ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 for Young Professional-I and Field Assistant Worker

Recruitment overview

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute has released a contractual recruitment notice through its Division of Agronomy for two temporary posts: Young Professional-I and Field Assistant Worker. These posts are linked to a research project and will remain valid only for the duration of that project.

The official notice says the positions are temporary, unreserved and co-terminus with the project. Candidates should therefore apply only if they are comfortable with project-based contractual engagement.

Important dates

This recruitment has a fixed online application deadline and a pre-announced interview date. Candidates should not wait until the last day because the form must be submitted with scanned self-attested documents.

• Advertisement date on jobs page: 20 April 2026
• Last date for submission of application through link: 07 May 2026
• Online interview date: 11 May 2026
• Interview time: 10:00 AM

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.

Post-wise vacancy and salary details

There is one vacancy for each post. The pay is fixed monthly remuneration and not a regular pay scale.

These are contractual posts and no claim for regular appointment can be made on the basis of this engagement.

Project and work context

The recruitment is being carried out under the project titled Revamping income and livelihood of the Farmers through improved technological interventions in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh. This gives a fair idea of the work setting: the engagement is project-driven and includes field-oriented responsibilities.

For candidates trying to assess fit, the project focus suggests that the work is likely to involve farm-level intervention, data handling, field operations and agricultural support activities depending on the post.

Eligibility for Young Professional-I

The Young Professional-I post is meant for candidates with an agriculture background. The essential qualification mentioned in the notice is a 4-year Bachelor's degree in B.Sc. Agriculture.

• Post: Young Professional-I
• Vacancy: 1
• Essential qualification: 4 years Bachelor's degree in B.Sc. Agriculture
• Desirable experience: Experience of conducting field experiments and being well versed with soil and plant nutrient analysis
• Additional desirable skills: Knowledge of computer applications, statistical analysis of data, interpretation of results and report writing
• Upper age limit: 40 years
• Salary: Rs. 30,000 per month fixed

This post is better suited to applicants who already have practical exposure to field trials, basic agricultural data work and report preparation.

Eligibility for Field Assistant Worker

The Field Assistant Worker post has a lower formal qualification requirement but expects practical field and basic lab support experience.

• Post: Field Assistant Worker
• Vacancy: 1
• Essential qualification: 10th pass
• Desirable experience: Working in the field, sowing, irrigation, weeding, harvesting, sample preparation for nutrient analysis, soil sample collection, and general lab cleaning and maintenance
• Upper age limit: 35 years
• Salary: Rs. 15,000 per month fixed

This role is appropriate for candidates who have hands-on experience in agriculture field work and basic support activities in field and laboratory settings.

Age limit and relaxation rules

The notification gives separate upper age limits for the two posts and also mentions category-based age relaxation. The relaxation is to be counted as on 07 May 2026.

• SC, ST and Women candidates: 5 years relaxation
• OBC candidates: 3 years relaxation

The notice does not mention any broader combined age band beyond the post-wise upper limit, so candidates should calculate eligibility according to the post they are applying for.

How to apply online

The application has to be submitted through the online form link mentioned in the official notification. This is not an offline postal application and there is no separate walk-in registration step before the interview.

1. Open the official notification and access the application form link mentioned there.
2. Fill in the required personal, academic and experience details carefully.
3. Keep self-attested scanned copies of certificates ready before submission.
4. Upload or submit the required supporting documents as instructed in the form process.
5. Complete the application on or before 07 May 2026.

Applications that are incomplete or unsupported by the required documents are liable to be rejected.

Documents required with the application

The official notice asks candidates to submit the application along with self-attested scanned copies of relevant academic and experience documents.

• Degree certificates
• 10th mark sheet
• 12th mark sheet
• Undergraduate mark sheets
• Experience certificates, if applicable
• No Objection Certificate from current employer, if working

At the time of joining, the selected candidate will also need to produce original documents and a medical certificate.

Selection process and interview details

The recruitment process begins with screening of applications. The received applications will be reviewed by the screening committee, and only selected shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.

1. Online application submission
2. Screening of applications by committee
3. Shortlisting based on qualifications and relevance
4. Online interview through Google Meet on 11 May 2026 at 10:00 AM

The notice also says that the institute retains the right to not select any candidate or to scrap any of the positions even after the interview.

Important terms before you apply

Several conditions in the notice are easy to miss but matter in practice. Candidates should read them carefully before applying.

• The posts are purely temporary and contractual.
• The appointment is co-terminus with the project.
• No regular appointment can be claimed at the institute based on this recruitment.
• Young Professional-I and Field Assistant Worker are full-time workers.
• They are not entitled to regular leave, but may be allowed CL and RH not exceeding 10 days in a year.
• They must follow the administrative, financial and disciplinary rules of ICAR-IARI.
• Concealing facts or canvassing in any form can lead to disqualification or termination.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.

If any near or distant relative of the candidate works in ICAR or IARI, the candidate has to declare the relationship in writing along with the application.