IARI Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on the official website iari.res.in. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced through the IARI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026.

Candidates with a Master’s Degree in Plant Physiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Botany, or Plant Genetic Resources and a maximum age limit of 35 years are eligible to apply for this Project Associate-I post. The application process for IARI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 is through Email and will remain available until 05 October 2026.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and check the application details through the direct links provided below in this article.

IARI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 – Overview

IARI Project Associate-I Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates who are interested in applying for the IARI Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.

Download IARI Project Associate-I Job 2026 Notification PDF

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Project Associate-I: Masters in Plant Physiology/ Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Agronomy/ Plant Sciences/Botany/Plant Genetic Resources. Candidates should possess research experience in plant physiology, field phenotyping and data analysis.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 35 years
• Relaxation: OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), Women (5 years)

Salary / Stipend

• Project Associate-I (with NET/GATE): Rs. 31,000 + HRA
• Project Associate-I (without NET/GATE): Rs. 25,000 + HRA

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Shortlisting of candidates
• Offline Interview

How to Apply

Candidates who wish to apply for IARI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
• Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
• Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
• Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 05-10-2026.
• Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

IARI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 – Important Links