Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026 at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹30,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, Forestry, or Life Sciences.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible; practical experience in field surveys and laboratory analysis is desirable.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute is hiring for 1 Young Professional-I (YP-I) position at its Kalimpong Regional Station with a fixed monthly pay of ₹30,000. Candidates holding a B.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, Forestry, or Life Sciences are eligible to apply for this research-oriented role. This post is highly attractive for those seeking hands-on experience in field surveys, laboratory analysis, and community extension work within a prestigious national institute. The selected professional will contribute to baseline vegetation data collection and soil health analysis while coordinating directly with local farming communities.
- The upper age limit for this recruitment is 45 years, with a minimum age requirement of 21 years.
- This is a purely temporary contractual engagement for an initial duration of 12 months, extendable based on performance.
- Selection will be conducted through a walk-in interview process for shortlisted candidates on August 13, 2026.
- No application fee is required to apply for this Young Professional-I vacancy.
- Desirable skills include proficiency in Nepali or Bengali and experience in conducting field surveys.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated ₹30,000 per month (Fixed, No HRA allowed as per ICAR rules).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of applications Walk-in Interview Document Verification Medical Examination
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates as per Government of India and ICAR rules.
How to Apply
- Download the application format (Annexure-I) from the official notification PDF.
- Fill out the application form with personal, academic, and experience details.
- Attach self-attested copies of all educational certificates and identity proof.
- Scan the completed application and supporting documents into a single PDF file.
- Email the PDF to head_kalim@iari.res.in by the deadline of 07.08.2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for the interview.
- Attend the walk-in interview on 13.08.2026 at 10:00 AM at IARI-Kalimpong station.
- Carry all original documents and a medical fitness certificate for verification during joining.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Young Professional-I (YP-I) receives a consolidated fixed emolument of ₹30,000 per month.
Applicants must have a B.Sc. degree in Agriculture, Botany, Forestry, or Life Sciences from a recognized university.
The age limit is a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 45 years, with relaxations applicable as per GOI/ICAR rules.