ICAR-IARI Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026
Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
✨ 2 Posts | Online Interview | ₹37,000 + 30% HRA | Apply by 09 June 2026 ✨
₹ 37,000 + 30% HRA
Fixed Emoluments
Apply by: 09 June 2026
Email application to PI
2 Vacancies
CRP-MB & IRA (Mustard)
Max 35 Years
Relaxation as per rules
📋 Positions Available
| S.No. | Project Title | No. of Posts | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molecular breeding for improvement of tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses, yield and quality traits in crops (Mustard) | 1 | Master's degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics & Plant Breeding/Biotechnology with 4/5 years bachelor's degree. Those with 3-year bachelor's must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET or PhD. |
| 2 | Incentivizing Research in Agriculture (Mustard) | 1 | Same as above |
🎓 Eligibility
Essential Qualification: Master's degree in Genetics / Plant Breeding / Genetics & Plant Breeding / Biotechnology.
NET Requirement: Candidates with 3-year bachelor's degree must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET qualification or PhD.
Desirable: Experience in molecular markers and bioinformatics skills.
Age Limit: Maximum 35 years (relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/Women, 3 years for OBC).
📬 How to Apply
Email your application to: mustardriar@gmail.com
Last date: 09 June 2026
What to send: Application in prescribed proforma with self-attested scanned copies of original documents.
Interview: Online – shortlisted candidates will be informed via email.
📋 Contract Terms
- Purely temporary, contractual basis.
- Initial engagement up to 30 September 2026.
- No claim for regular appointment at IARI.
- Co-terminus with the project.
⚠️ Important Rules
- NOC required from present employer (if employed).
- Declaration of any relative working in ICAR/IARI is mandatory.
- Concealing facts leads to disqualification.
- Original documents verified at appointment.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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📂 Documents to Send with Application
- ✔️ Filled application form (as per ICAR format)
- ✔️ Self-attested scanned copies of all certificates (10th onwards)
- ✔️ Date of birth certificate
- ✔️ NET/Equivalent certificate (if applicable)
- ✔️ Degree certificate (original or provisional)
- ✔️ Recent passport size photograph
- ✔️ Proof of experience (if any)
- ✔️ Publications proof (if any)
- ✔️ NOC from present employer (if employed)
Source: ICAR-IARI, Division of Genetics – For exact terms, refer to official ICAR notification. Apply by email to: mustardriar@gmail.com