ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi invites applications for 04 Young Professional-II posts on a purely temporary and contractual basis. The posts are in the AGRIM Unit (02 IT posts, email application), Division of Biochemistry (01 post, walk-in interview) and Division of Genetics (01 post, walk-in interview). Engagement is co-terminus with the respective projects and does not confer any claim for regular appointment.
IARI Young Professionals Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Young Professional-II (IT / Biochemistry / Genetics) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies |
04 |
| Age Limit |
35 years |
| Salary |
₹42,000/- per month (Fixed) |
| Minimum Qualification |
Graduate / Post Graduate in relevant field |
| Application Fee |
Nil |
| Selection Process |
Shortlisting / Walk-in Interview |
| Job Location |
New Delhi |
| Last Date / Interview |
25 October / 13 & 20 November 2026 |
✅ IARI Young Professional Vacancy Details:
- Young Professional-II (IT) – AGRIM Unit – 02 Posts – ₹42,000/- per month (Fixed). Apply by email by 25 October 2026.
- Young Professional-II – Division of Biochemistry – 01 Post – ₹42,000/- per month (Consolidated). Walk-in Interview on 20 November 2026.
- Young Professional-II – Division of Genetics – 01 Post – ₹42,000/- per month (Fixed). Walk-in Interview on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 AM.
✅ IARI Young Professional Age Limit:
- Maximum 35 years as on the date of interview / as per applicable ICAR rules.
- Age relaxation: 03 years for OBC and 05 years for SC/ST/Women candidates, as per Government / ICAR guidelines.
- Minimum age is 18 years where specified.
✅ IARI Young Professional Eligibility Criteria:
- AGRIM Unit – YP-II (IT): Graduate degree with at least 60% marks in Computer Applications / Information Technology / Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Operating Systems / Software Engineering / Computer Graphics, with one year of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in the same fields.
- Division of Biochemistry – YP-II: Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc.) in Plant Biochemistry / Plant Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Plant Physiology / Environmental Science / Bioinformatics. Desirable: Experience in basic molecular techniques, biochemical techniques, Omics data characterization, gene cloning, etc.
- Division of Genetics – YP-II: Postgraduate degree in Genetics / Plant Breeding / Genetics and Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology and Biotechnology / allied disciplines of Life Sciences. Desirable: Experience in field or laboratory experimentation, molecular marker techniques, data analysis and report compilation.
✅ IARI Young Professional Selection Process:
- AGRIM Unit: Screening of applications followed by online interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Division of Biochemistry and Division of Genetics: Walk-in Interview and Document Verification.
✅ IARI Young Professional Important Dates:
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AGRIM Unit – Last Date to Apply (Email) |
25/10/2026 |
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Division of Genetics – Walk-in Interview |
13/11/2026 (10:00 AM) |
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Division of Biochemistry – Walk-in Interview |
20/11/2026 |
✅ How to Apply IARI Young Professional 2026:
- AGRIM Unit (02 posts): Send the application in the prescribed format with self-attested scanned documents by email to geetanjali.joshi@icar.org.in. Suggested subject: “Application for Young Professional-II (YP-II) (IT) – AGRIM Unit”. Last date: 25 October 2026.
- Division of Biochemistry (01 post): Attend the Walk-in Interview on 20 November 2026 with two copies of the application as per Annexure, biodata and attested certificates. Venue: Division of Biochemistry, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi – 110012. Query: ranjeetranjaniari@gmail.com.
- Division of Genetics (01 post): Attend the Walk-in Interview on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 AM at Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi – 110012. Bring duly filled application form, photograph and all original and self-attested documents.
- No TA/DA will be paid. Engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. Candidates must declare if any near or distant relative works in ICAR/IARI.