Young Professional – II position under the project- “ICAR-NAIF-ABI, National Agriculture lnnovation Fund (NAIF) under ICAR

Job Title
Young Professional-II (YP-II)

Number of Posts

• 1 (One post)

Salary

• Rs. 42,000/- per month (consolidated) as per rules

Location

• ICAR-CISH, Rehmankhera, P.O. Kakori, Lucknow (U.P.), located approx. 30 kilometers from Charbagh Railway Station, Lucknow

Eligibility

• MBA/M.Sc. in Agriculture and Allied Sciences with 60% marks

Requirements

• Working knowledge of computer, knowledge of Agri-Startup, Incubation system etc. (Desirable)
• Prior experience in managing bio-incubator operations or Coordinating with Startup partners (Desirable)

Job Description

• Project Name: ICAR-NAIF-ABI, National Agriculture Innovation Fund (NAIF) under ICAR
• Duration: Upto March, 2027 (purely temporary on a contractual basis and co-terminus with the project)
• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in project activities
• Carry out research and other related activities as per the mandate of the Institute/Project
• Any other work assigned by the PI or competent authority related to the project and Institute activities

Age Limit

• 21-45 years as on the date of interview (Relaxation of age is admissible as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules only on production of valid certificates)

How to Apply

• Candidates must appear for a Walk-in-Interview on 07.09.2026 at 11:00 A.M.
• The place of interview is ICAR-CISH, Rehmankhera, P.O. Kakori, Lucknow (U.P.).
• Reporting time is 9:00 A.M. on the date of interview. Candidates coming late after half an hour of the reporting time will not be entertained under normal circumstances. Candidates must appear for the documentation process as scheduled before the interview.
• Candidates should bring the filled-in application form (as per the format annexed).
• Bring all original certificates from matriculation onwards, date of birth certificate, and degree certificate (either original or provisional).
• Bring one set of self-attested photocopies of all required certificates from matriculation onwards.
• Bring an attested copy of a recent passport size photograph pasted onto the application form.
• Submit proof of experience and publications.
• Employed candidates must provide a ‘No-Objection Certificate’ and ‘Experience Certificate’ from their employer.
• Candidates with near or distant relatives working in ICAR-CISH, Lucknow must declare their name, designation, nature of duties, and relationship in writing on the date of the interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Candidates are advised to visit the Institute website cish.org.in frequently for updates.