IARI Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.Sc. or M.Tech in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or Food Science; NET/GATE qualification is preferred but not mandatory.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible; however, experience in food biochemistry, extrusion, or biochemical techniques is desirable.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute is hiring for 1 Junior Research Fellow position with a monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 plus HRA. Candidates must possess an M.Sc. or M.Tech in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Life Sciences to contribute to a high-impact DBT-funded project on Naga fermented soybean. This role offers a prestigious opportunity to work at the Pusa Campus in New Delhi, gaining specialized experience in food biochemistry and nutraceutical analysis. The position is ideal for researchers seeking to advance their careers within a premier national agricultural research framework.
- The maximum age limit for applicants is 35 years with applicable relaxations for reserved categories and women.
- The selection process consists of a direct walk-in interview followed by document verification on 17th August 2026.
- The engagement is purely on a temporary contractual basis for an initial period of one year or the project duration.
- Candidates must report at the Division of Biochemistry, ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus by 09:30 AM for the interview.
- No application fee is required to participate in this recruitment process.
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Additional Salary Information
₹37,000/- + HRA per month for candidates qualified through NET/GATE or any National Eligibility Test.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Walk-in Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
OBC: 3 years age relaxation SC/ST/Women: 5 years age relaxation
How to Apply
- Download the bio-data format from Annexure-I of the official notification.
- Fill in the bio-data with academic details from 10th Standard onwards.
- Attach self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets for all qualifications.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the bio-data form.
- Obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed.
- Report to the Division of Biochemistry, ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi at 09:30 AM on 17th August 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Junior Research Fellow receives a monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 plus HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates.
Applicants need an M.Sc. or M.Tech in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or Food Science.
The maximum age limit is 35 years, with a relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST/Women candidates.