ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by 28 Sep (Delhi)

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, has released Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 for 2 posts. This is a separate, distinct recruitment cycle from IARI's other concurrent Senior Research Fellow drives, specifically for candidates with a Computer Science or IT background. Candidates holding a B.Tech/Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences plus a relevant Master's degree, or an equivalent combination with NET qualification, along with at least 2 years of research experience, are eligible to apply. Selected Senior Research Fellows will support ICAR IARI's research activities in the computer science/information technology domain under this project. The selection process for this recruitment consists of screening of applications followed by an in-person interview for shortlisted candidates, tentatively scheduled between 05 and 10 October 2026. The salary for this post is ₹37,000 per month plus House Rent Allowance as admissible, on a contractual basis. The ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow 2026 application must be submitted by email rather than through an online portal, along with complete bio-data and self-attested documents. The last date to apply for this recruitment is 28 September 2026. Candidates must read the complete official ICAR IARI notification PDF at the link above before applying, since IARI runs multiple parallel Senior Research Fellow recruitments for different projects and disciplines at any given time.

• B.Tech/Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Information Sciences, MCA, or equivalent from a recognised university
• Master's degree holders must have completed a 4 or 5-year Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject; candidates with a 3-year Bachelor's degree must additionally hold a NET qualification or equivalent certificate
• At least 2 years of research experience, as per the applicable ICAR/DST Office Memoranda cited in the notification

• Maximum age limit: 35 years
• SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation
• Women candidates: 5 years relaxation
• OBC candidates: 3 years relaxation

• B.Tech/Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, plus a Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Security, Information Sciences, or MCA from a recognised university
• Candidates with a 3-year Bachelor's degree must additionally hold NET qualification or an equivalent certificate
• At least 2 years of research experience, as per the applicable ICAR/DST norms cited in the notification
• Maximum age limit of 35 years, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST and women, and 3 years for OBC candidates
• This is a contractual, project-based position; the notification does not specify a fixed tenure beyond the project duration
• Applications must be sent via email; there is no online application portal for this recruitment

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification for any category

• ₹37,000 per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as admissible

1. Read the official ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow 2026 notification PDF carefully before applying
2. Prepare a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and research experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of all educational certificates and mark sheets
4. Attach experience certificates documenting at least 2 years of research experience
5. Attach a valid photo ID proof and recent passport-size photographs
6. Clearly mention "Senior Research Fellow" as the post applied for in the subject line of the email
7. Send the complete application with all attachments to the official email address mentioned in the notification PDF
8. Ensure the email is sent well before the last date, 28 September 2026
9. Retain a copy of the sent email and all attachments for future reference
10. Watch for an interview call, tentatively scheduled between 05 and 10 October 2026