01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | Indian Agricultural Research Institute |
| Job reference | 01M0G1050Z47EAHJ9YQWJFAGFF |
| Vacancies | 1 posts |
| Qualification | |
| Location | Chamber of Incharge, Seed Production Unit, IARI, New Delhi-110012 |
| Employment | Contract |
| Applications close | 23 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM IST |
About this post
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute has invited eligible candidates for one Young Professional-I vacancy in the Seed Production Unit, New Delhi. The position is purely temporary and contractual, initially for six months, with extension subject to the Institute’s requirements.
Applicants must hold a postgraduate degree in Genetics, Plant Breeding, or Seed Science and Technology. Two years of experience in managing and improving quality seed-production activities is desirable.
The consolidated remuneration is ₹42,000 per month. Candidates should report at 10:00 AM on 23 September 2026 in the chamber of the Incharge, Seed Production Unit, IARI, New Delhi-110012. No TA/DA will be paid.
The official notice contains a designation inconsistency: the advertised heading states Young Professional-I, while an age clause refers to Young Professional-II. Candidates should rely on the official notice and seek clarification from IARI if required.
Bring the prescribed declaration and all documents required by the notification. Read the official notice carefully before attending for eligibility, age conditions and interview instructions.
Important dates
- Walk-in interview and reporting time23 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM IST
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: 1 posts
A category-wise breakdown is not available for this post.
03 Eligibility requirements
Education
| Qualification |
Age and relaxation
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Experience and other rules
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Pay and fees
| Pay | INR 42,000 per month |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- InterviewThe interview of eligible candidates will be held on 23/09/2026.
- Essential-qualification screeningOnly the candidates having essential qualifications would be entertained for the interview.
04 How to apply
Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.
Follow these steps in order
- 01Application submission
The candidates are required to submit the application at the time of interview in the format annexed along with a declaration.
- 02Documents to bring
The candidate will have to bring a copy of bio-data, original certificates, self-attested photocopies of all the required certificates from matriculation onwards and copy of recent photograph. The originals are essentially to be brought while attending the interview, failing which candidate will not to be allowed to attend the interview.
- 03Advance bio-data by email
Candidate may send their bio-data in advance by email (email :[email protected])
- 04No objection certificate
No objection certificate from the current employer, if applicable
Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.
Important official conditions
Condition
| Desirable experience | Desirable: Minimum two year experience in effective management, implement tation and enhancement of quality seed production activities under the scheme. |
| Tenure and contractual status | The above position is purely temporary and will þe filled on contractual basis initially for a period of 06 months, which may be extended upto next years. The candidate shall not claim regular appointment at this Institute. |
| Age clause — designation conflict | The minimum age under Young Professional-II will be 21 years and maximum 45 Years with age relaxation for SC/ST/PH & OBC Candidates as per rules. The advertised post heading is Young Professional (I). |
| Relative declaration | The candidate intending to appear for interview, if any of his near or distant relative is an employee of ICARIARI, has to declare his/her name, designation, nature of duties, relationship in writing in advance so as to reach Incharge, Seed Production Unit, IARI, New Delhi-110012. All the other candidates are also required compulsorily to furnish the declaration in the signed format annexed and submit on the date of interview. |
| Travel allowance | No TA / DA will be paid for attending the interview. |
| Disqualification | Concealing of facts or canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification termination. |
| Printed notice date — check official notification | Dated: J6-08-2026 |
Eligibility
| Age requirement | The notice states: “The minimum age under Young Professional-II will be 21 years and maximum 45 Years with age relaxation for SC/ST/PH & OBC Candidates as per rules.” This designation conflicts with the advertised heading “Young Professional (I)”; therefore, the structured limits are not assigned to the advertised post. No age cutoff date is printed. |