ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) has released the official Senior Research Fellow Notification 2026. A total of 3 vacancies have been announced under the ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates up to 35 years of age with a Master’s degree in Plant Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, Plant Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or Microbiology, along with a 4/5-year Bachelor’s degree with First Division, can apply online up to 28 August 2026. The official notification PDF and online application link are available below.

ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Overview

ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates who are interested in applying for the ICAR 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 ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Job 2026 Notification PDF

ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

A total of 3 vacancies are available for the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) post.

ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Master’s degree in Plant Biotechnology/ Plant Physiology/ Plant Biochemistry/Life sciences/ Microbiology with 4 years / 5 years of Bachelor’s degree (1st Division). Candidates having graduate degree in basic Sciences with 3 years of Bachelor’s degree and 2 years Master’s degree should have NET/GATE/ICAR-SRF (PhD entrance) qualification and 2 years of research experience. Desirable: Experience in basic plant physiology, biochemistry and molecular techniques, molecular cloning, genetic transformation of crops, particle gun mediated transformation, plant tissue culture, development and analysis of transgenic plants.

Age Limit

• All Posts: Maximum age limit is 35 years.
• Age Relaxation: Relaxation in upper age limit to relevant categories as per GoI rules. 40 years for women.

Salary / Stipend

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Rs. 37000+HRA per month

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Application Screening
• Online Interview
• Document Verification

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026.

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 28-08-2026.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of ICAR IARI to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
• Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

ICAR IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Important Links