ICAR-IARI Young Professional Recruitment 2026: 6 Posts, Eligibility, Salary

ICAR-IARI has announced recruitment for Young Professional-I, Young Professional-I (IT) and Young Professional-I (F&A) posts. The recruitment is for 6 vacancies under the National Mission on High Yielding Seeds.

Eligible candidates can appear for the walk-in interview on September 3, 2026, at the Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. The selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly remuneration of Rs 30,000.

ICAR-IARI Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Highlights

The recruitment offers opportunities for candidates from agriculture, science, engineering, arts, IT and finance backgrounds. Check the key details below before appearing for the interview.

The table gives an overview of the ICAR-IARI Young Professional recruitment, including vacancies, salary, selection process and interview schedule. Candidates should check their eligibility for the specific post before attending.

ICAR-IARI Young Professional Vacancy 2026

A total of 6 vacancies have been announced under the Coordinating Cell of the Central Sector Scheme on National Mission on High Yielding Seeds.

The post-wise vacancy details are:

• Young Professional-I: 2 posts
• Young Professional-I (IT): 2 posts
• Young Professional-I (F&A): 2 posts

All six positions are unreserved and purely temporary. The engagement will initially be for one year or until completion or termination of the concerned project, whichever is earlier.

ICAR-IARI Young Professional Eligibility Criteria 2026

The educational qualification varies according to the post.

Young Professional-I

Candidates must have a graduate degree in any of the following areas:

• Agriculture
• Science
• Engineering
• Arts

Experience in field or laboratory experiments, data analysis, documentation and report preparation is desirable.

Young Professional-I (IT)

Candidates should have a graduation degree with at least 60% marks in:

• Computer Applications
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Operating Systems
• Software Engineering
• Computer Graphics

Knowledge or experience in MS Office, data management, web-based applications, databases, dashboards, programming tools and virtual meeting platforms will be preferred.

Young Professional-I (F&A)

Candidates must have a B.Com, BBA or BBS degree with at least 60% marks from a recognised university or college. At least one year of relevant work experience is required.

Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Tally and other IT applications will be desirable.

ICAR-IARI Young Professional Age Limit 2026

The age limit for Young Professional posts is 21 to 45 years. Age relaxation will be applicable as per the relevant rules.

Candidates should check the official notification for category-specific provisions before attending the interview.

ICAR-IARI Young Professional Salary 2026

Selected candidates for all three Young Professional positions will receive a fixed remuneration of Rs 30,000 per month.

The notification specifies that HRA will not be provided for these Young Professional positions. The engagement is contractual and does not provide any claim for regular appointment or absorption in ICAR/IARI.

ICAR-IARI Young Professional Selection Process 2026

The selection will be conducted through a walk-in interview. Candidates do not need to appear for a separate written examination for these posts.

The interview for Young Professional-I, Young Professional-I (IT) and Young Professional-I (F&A) will be held on:

• Date: September 3, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM
• Venue: Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New Delhi-110012

Candidates should reach the venue with the required documents and the duly filled application form.

Documents Required for ICAR-IARI Young Professional Interview

Candidates appearing for the walk-in interview should carry:

• Duly filled and signed application form
• Original educational certificates
• Self-attested copies of certificates
• Date of birth proof
• Degree/provisional degree certificate
• Experience certificate, wherever applicable
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Other relevant documents
• NOC from the current employer, wherever applicable

Original documents will be checked during the interview or joining process.

How to Apply for ICAR-IARI Young Professional Recruitment 2026?

There is no regular online application process mentioned for these posts. Eligible candidates have to appear for the walk-in interview with the prescribed application form and documents.

Candidates should download and complete the application form available with the official ICAR-IARI recruitment notification before reaching the interview venue.

ICAR-IARI Young Professional Recruitment 2026 FAQs