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ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow Posts

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI)

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Recruitment Year: 2026

Total Vacancies

Locations

All India

Last Date

8 Jun 2026

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About this Drive

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 2 Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by sending their application via Email. The last date to send the application email is 08-06-2026.

Eligibility

Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences OR Master degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree OR Master's degree in Agronomy with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor's degree.. Research Associate (RA):Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences; OR Master degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree having 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average, with at least three years of research experience as evidenced from Fellowship/Associateship/Training/ other engagements as circulated vide F. No. 2-9/2012-HRD dated 25.04.2014 and one research paper in Science Citation Index (SCI)/ NAAS rated (≥4.0) Journal as per OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30.01.2019.. Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences.. OR Master degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree having 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average, with at least three years of research experience as evidenced from Fellowship/Associateship/Training/ other engagements as circulated vide F. No. 2-9/2012-HRD dated 25.04.2014 and one research paper in Science Citation Index (SCI)/ NAAS rated (≥4.0) Journal as per OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30.01.2019.. Senior Research Fellow (SRF):Master's degree in Agronomy with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor's degree; Candidates having Post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelor's degree and 2 years Master's degree should have NET qualifications and 2 years of research experience as mentioned in OM No. Edn.6/27/2014/HRD dated 13th July, 2015, OM No. Agril

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2 vacancies Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences OR Master degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree OR Master's degree in Agronomy with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor's degree.. Research Associate (RA):Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences

Important Dates

Application End08 June 2026

Last date for application submission08 June 2026

Online Interview10 June 2026

Recruitment Timeline

Application End8 Jun 2026

Application End

8 Jun 2026

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How to Apply

Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Last date to apply: 8 Jun 2026

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Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

RA: ₹ 61,000-67,000 + HRA; SRF: ₹ 37,000-42,000 + HRA

Qualification

Age Text

Research Associate (RA): Max 45 years; Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Max 40 years. Relaxation as per GoI/ICAR rules.

Eligibility Items

Research Associate (RA):Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences.OR Master degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree having 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average, with at least three years of research experience as evidenced from Fellowship/Associateship/Training/ other engagements as circulated vide F. No. 2-9/2012-HRD dated 25.04.2014 and one research paper in Science Citation Index (SCI)/ NAAS rated (≥4.0) Journal as per OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30.01.2019.
Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences.
OR Master degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree having 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average, with at least three years of research experience as evidenced from Fellowship/Associateship/Training/ other engagements as circulated vide F. No. 2-9/2012-HRD dated 25.04.2014 and one research paper in Science Citation Index (SCI)/ NAAS rated (≥4.0) Journal as per OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30.01.2019.
Senior Research Fellow (SRF):Master's degree in Agronomy with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor's degree.Candidates having Post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelor's degree and 2 years Master's degree should have NET qualifications and 2 years of research experience as mentioned in OM No. Edn.6/27/2014/HRD dated 13th July, 2015, OM No. Agril. Edn. 6/27/2014-HRD 9th October, 2015 of the Council and OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30th January, 2019.
Master's degree in Agronomy with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor's degree.
Candidates having Post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelor's degree and 2 years Master's degree should have NET qualifications and 2 years of research experience as mentioned in OM No. Edn.6/27/2014/HRD dated 13th July, 2015, OM No. Agril. Edn. 6/27/2014-HRD 9th October, 2015 of the Council and OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30th January, 2019.

Maximum Age

Senior Research Fellow (SRF):Maximum age limit is 40 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST is 5 years, for OBC is 3 years, and for PwD is 10 years.

Salary Details

Event	Date
Last Date For Application Submission	08 June 2026
Online Interview	10 June 2026

Eligibility Text

For the Research Associate position, candidates need a Ph.D. degree or a Master's degree with a 4/5 year Bachelor's degree and at least three years of research experience.

Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

RA: ₹ 61,000-67,000 + HRA; SRF: ₹ 37,000-42,000 + HRA

Qualification

Age Text

Research Associate (RA): Max 45 years; Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Max 40 years. Relaxation as per GoI/ICAR rules.

Eligibility Items

Research Associate (RA):Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences.OR Master degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree having 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average, with at least three years of research experience as evidenced from Fellowship/Associateship/Training/ other engagements as circulated vide F. No. 2-9/2012-HRD dated 25.04.2014 and one research paper in Science Citation Index (SCI)/ NAAS rated (≥4.0) Journal as per OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30.01.2019.
Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences.
OR Master degree in Agricultural Physics/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Meteorology/Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & Environmental Sciences with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree having 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average, with at least three years of research experience as evidenced from Fellowship/Associateship/Training/ other engagements as circulated vide F. No. 2-9/2012-HRD dated 25.04.2014 and one research paper in Science Citation Index (SCI)/ NAAS rated (≥4.0) Journal as per OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30.01.2019.
Senior Research Fellow (SRF):Master's degree in Agronomy with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor's degree.Candidates having Post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelor's degree and 2 years Master's degree should have NET qualifications and 2 years of research experience as mentioned in OM No. Edn.6/27/2014/HRD dated 13th July, 2015, OM No. Agril. Edn. 6/27/2014-HRD 9th October, 2015 of the Council and OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30th January, 2019.
Master's degree in Agronomy with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor's degree.
Candidates having Post-graduate degree in Basic Sciences with 3 years Bachelor's degree and 2 years Master's degree should have NET qualifications and 2 years of research experience as mentioned in OM No. Edn.6/27/2014/HRD dated 13th July, 2015, OM No. Agril. Edn. 6/27/2014-HRD 9th October, 2015 of the Council and OM SR/S9/Z-09/2018 of DST dated 30th January, 2019.

Maximum Age

Senior Research Fellow (SRF):Maximum age limit is 40 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST is 5 years, for OBC is 3 years, and for PwD is 10 years.

Salary Details

Event	Date
Last Date For Application Submission	08 June 2026
Online Interview	10 June 2026

Eligibility Text

For the Research Associate position, candidates need a Ph.D. degree or a Master's degree with a 4/5 year Bachelor's degree and at least three years of research experience.