Young Professional-II Recruitment 2026 at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹42,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Postgraduate degree in relevant subjects or Degree in Agricultural Science.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible; however, experience in field-based characterization and phenotyping of vegetable crops is desirable.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute is recruiting for 1 Young Professional-II (YP-II) position with a consolidated monthly pay of ₹42,000. Candidates holding a Post Graduate degree in Agricultural Science or relevant subjects are invited to join the 'DUS testing of Cucurbits' project at the Pusa campus. This contractual role offers a prestigious platform to conduct field-based characterization and germplasm evaluation within India's premier agricultural research framework. Successful applicants will gain specialized experience in phenotyping and statistical analysis of vegetable crops under a project funded by PPV&FRA.
- The maximum age limit is 45 years with statutory relaxations for SC, ST, OBC, and Women candidates.
- This is a purely temporary, project-based position with an initial appointment on a yearly basis.
- Candidates must submit their CV via email to duscucurbits@gmail.com by the 14th of August 2026.
- A walk-in interview is scheduled for 18 August 2026 starting at 10:00 AM at the Division of Vegetable Science.
- No application fee is required to apply for this research-oriented professional role.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated pay of ₹42,000 per month plus applicable allowances as per project norms.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of Applications Walk-in-Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
SC/ST/Women: 5 years age relaxation OBC: 3 years age relaxation
How to Apply
- Prepare a detailed CV following the format provided in the official notification annexure.
- Gather self-attested photocopies of all academic records from 10th standard onwards and experience certificates.
- Email the complete application and documents to duscucurbits@gmail.com on or before 14.08.2026.
- Report for the walk-in interview at the Division of Vegetable Science, ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New Delhi on 18.08.2026.
- Ensure arrival by 9:00 AM for registration and document verification.
- Bring the original certificates and a recent passport-size photograph for the interview process.
Frequently Asked Questions
The selected candidate for the Young Professional-II position will receive a consolidated pay of ₹42,000 per month.
Applicants must possess a Post Graduate degree in relevant subjects or a Degree in Agricultural Science as per ICAR guidelines.
The maximum age limit is 45 years, with a relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates.