🧫 ICAR-IARI RA-III & SRF Recruitment 2026 – ₹67,000 + HRA | Apply by 6 Sep

📋 Project Details

📋 Post Details

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Research Associate-III (RA-III)

Essential Qualification

• Ph.D. in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences (or closely related discipline) from a recognized University, with a minimum of 60% marks.
• OR
• Master's degree in the above disciplines with a minimum of 3 years' research, teaching, or design-and-development experience and at least one research paper published in an SCI-indexed journal [as per DST O.M. No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023].
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification research experience (for placement at RA-III level) in R&D at Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T Organizations, preferably in agricultural/environmental microbiology or multi-institutional R&D project execution.

Desirable Qualification (RA-III)

• Experience coordinating research workflows across multiple institutions in a multi-disciplinary project setting.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-location field trials across diverse agro-ecological zones with RCBD protocols.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex datasets into Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) and Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) reports.
• Experience developing technical manuals/training modules for extension networks (e.g., ICAR-KVK).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis of multi-location trial data (e.g., R, SAS).

Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Essential Qualification

• Master's degree in Microbiology / Life Sciences / Biotechnology or equivalent from a recognized University, having a minimum of 60% marks.
• CSIR/UGC-NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship), GATE, or equivalent national-level examination conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies (e.g., DST, DBT, ICAR, ICMR).
• Two years' research experience in R&D in the Agriculture Sector, Academic Institutions, or S&T Organizations [as per DST O.M. dated 26.06.2023].
• OR
• Doctoral Degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences from a recognized University.

Desirable Qualification (SRF)

• Hands-on experience maintaining specialized microbial repositories (e.g., methanotrophs, cyanobacteria, polyextremophiles).
• Experience developing stable liquid and solid microbial bio-formulations.
• Proficiency in specialized analytical techniques, including HPLC.
• Experience in high-volume processing of soil and plant samples from pot/field trials.

🎂 Age Limit

• RA-III: Maximum 40 years
• SRF: Maximum 35 years
• Relaxation as per Government of India instructions for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women.

📅 Important Dates

• Last Date for Application: 6 September 2026 (by email or post)
• Shortlisting Notification: Latest by 14 September 2026 via email/phone
• Interview: Date and time will be communicated to shortlisted candidates

⚠️ Important Terms & Conditions

• Positions are purely temporary, non-regular, time-bound and co-terminus with the project.
• Initial engagement: One year, continuation subject to progress review every six months.
• No claim for regular appointment or absorption at ICAR/IARI.
• Appointment can be terminated with one month's notice.
• NOC required from employer if currently employed.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
• Extensive travel required for project-related work to field trial locations.

📝 How to Apply

1. Download Application Form: Use the prescribed format from the official notification.
2. Fill the Form: Fill all sections completely. For each post, submit a separate application form.
3. Prepare Documents: Attach self-attested copies of all certificates and proofs.
4. Submit:
   • By Email: Send the filled application form along with scanned documents as a single PDF to microbiologyari@gmail.com on or before 6 September 2026.
   • By Post: Send to Dr. Rajeev Kaushik, Professor & Principal Scientist, Division of Microbiology, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012.
5. Envelope: Clearly mention "For the Post in DBT funded projects".

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