🌱 ICAR-IARI Young Professional-II Recruitment 2026 – Seed Production Unit (Corrigendum: Apply by 23 Sep)
Young Professional-II – NMHYS, Scheme Code 12-289N
01 Position | Contractual | ₹42,000/month consolidated
📋 Post Details
Scheme: Central Sector Scheme – National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS)
Scheme Code: 12-289N
Unit: Seed Production Unit, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
Reference No.: SPU/YP/26-27/291, dated 16.08.2026 (as amended by Corrigendum dated 24.08.2026)
Walk-in Interview Date: 28 September 2026 at 10:00 AM
📋 Position Summary
| Position | Age | Emoluments | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Professional-II (YP-II) 01 Post | 21–45 years | ₹42,000/- per month (Consolidated) | Essential: Postgraduate in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Seed Science and Technology. Desirable: Minimum 2 years' experience in effective management, implementation, and enhancement of quality seed production activities under the scheme. |
📅 Important Dates (As Per Corrigendum)
- Last Date to Submit Application: 23 September 2026, 5:00 PM
- Walk-in Interview Date: 28 September 2026, 10:00 AM
- Venue: Chamber of Incharge, Seed Production Unit, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012
⚠️ Note on the application deadline: The corrigendum adds this new application deadline but doesn't restate the submission channel. Based on the original notice, the only channel on record is email to seedunityp@gmail.com. Please confirm directly with the Seed Production Unit if unsure.
🎂 Age Limit
- Minimum 21 years, Maximum 45 years, with age relaxation for SC/ST/PH & OBC candidates as per rules
⏳ Duration
- Purely temporary, contractual engagement, initially for a period of 06 months
- May be extended in subsequent years, subject to performance and requirement
- No claim for regular appointment at the Institute
⚠️ Important Terms & Conditions
- Only candidates with the essential qualification will be entertained for the interview.
- Bring a copy of bio-data, original certificates, self-attested photocopies of all certificates from matriculation onwards, and a recent photograph. Without originals, you will not be allowed to attend.
- No TA/DA for attending the interview.
- Concealing facts or canvassing in any form leads to disqualification or termination.
- Candidates with a near or distant relative employed at ICAR/IARI must declare it in writing, in advance, to the Incharge, Seed Production Unit, IARI, New Delhi-110012.
- All other candidates must furnish a signed "no relative" declaration on the date of interview, in the annexed format.
- Application (with declaration) is submitted in the format annexed — bring it filled and signed to the interview, in addition to meeting the new application deadline above.
📎 CV Format & Documents Checklist
- Name with self-attested passport-size photo
- Father's/Mother's name
- Date of birth
- Present and permanent address, mobile number, and email ID
- Category: SC/ST/OBC/GEN
- Qualification details (institute, year, marks in 10th, 12th, graduation, and postgraduate)
- Experience with supporting documents
- No Objection Certificate from current employer, if applicable
- Signed relative-declaration (ICAR/IARI employment), appended with the CV
📝 How to Apply
- Prepare Your CV: Follow the CV format above and attach the relative-declaration.
- Submit by the Deadline: Send your CV/bio-data to seedunityp@gmail.com on or before 23 September 2026, 5:00 PM (see note above on this inferred channel).
- Prepare for the Interview: Gather original certificates from matriculation onwards, self-attested photocopies, a recent photograph, and a signed, filled application form in the annexed format.
- Attend the Walk-in Interview: Report by 10:00 AM on 28 September 2026 at the Chamber of Incharge, Seed Production Unit, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012.
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📌 Source: ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Seed Production Unit – Notice No. SPU/YP/26-27/291 dated 16.08.2026, as amended by Corrigendum dated 24.08.2026 | Posted on KrishiSuvidha.in