Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional-I positions under the project titled- “National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS) in Pigeonpea(12-289F)”

Job Title
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Young Professional-I (YP-I) under the project “National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS) in Pigeonpea (12-289F)”

Number of Posts

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Two posts
• Young Professional-I (YP-I): One post

Salary

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): ₹37,000 + HRA/month for 1st and 2nd year; ₹42,000 + HRA/month for 3rd year, as applicable under ICAR norms.
• Young Professional-I (YP-I): ₹30,000/month (fixed); no HRA.

Location
Division of Genetics, ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi – 110012

Eligibility
For Senior Research Fellow (SRF):

• Master’s degree in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Biotechnology with 4/5 years bachelor’s degree.
• Candidates with a 3 years bachelor’s degree must have UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET qualification or equivalent, or a Ph.D. in any of the above disciplines as prescribed under ICAR guidelines.

For Young Professional-I (YP-I):

• Graduation degree in Agricultural Science or Diploma in Agricultural Sciences / Life Sciences and Equivalent and as per ICAR rule from a recognized university.

Requirements
Desirable Qualifications for Senior Research Fellow (SRF):

• Experience in Molecular Breeding, molecular breeding, biotechnology, and proficiency in computer application.

Desirable Qualifications for Young Professional-I (YP-I):

• Working knowledge of computer and MS Office or Hands on experience of working on Molecular markers/Emasculation and pollination work.

Age Limit

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Maximum age is 35 years (age relaxation of five years for SC/ST & women and three years for OBC).
• Young Professional-I (YP-I): Minimum age is 21 years and Maximum age is 45 years as on the date of interview (age relaxation of five years for SC/ST/Women and three years for OBC).

Last Date

• Walk-in Interview Date: 22/09/2026 from 10.00 A.M. onwards.

How to Apply

• Candidates must bring the duly filled and signed application form along with original copies of educational and other relevant documents, and one set of self-attested photocopies for verification at the time of interview.
• Documents to bring compulsorily: filled-in application form, all original certificates from matriculation onwards, date of birth certificate, NET/equivalent certificate, original or provisional degree certificate, one set of self-attested photocopies of all required certificates from matriculation onwards, an attested copy of a recent passport size photograph pasted onto the application form, and proof of experience and publications.
• Candidates with near or distant relatives employed at ICAR/IARI must declare their name, designation, nature of duties, and relationship in writing. For the SRF post, this declaration must reach the Head, Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi by 22.09.2026. For the YP-I post, this declaration must reach via email to rajeranjeet@gmail.com on or before 21/09/2026 (5:30 PM).
• All other candidates must compulsorily furnish the signed declaration on the date of interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.