🌾 ICAR-IARI SRF Recruitment 2026 – Lentil & Mungbean (NMHYS) | Walk-in 15 Sept
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – Lentil & Mungbean, NMHYS
04 Positions (Unreserved) | Contractual | ₹37,000–42,000 + HRA/month
📋 Project Details
Scheme: ICAR-funded project — National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS)
Components: Lentil (Project Code: 12-289G) and Mungbean (Project Code: 12-289H)
Division: Genetics, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012
Reservation Status: Unreserved
Walk-in Interview Date: 15 September 2026 at 10:00 AM
📋 Position Summary
| Project | Posts | Emoluments | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRF – Lentil (12-289G) | 02 | ₹37,000+HRA/mo (Yr 1–2) ₹42,000+HRA/mo (Yr 3) | Master's in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Biotechnology with 4/5-yr bachelor's. 3-yr bachelor's holders need UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET or equivalent, or a Ph.D. in an allied discipline. |
| SRF – Mungbean (12-289H) | 02 | ₹37,000+HRA/mo (Yr 1–2) ₹42,000+HRA/mo (Yr 3) | Same as above — Master's in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Biotechnology (4/5-yr bachelor's), or NET/Ph.D. route for 3-yr bachelor's holders. |
Desirable (both projects): Experience in molecular breeding and biotechnology, and proficiency in computer applications.
📅 Important Dates
- Walk-in Interview: 15 September 2026, 10:00 AM
- Venue: Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012
- Relative-declaration (if applicable) to reach in advance: stated as "by 21.09.2026" — see note below
⚠️ Possible discrepancy in the official notice: The notice states that a candidate with a relative employed at ICAR/IARI must send a written declaration to reach the Head, Division of Genetics, "by 21.09.2026" — but the walk-in interview itself is on 15 September 2026, before that date. This looks like it may be a copy-paste carryover from a differently-dated notice. If this applies to you, it's safest to submit the declaration well before the interview date rather than relying on the 21 Sept date printed in the notice — confirm directly with the Division of Genetics if in doubt.
🎂 Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years for SRF (relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST & women, 3 years for OBC)
⏳ Duration
- Purely temporary, contractual — initially up to 31 March 2027
- Extendable till project termination, subject to satisfactory performance
- Posts are co-terminus with the project — no claim to regular appointment at the Institute
📎 What to Bring to the Interview
- Filled-in application form (as per the annexed format), with a passport-size photograph pasted on
- All original certificates from matriculation onwards
- Date of birth certificate
- NET/equivalent certificate (if applicable)
- Degree certificate — original or provisional
- One set of self-attested photocopies of all the above
- Proof of experience and publications
- Signed declaration (relative-in-ICAR/IARI format, annexed)
⚠️ Important Terms & Conditions
- Only candidates with the essential qualification will be entertained for the interview.
- Application (with declaration) is submitted at the time of interview in the annexed format — there is no advance submission step.
- No TA/DA is mentioned for this notice; candidates should not assume travel reimbursement.
- Concealing facts or canvassing in any form leads to disqualification or termination.
- Any dispute is subject to the jurisdiction of New Delhi courts only.
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📌 Source: ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Division of Genetics – Recruitment Notification [Walk-in Interview] | Posted on KrishiSuvidha.in