Young Professional-II Recruitment at ICAR-IARI 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹42,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Food Sciences, or Life Sciences.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible - refer official notification for details regarding desirable research experience in metabolite profiling.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) is recruiting for one Young Professional-II position under a prestigious DBT-funded project focused on the nutraceutical profiling of traditional Nagaland Rice Beer. This role offers a consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹42,000 for candidates holding a Master's degree in Biochemistry, Food Sciences, or Life Sciences. It is an excellent opportunity for researchers to engage in high-impact sustainable development projects at the Pusa Campus in New Delhi. The position is temporary and contractual for a duration of two years, providing significant exposure to metabolite profiling and bioactive extraction techniques.
- The maximum age limit for applicants is 35 years, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories and women.
- Selection is based on a walk-in interview scheduled for 17th August 2026 at the Division of Biochemistry.
- The project duration is fixed for 2 years under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) funding.
- Candidates must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) if they are currently employed elsewhere.
- No application fee is required to participate in this walk-in recruitment process.
applyforgovt.com is an independent informational platform and is not affiliated with any government organization, PSU, ministry, department, or recruiting authority. Verify details on the official website before applying.
Additional Salary Information
Consolidated fellowship of ₹42,000 per month plus applicable allowances as per project norms.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Document Verification Walk-in Interview
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
OBC: 3 years age relaxation SC/ST: 5 years age relaxation Women: 5 years age relaxation
How to Apply
- Download the bio-data format from Annexure-I of the official notification.
- Prepare self-attested copies of all academic certificates from 10th standard to Post-graduation.
- Obtain an NOC from your current employer if you are currently working.
- Report to the Division of Biochemistry, ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110012.
- Arrive by 11:00 A.M. on 17th August 2026 for the walk-in interview.
- Submit your bio-data and original documents for verification at the venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
The selected candidate for the Young Professional-II post will receive a consolidated fellowship of ₹42,000 per month.
Applicants must have a Master's degree in Biochemistry, Food Sciences, or Life Sciences. Candidates with a 3-year Bachelor's and 2-year Master's degree are eligible without a NET qualification.
The maximum age limit is 35 years, though OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation, and SC/ST/Women candidates get 5 years relaxation.