ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute has released the official Junior Research Fellow and Field Worker Notification 2026. A total of 2 vacancies have been announced under the ICAR IARI Junior Research Fellow and Field Worker Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates aged 18 years and above, with the prescribed qualifications, including a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science or Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course for JRF and a Graduate Degree in any discipline for Field Worker, can apply by email up to 30 September 2026. The selected candidates will be appointed on a contractual basis with a salary of ₹37,000 + 27% HRA for JRF and ₹18,000 + 27% HRA for Field Worker. The official notification PDF and application details are available below.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Company Name
ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Post Name
Junior Research Fellow and Field Worker
No of Posts
2
Salary
Rs. 37,000 + 27% HRA for JRF and Rs. 18,000 + 27% HRA for Field Worker
Qualification
Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course
Age Limit
Maximum age is 35 years for Junior Research Fellow (with relaxation). Minimum age 18 years.
Last Date
30 September 2026
Apply Mode
Email
Job Type
Contract
ICAR IARI Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the ICAR IARI Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course (master’s degree in Genetics / Plant Breeding/ Genetics and Plant Breeding / Agricultural Biotechnology). Selection through CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship/GATE or national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments (DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.). Desirable: Experience in crop genetics and breeding, field and laboratory experimentation, data analysis, documentation, and report compilation with preference for wheat diseases, molecular biology, gene mapping, and statistical analysis.
Field Worker: Graduate Degree in any discipline. Desirable: Experience in field and lab work related to agriculture.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 35 years
Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST and Women candidates; 3 years for OBC candidates.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 – Salary / Stipend
Post Name
Salary
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Rs. 37,000 + 27% HRA per month
Field Worker
Rs. 18,000 + 27% HRA p.m.
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Event
Date
Last date for submission of application
30 September 2026
ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Screening of applications
Online/offline interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for ICAR IARI Various Posts 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: 30-09-2026.
Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
