🌿 YP-I & Lab Assistant Walk-in @ ICAR-IARI Katrain 2026 – 15 July | ₹30,000 & ₹15,000
Walk-in Interview for Young Professional-I & Lab cum Field Attendant – PPV&FRA & BIRAC Funded Projects
📅 15 July 2026 | 💰 ₹30,000 & ₹15,000/month | 🎓 B.Sc Agri/Horti & 10+2
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📋 Post Details
| S. No. | Position | No. of Posts | Emoluments (per month) | Age Limit | Project & Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 1 | ₹30,000 (fixed) | 21-45 years | PPV&FRA: "DUS testing of Radish and Carrot" (Termination: 31.03.2027) |
| 2 | Lab cum Field Attendant | 1 | ₹15,000 (fixed) | 18-35 years | BIRAC: "Conversion of doubled haploids of broccoli into CMS lines..." (Termination: 11.02.2027) |
🏢 Organization
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Regional Station, Katrain, Kullu Valley (H.P.) – 175129
📆 Tenure
Purely Contractual – Co-terminus with the project
Initial period up to project termination date (31.03.2027 or 11.02.2027), whichever is earlier
⚠️ CRITICAL DEADLINE FOR RELATIVES DECLARATION
Candidates whose near/distant relative is an employee of ICAR/IARI must declare it via email to head_katrain@iaris.res.in on or before 07.07.2026. If declared on the date of interview (15.07.2026), the candidate will NOT be interviewed.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
🎯 Young Professional-I (YP-I)
Essential Qualification:
- B.Sc. degree in Agriculture / Horticulture
Desirable:
- Working experience in the field of Vegetable Science
Age Limit:
- 21-45 years (Relaxation as per rules)
🎯 Lab cum Field Attendant
Essential Qualification:
- 10+2 in Agriculture / Horticulture / Science / Arts / Commerce
Desirable:
- Experience in working in laboratory
- Physical fitness to work in field
Age Limit:
- 18-35 years (Relaxation as per rules)
📅 Interview Schedule
| Date | 15 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Reporting Time | 10:00 AM sharp |
| Venue | Office of ICAR-IARI, Regional Station, Katrain, Kullu Valley (H.P.) – 175129 |
📧 Note: Applications in prescribed format along with self-attested copies of relevant documents and recent passport size photograph must be submitted at the time of interview. Original certificates for verification.
📝 Application Process
📁 Documents Required
- Application Form (as per the prescribed format given below)
- Self-attested copies of all relevant documents
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Original certificates for verification at the time of interview
- NOC from present employer (if working)
- Declaration regarding relatives in ICAR/IARI (must be emailed by 07.07.2026)
📧 Important Instructions
- Relatives Declaration: Candidates with relatives in ICAR/IARI must email the declaration to head_katrain@iaris.res.in on or before 07.07.2026. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the interview.
- Only essential qualified candidates will be entertained for the interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
⚠️ Important Terms & Conditions
- Nature of Post: Purely contractual / non-regular and co-terminus with the project.
- Tenure: Initially up to 31.03.2027 or 11.02.2027 (project termination date), whichever is earlier.
- No Claim: Selected candidates will not be entitled to claim regular appointment/absorption either in this institute or in ICAR.
- Termination: Non-maintenance of discipline and failure to perform duties will make the candidate liable for termination as per ICAR rules.
- Age Relaxation: As per Govt. of India / ICAR rules for reserved categories.
- Medical Certificate: Selected candidates must produce original documents and medical certificate at the time of joining.
- Canvassing: In any form will disqualify the candidature.
📄 Application Format
1. Full Name (In Block Letters): ___________________________
2. Father's/Husband's Name: ___________________________
3. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY): ___________________________
4. Age as on 15.07.2026: ___________________________
5. Address with pin code:
A. Permanent Address: ___________________________
B. Communication address: ___________________________
6. Mobile No.: ___________________________
7. E-mail: ___________________________
8. Sex: Male / Female
9. Marital Status: Married / Unmarried
10. Category: SC / ST / OBC / General
11. Educational qualifications (From 10th onwards):
| Examination Passed | Year of Passing | Name of Institution | Subjects | Percentage of Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matric | ||||
| 10+2 | ||||
| B.Sc. (Agri./Hort.) |
12. Research Experience and Publications, if any: (Include experience of one year and above only)
___________________________
13. Any other relevant information:
___________________________
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all statements made in the application form are true/correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. In the event of any information being found false or incorrect, my candidature to the interview/selection to the post is liable to be cancelled.
Date: ___________ Place: ___________
Signature
Name of the candidate: ___________________________
📄 Declaration – Relatives in ICAR/IARI
DECLARATION
I, ___________________________ (Name), declare that none of my near or distant relative is an employee of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) / Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI). If found otherwise, and in the event of non-declaring the same as prescribed in the advertisement, my candidature to the interview and my selection to the post be cancelled.
OR
I, ___________________________ (Name), declare that I am related to the following individual(s) employed in ICAR/IARI, whose name(s), designation, nature of duties and relationship with me is furnished below:
Name: ___________________________
Designation: ___________________________
Institute/Organization: ___________________________
Nature of duties: ___________________________
Relationship: ___________________________
In the event of the above cited information is found to be incorrect or concealing any facts, my candidature to the interview/selection to the post is liable to be cancelled.
Date: ___________ Place: ___________
Signature
Full Name: ___________________________
📧 IMPORTANT: This declaration must be emailed to head_katrain@iaris.res.in on or before 07.07.2026. If declared on the date of interview, the candidate will not be interviewed.