | Knowledge/experience in field experimentation, laboratory analysis of plant and soil samples, field surveys, farmers’ field data collection and processing. |
YP-II – MoEF&CC Project
| Sl. No. | Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | YP-II | M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Geoinformatics / Climate Science / AI/ML / Data Science or related equivalent with First Class or OGPA >6.0 from a recognized university/institution. | Knowledge of data processing, R, Python, Linux, web sources, GEE, GIS tools, open-source development using APIs, climate models and crop production data analysis. Python/R/MATLAB programming, GIS & Remote Sensing tools, GEE and open-source web geovisualization knowledge. |
Quick Eligibility Summary
| Post | Qualification Level | Main Fields |
|---|---|---|
| YP-II | Master’s / M.Sc. / Ph.D. depending on post | Agriculture, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Microbiology, Climate Science, Genetics, Biotechnology, AI/ML, Data Science, GIS etc. |
| YP-I | Graduate / B.Sc. / M.Sc. depending on post | Agriculture, Science, Engineering, Microbiology, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management |
| Project Associate-II | M.Sc./M.Tech./M.E./MCA | CS, IT, AI/ML, Data Science, Geoinformatics, Geomatics, Atmospheric Science etc. |
| Project Assistant | M.Sc./Ph.D. | Agronomy, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences |
ICAR IARI Salary 2026
The notification provides the following remuneration:
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-II (YP-II) | ₹42,000 fixed/month |
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | ₹30,000 fixed/month |
| Project Associate-II | ₹35,000/month + 24% HRA for 1st & 2nd year |
| Project Associate-II | ₹42,000/month + 24% HRA for 3rd–5th year |
| Project Assistant | ₹20,000/month + 24% HRA for 1st–3rd year |
| Project Assistant | ₹23,000/month + 24% HRA for 4th–5th year |
These payments are according to the applicable project norms mentioned in the advertisement.
ICAR IARI Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| YP-II | 45 Years |
| YP-I | 45 Years |
| Project Associate-II | 35 Years |
| Project Assistant | 35 Years |
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- Women: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
The notification states these maximum age limits and relaxations in its terms and conditions.
Application Fee
The provided recruitment notification does not mention any application fee.
Candidates should therefore follow only the application procedure given in the official advertisement and should not pay any fee to an unofficial website or intermediary.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Submission of application by email
- Screening of applications
- Shortlisting based on project requirements
- Online interview
- Document verification
- Joining after selection
The online interview is tentatively scheduled for the first week of November 2026. Shortlisted candidates will receive the interview details by email.
The notification does not mention a written examination.
Documents Required
Candidates must submit the following documents along with the application:
- Prescribed application form
- Self-attested certificates from Class 10 onwards
- Date of Birth certificate
- NET/equivalent certificate, where applicable
- Bachelor’s degree certificate/provisional certificate
- Master’s degree certificate/provisional certificate
- Recent photograph
- Experience certificate/proof
- Publication details/proof, where applicable
- NOC from current employer, if applicable
The notification clearly states that failure to submit the required documents may lead to rejection of the application.
How to Apply for ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026
Candidates should follow these steps:
Step 1
Download/read the recruitment advertisement carefully.
Step 2
Check the serial number/post for which you satisfy the essential qualification.
Step 3
Fill the application form given in Annexure-I.
The application form asks for details including name, father’s name, date/place of birth, address, email, mobile number, category and educational qualifications.
Step 4
Mention the post/serial number applied for in the application.
Step 5
Attach self-attested scanned copies of all required documents.
Step 6
Attach experience and publication documents wherever applicable.
Step 7
Send the complete application to:
Email: env.sci.recruitment@gmail.com
Last Date: 31 October 2026
Contact: 011-25846359
Application Form Format
The prescribed application form is given as Annexure-I in the notification.
Candidates have to provide:
- Personal information
- Educational qualifications
- Research experience
- Publications
- Technology/software developed
- Declaration
- Signature and date
The form also contains a section for a recent passport-size photograph.
Important Terms & Conditions
- The posts are purely temporary and contractual.
- The posts are co-terminus with the respective projects.
- Selection does not provide any claim for regular appointment in ICAR/IARI.
- Online interview details will be communicated through email.
- No TA/DA or other expenses will be paid for attending the interview.
- Candidates must make their own arrangements for the online interview.
- Only candidates having the required essential qualifications will be considered.
- False information or concealment of facts may result in disqualification.
- Selected candidates must produce original documents and a medical certificate at joining. Advertisement_yp_30092026
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Advertisement PDF |
| Application Form | Annexure-I in Notification |
| Apply By Email | env.sci.recruitment@gmail.com |
| Official Institute Website | ICAR-IARI |
| Contact Number | 011-25846359 |
The application is not submitted through a conventional online application portal; candidates have to send the prescribed application and documents by email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date for ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application by email is 31 October 2026.
Q2. What is the interview date?
The online interview is tentatively scheduled for the first week of November 2026.
Q3. How can I apply for ICAR IARI Recruitment?
Candidates have to fill the prescribed application form and send it with self-attested scanned documents to env.sci.recruitment@gmail.com.
Q4. Is there any written exam?
No written examination is mentioned in the notification. Eligible and shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview.
Q5. What is the salary for YP-II?
YP-II candidates will receive ₹42,000 fixed per month.
Q6. What is the maximum age for YP-II?
The maximum age is 45 years, with the relaxations mentioned in the notification.
Q7. Is this a permanent government job?
No. These are temporary contractual project positions and are co-terminus with the respective projects.
Q8. Can currently employed candidates apply?
Yes. However, candidates who are working are required to provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
Q9. Is an application fee mentioned?
No application fee is mentioned in the provided notification.
Q10. Where can I get the application form?
The application form is provided as Annexure-I at the end of the recruitment notification.
Important
This recruitment is for project-based contractual positions. Candidates should carefully check the essential qualification and experience against the particular position/serial number before applying.
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