ICAR-IARI JRF Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by 05 Sep (Delhi)

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), New Delhi, has released the ICAR-IARI Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 on 21 August 2026 for 2 posts under a sponsored research project. This is a contractual research opportunity at India's premier agricultural research institute, suited to postgraduates in Plant Physiology, Agricultural Physics, Environmental Sciences, Agronomy or Data Science. Candidates up to a maximum age of 35 years, selected through CSIR/UGC/ICAR-NET or GATE with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree and 2 years of research experience, or B.Tech with M.Tech 5-year degree as per OM guidelines, are eligible to apply through email, with shortlisted candidates called for a walk-in interview. Selected Junior Research Fellows will contribute to the sponsored research project at ICAR-IARI, with desirable experience in basic plant physiology, phenotyping (field or phenomics), experimental design and data analysis considered an advantage. The selection process for ICAR-IARI JRF 2026 is a walk-in interview of shortlisted candidates on 11 September 2026. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus HRA, in line with standard JRF norms for sponsored ICAR research projects, with GATE qualification exempted for candidates from IITs, NITs, CFTIs, State/Centrally funded universities, or Top NIRF 100/foreign QS-ranked institutions holding a CGPA/CPI of 7.0 or above. The ICAR-IARI JRF 2026 application must be submitted via email, since there is no online application portal for this project post. The last date to apply is 05 September 2026, with the walk-in interview for shortlisted candidates on 11 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates should read the complete official notification PDF on iari.res.in before applying, clearly mention the post applied for in the email subject line, and ensure their bio-data and supporting documents are complete before sending the application.

Master's degree in Plant Physiology, Agricultural Physics, Environmental Sciences, Agronomy, or Data Science, with NET (CSIR/UGC/ICAR) or a valid GATE score, holding 4 or 5 years of Bachelor's degree along with 2 years of research experience. Candidates with a B.Tech and M.Tech (5-year integrated degree) are also eligible as per Office Memorandum guidelines. Desirable qualifications include research experience in basic plant physiology, phenotyping in field or phenomics settings, experimental design and data analysis.

• Maximum age limit: 35 years
• Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST and Women candidates, as per Government of India rules

• Master's in Plant Physiology/Agricultural Physics/Environmental Sciences/Agronomy/Data Science with NET (CSIR/UGC/ICAR) or GATE, 4/5-year Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of research experience; B.Tech with M.Tech 5-year degree also eligible per OM guidelines
• Desirable: research experience in basic plant physiology, phenotyping (field/phenomics), experimental design and data analysis
• Maximum age 35 years, with relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST/Women
• No application fee for any category

No application fee for any category.

₹37,000 per month, plus House Rent Allowance (HRA).

1. Read the official ICAR-IARI Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare your complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, NET/GATE score if applicable, and any research experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including educational certificates, mark sheets, NET/GATE scorecard, experience certificates and ID proof
4. Attach a recent passport-size photograph
5. Clearly mention the post applied for, Junior Research Fellow, in the subject line of the email
6. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
7. Ensure the email is sent before the last date, 05 September 2026
8. Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for future reference
9. Watch for shortlisting communication for the walk-in interview on 11 September 2026
10. Carry all original documents and self-attested photocopies for the walk-in interview if shortlisted