ICAR IVRI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 25 Aug

The ICAR Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, has released ICAR IVRI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 for 1 post. Is ICAR IVRI SRF Recruitment 2026 out? Yes — the notification is currently open, offering an opportunity for postgraduates and doctoral candidates in animal and veterinary sciences to contribute to an ILRI-collaborative research call at one of India's premier veterinary research institutions. The selected Senior Research Fellow will work at IVRI's Izatnagar campus, contributing to research in Animal Nutrition, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or allied disciplines under the specific research project this position is attached to. Selection for ICAR IVRI SRF 2026 is based on an Online Interview — there is no separate written examination stage. Salary for this post follows a tiered structure common to ICAR fellowship positions: ₹37,000 per month for the first two years, rising to ₹42,000 per month in the third year, plus House Rent Allowance as per ICAR rules. The ICAR IVRI SRF 2026 application is submitted offline; there is no online portal for this recruitment. The last date to apply for ICAR IVRI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 is 25 August 2026. There is no application fee for any candidate category. Candidates must read the complete official ICAR IVRI SRF 2026 notification PDF, available at ivri.nic.in, before applying, since it specifies the exact submission address and any project-specific documentation required.

Post-graduation degree in Animal Nutrition, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or allied sciences, along with a National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification from a national agency such as ICAR, CSIR, UGC, or ICMR. Alternatively, a Doctoral degree in Animal Nutrition, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or allied sciences is accepted in place of the PG-plus-NET route. This Senior Research Fellow post is attached to an ILRI-collaborative research call at IVRI, so candidates with prior exposure to livestock research or international agricultural research collaboration may find their background especially relevant, though this is not stated as a mandatory requirement.

• Maximum 35 years for male candidates
• Maximum 40 years for female candidates
• Relaxation for ST/SC/OBC as per applicable rules

• Post-graduation degree in Animal Nutrition, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or allied sciences, along with a National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification from ICAR, CSIR, UGC, ICMR, or an equivalent national agency
• Alternatively, a Doctoral degree in Animal Nutrition, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or allied sciences is accepted in place of the PG-plus-NET route
• Age limit is 35 years maximum for male candidates and 40 years maximum for female candidates, with additional relaxation for ST/SC/OBC candidates as per applicable rules
• This is a contractual research fellowship tied to a specific ILRI-collaborative research call, not a permanent ICAR staff position
• No application fee is charged to any candidate category
• Candidates with prior exposure to livestock research or international agricultural research collaboration may find their background especially relevant, though this is not stated as mandatory

• No application fee for any category

• ₹37,000 per month during the 1st and 2nd year
• ₹42,000 per month during the 3rd year
• Plus HRA as per ICAR rules

1. Read the official ICAR IVRI SRF 2026 notification carefully before applying, available at ivri.nic.in
2. Download the application form as specified in the notification, since the official website link for the form was not consistently provided at the time of this listing
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and experience details
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, NET certificate or doctoral degree, and other supporting certificates
5. Check all details carefully before submission
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the official notification, through Speed Post or Registered Post as instructed
7. Ensure the application reaches IVRI on or before the last date, 25 August 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference
9. Watch for communication from IVRI regarding shortlisting for the Online Interview
10. Prepare to discuss your research background and NET/PhD credentials if called for interview