IARI Young Professional II Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) is recruiting candidates for 1 Young Professional-II post on a contractual basis through a walk-in interview on 20 November 2026. Eligible applicants holding a Post Graduate Degree (M. Sc.) in Plant Biochemistry/ Plant Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ Plant Physiology/ Environmental Science/ Bioinformatics can attend the walk-in interview in person at the venue given in the official notification. The notified remuneration for the Young Professional-II position is Rs. 42,000 pm (consolidated). Candidates must bring two copies of the application as per the Annexure 1 format along with their biodata and attested certificates.

IARI Young Professional-II Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

Posts and Eligibility

Desirable Qualifications and Age Limit

Desirable Qualifications: Experience in basic molecular techniques/ biochemical techniques/ Omics data characterization/ gene cloning, etc.

Age Limit: 35 years as on the date of interview. Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST/ women candidates as per government guidelines.

IARI Young Professional-II Job Description

The selected Young Professional-II will work on the project entitled “Omics-based Interventions for Characterizing the Pearl Millet Genotypes for Rancidity and Development of Nutri-Rich Processed Products with Improved Bioavailability, and Shelf-Life” (GCoE on Millets 12-258 TG3361) under the Division of Biochemistry, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012.

What to Bring

• Two copies of the application form as per the format given in Annexure 1.
• A copy of biodata with duly attested certificates of 10th, 12th, under-graduation, post-graduation, Ph.D., and other certificates.
• An attested recent passport size photograph affixed on the bio-data.
• All original documents and medical certificate at the time of joining (if selected).
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, if working.

What Happens on the Day

Candidates having essential qualifications will be entertained for the walk-in interview in person on 20 November 2026. Selected candidates will be required to produce all original documents and a medical certificate at the time of joining.

IARI Young Professional-II Important Instructions

• The position is purely temporary and will be filled on a contractual basis, co-terminus with the project.
• The Global CoE on millets project is currently approved up to 31 March 2027, but is likely to be extended further.
• No TA/DA or any other expenses will be paid for attending the interview.
• Only candidates having essential qualifications would be entertained for the interview.
• Selected candidates shall not claim for regular appointments at the Institute as the post is co-terminus with the project.
• Concealing of facts or canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification or termination.
• Candidates whose near or distant relatives are employees of ICAR/IARI must declare their name, designation, nature of duties, and relationship in writing. If a relative is found to be an employee of ICAR/IARI on the date of the interview, the candidate will not be allowed to appear.
• In case of any discrepancy, the English version shall be treated as final.
• The Institute retains the right not to select any candidate or scrap any of the positions even after the interview.

IARI Young Professional-II Important Links