ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) Young Professional Notification 2026 has been released on the official website of iari.res.in. A total of 2 vacancies have been announced through the ICAR IARI Young Professional Recruitment 2026.

Candidates aged 21 to 45 years (post-wise as per rules) who have Graduate in Agriculture/Horticulture/Botany or M.Sc. in relevant disciplines such as Horticulture, Agronomy, Microbiology, Food Science, etc. are eligible to apply for these Young Professional (YP-I & YP-II) vacancies.

The application process for ICAR IARI Young Professional Recruitment 2026 is being conducted through walk-in mode, and candidates must attend the interview on 05 May 2026. Interested candidates should download the official notification PDF and appear for the walk-in interview with all required documents.

ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Company Name	ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Post Name	Young Professional
No of Posts	2
Salary	Rs. 42,000/- Fixed per month (YP-II), Rs. 30,000/- Fixed per month (YP-I)
Qualification	M.Sc. in Horticulture/Fruit Science/Food Science/Post-harvest Technology/Plant Biochemistry/Soil Science/Agronomy/Microbiology for YP-II; Graduate in Agriculture/Horticulture/Botany for YP-I.
Age Limit	YP-II: Max 40 years (Women); YP-I: Min 21 years, Max 45 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules.
Walk-in Date	05 May 2026
Apply Mode	Walk-in
Job Type	Project-based

ICAR IARI Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates who are interested in applying for the ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.

Download ICAR IARI Job 2026 Notification PDF

ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Young Professional-II (YP-II)	1
Young Professional-I (YP-I)	1
Total	2

ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

Young Professional-II (YP-II): M. Sc. with specialization in Horticulture/Fruit Science/ Food science and Post-harvest Technology/ Plant Biochemistry/ Soil Science/ Agronomy/ Microbiology as per ICAR rule. Desirable: Phenotyping, Field data compilation, documentation in fruit cropping system.
Young Professional-I (YP-I): Graduate in Agriculture/Horticulture/ Botany as per ICAR rule. Desirable: Phenotyping, genotyping and biochemical analysis of fruit crops.

ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

Category	Fee
All	No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

Young Professional-II (YP-II): Maximum age limit is 40 years for women. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules.
Young Professional-I (YP-I): Minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age limit is 45 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules.

ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Salary

Young Professional-II (YP-II): Rs. 42,000/- Fixed per month
Young Professional-I (YP-I): Rs. 30,000/- Fixed per month

ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

Event	Date
Walk-in Interview and Last date for sending application form	05 May 2026
Candidate reporting for verification of Certificates	05 May 2026

ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

Verification of Certificates
Interview

Walk-In Procedure

Candidates who wish to attend the walk-in interview for ICAR IARI Various Posts Recruitment 2026 should follow the steps below.

Read the official notification carefully before attending the interview.
Candidates must report at the venue as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification.
Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies such as ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if required), and category certificate (if applicable).
Bring the duly filled application form if required in the notification.
Verify eligibility criteria before attending the interview.
Candidates are advised to reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities.
Keep extra passport-size photographs for submission if required.

ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Link Description	Link
Official Notification PDF	Click here
Official Website	Click here

ICAR IARI Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for the ICAR IARI Young Professional posts?

The last date for sending the application form and attending the walk-in interview is 05 May 2026.

Q2. What are the educational qualifications required for the Young Professional posts?

For YP-II, an M.Sc. in specific fields like Horticulture or Soil Science is required. For YP-I, a Graduate degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Botany is needed.

Q3. What is the age limit for the Young Professional posts?

For YP-II, the maximum age is 40 years for women. For YP-I, the age ranges from 21 to 45 years. Age relaxation applies as per government rules.

Q4. What is the salary offered for the Young Professional positions?

Young Professional-II will receive Rs. 42,000/- per month, and Young Professional-I will receive Rs. 30,000/- per month.

Q5. How can I apply for the ICAR IARI Young Professional recruitment?

Interested candidates need to attend a Walk-in Interview on the specified date with all required documents and a filled bio-data.

Q6. Where will the walk-in interview be conducted?

The interview will be held at the Division of Fruits & Horticultural Technology, IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012.

Q7. What documents do I need to carry for the walk-in interview?

You need to carry original and self-attested photocopies of your 10th, 12th, Graduation, Post-graduation, and other relevant certificates, along with a passport-size photograph.

Q8. Is there any application fee for this recruitment?

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for this recruitment drive.

Q9. What is the selection process for these posts?

The selection process involves the verification of certificates followed by an interview.

Q10. Where can I find the application format?

The application format (Annexure-I) can be downloaded from the institute's official website, iari.res.in.

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