ICAR-IARI Research Associate Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹58,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Life Sciences or M.Tech in Life Sciences with 3 years of research/teaching experience and at least one SCI journal publication.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of research, teaching, or design and development experience required for M.Tech holders; fresh Ph.D. holders are eligible.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 40 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute is inviting applications for one Research Associate (RA) position under a DBT-funded project focused on genomics-assisted breeding for Basmati rice. This prestigious role offers a monthly salary of ₹58,000 plus 27% HRA for candidates holding a Ph.D. or M.Tech in Life Sciences with relevant research experience. It is an exceptional opportunity to work at the Division of Genetics on high-impact agricultural biotechnology that directly contributes to developing dry-DSR ready rice varieties. The selection will be conducted through an online interview, providing a convenient platform for top-tier researchers across India to apply.
- The maximum age limit for the Research Associate post is 40 years, with standard government relaxations for SC, ST, OBC, and women candidates.
- The appointment is purely on a contractual basis initially sanctioned until March 31, 2027, with possibilities for periodic extensions.
- Candidates must possess at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal if applying with an M.Tech qualification.
- The application process is entirely digital, requiring candidates to email scanned documents to rice.geniari@gmail.com by the deadline.
- Desirable skills include expertise in molecular markers, marker-assisted breeding, and field phenotyping of rice crops.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level as per DST norms: ₹58,000 per month plus 27% HRA as applicable.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of Applications Online Interview Document Verification Medical Examination
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
SC/ST/Women: 5 years age relaxation OBC: 3 years age relaxation
How to Apply
- Download the application proforma from the official IARI notification.
- Fill the form in block letters and attach a recent passport-size photograph.
- Scan all original certificates from matriculation onwards into a single PDF.
- Include proof of experience, publications, and NET certificates.
- Email the scanned application and documents to rice.geniari@gmail.com.
- The subject line should clearly mention the post being applied for.
- Submit the email application no later than June 29, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Research Associate (RA) receives a fixed monthly emolument of ₹58,000 plus 27% House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Applicants need a Ph.D. in Life Sciences or an M.Tech in Life Sciences with 3 years of research/teaching experience and one SCI journal publication.
The maximum age limit is 40 years, though women and SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year relaxation, and OBC candidates receive a 3-year relaxation.
