ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 (Walk-in) — 2 Posts, Walk-in 10 Sep

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) has released the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 vacancies. Is ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 (Walk-in) out? Yes — eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview scheduled for 10 September 2026. Candidates up to 35 years of age holding a Master's degree in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Genetics and Plant Breeding, or Biotechnology with a 4 or 5-year bachelor's degree are eligible to apply for this Senior Research Fellow post; those with a 3-year bachelor's degree must additionally hold UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET qualification or a PhD. Age relaxation of 5 years is available for SC/ST and women candidates, and 3 years for OBC candidates. The selected candidates will draw a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus HRA for the first and second year, rising to ₹42,000 plus HRA in the third year. Selection is based on a Walk-in Interview and Document Verification, with no written test. Candidates must attend the walk-in interview at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, on 10 September 2026, carrying all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies including ID proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates. There is no application fee for this recruitment. This 2-post SRF drive is distinct from the previously posted 3-post online-mode SRF recruitment (apply by 28 August) at ICAR IARI — the two are separate notifications with different application modes and deadlines. Candidates should carefully verify which SRF drive they are applying to before attending, given the two concurrently open notifications.

• Master's degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Biotechnology with 4/5 years bachelor's degree
• Those with 3 years bachelor's degree must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET qualification or equivalent or a Ph.D.

• Maximum Age Limit: 35 years
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST & women, 3 years for OBC

• Master's degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Biotechnology with 4/5 years bachelor's degree
• OR 3-year bachelor's degree + UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET or PhD

No application fee mentioned for any category for this recruitment.

• ₹37,000 + HRA per month (1st and 2nd year)
• ₹42,000 + HRA per month (3rd year)

1. Read the official notification carefully before attending the interview
2. Candidates must report at the venue as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification
3. 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)
4. Bring the duly filled application form if required in the notification
5. Verify eligibility criteria before attending the interview
6. Candidates are advised to reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities
7. Keep extra passport-size photographs for submission if required