ICAR-IARI Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, has released the Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 for 1 contractual vacancy under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Selected candidates require an M.Sc. or M.Tech in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Food Science, or a relevant discipline, with NET/GATE qualification not mandatory for this post. The Junior Research Fellow carries a salary of Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA, with selection through a Walk-in Interview followed by Document Verification. Eligible candidates up to 35 years of age can attend the walk-in interview for ICAR-IARI Junior Research Fellow 2026 on 17 August 2026 at the IARI campus, New Delhi. Candidates must carry original documents along with self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, and should read the complete official notification PDF at iari.res.in before attending.

• M.Sc. or M.Tech (including Integrated M.Tech 4+2) in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Food Science, or relevant discipline from a recognised university
• NET/GATE not mandatory
• Desirable: experience in food biochemistry, extrusion/functional analysis, or biochemical techniques

• Maximum 35 years as on 03 August 2026
• Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST/Women, as per Government of India rules

• M.Sc./M.Tech in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or Food Science
• NET/GATE not mandatory
• Maximum age 35 years as on 03 August 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories

• No application fee

• Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA

1. Read the official notification PDF carefully before attending the interview
2. Report at the IARI, New Delhi venue as per reporting time in the notification
3. Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies
4. Bring ID proof and educational certificates
5. Bring experience certificate, if applicable
6. Bring category certificate, if applicable
7. Keep extra passport-size photographs ready
8. Verify eligibility criteria before attending
9. Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities
10. Attend the walk-in interview on the scheduled date