ICAR IARI Young Professional II Recruitment 2026 – 4 Posts

About the ICAR IARI Young Professional II Recruitment 2026

The ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) has issued a notification for the recruitment of Young Professional-II (YP-II) positions in 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 4 vacancies for qualified individuals interested in contributing to agricultural research. The selection process will be conducted through a walk-in interview on 01 September 2026, offering a direct opportunity for eligible candidates.

ICAR IARI Vacancy Details

A total of 4 Young Professional-II (YP-II) positions are available across different post codes. Each post code corresponds to a specific vacancy, as detailed below.

Post Name	Total Posts
Young Professional II (YP II) Post Code: NMHYS-SST-01	1
Young Professional II (YP II) Post Code: NMHYS-SST-02	1
Young Professional II (YP II) Post Code: NMHYS-SST-03	1
Young Professional II (YP II) Post Code: NMHYS-SST-04	1
Total	4

Eligibility Criteria for Young Professional-II Posts

Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and possess desirable experience for each Young Professional-II post. The essential qualification for all posts is a postgraduate degree in relevant subjects or a graduate degree in relevant Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Business Administration, or Humanities.

Post Name	Qualification	Experience / Other
Young Professional II (YP-II) Post Code: NMHYS-SST-01	Postgraduate in relevant subjects or Graduate in relevant Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Business Administration, or Humanities. Desirable subjects include Seed Science and Technology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Physiology, Botany, Plant Pathology, Biotechnology/Molecular Biology, Agronomy, Horticulture, or other allied Agricultural Sciences disciplines.	Hands-on experience in seed quality testing in a functional seed testing laboratory, Seed Certification Agency, ICAR institute, or seed industry quality-control laboratory; Proficiency in computer application skills (MS Office and IT tools) and standard statistical packages.
Young Professional II (YP-II) Post Code: NMHYS-SST-02	Postgraduate in relevant subjects or Graduate in relevant Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Business Administration, or Humanities. Desirable subjects include Seed Science and Technology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Botany/Plant Physiology, Biotechnology/Molecular Biology, Agricultural Statistics/Computer Application in Agriculture, Agronomy, or other allied Agricultural Sciences disciplines.	Experience in the implementation and operation of a laboratory quality management system; Proficiency in computer application skills (MS Office and IT tools) and standard statistical packages.
Young Professional II (YP-II) Post Code: NMHYS-SST-03	Postgraduate in relevant subjects or Graduate in relevant Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Business Administration, or Humanities. Desirable subjects include Seed Science and Technology, Agricultural Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Biotechnology/Molecular Biology, Plant Physiology, Agronomy, or other allied Agricultural Sciences disciplines.	Experience in seed quality enhancement and seed treatment research; Proficiency in computer application skills (MS Office and IT tools) and standard statistical packages.
Young Professional II (YP-II) Post Code: NMHYS-SST-04	Postgraduate in relevant subjects or Graduate in relevant Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Business Administration, or Humanities. Desirable subjects include Seed Science and Technology, Nano-science and Nanotechnology, Agricultural Chemistry/Chemistry, Biotechnology/Molecular Biology, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Plant Physiology, Agronomy, or other allied Agricultural Sciences disciplines.	Experience in nanotechnology; synthesis and characterisation techniques; Proficiency in computer application skills (MS Office and IT tools) and standard statistical packages.

Age Limit

Candidates applying for the Young Professional-II positions must be between 21 and 45 years of age. Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules.

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	21 years
Maximum Age	45 years
Age Relaxation	As per government rules

Salary Details

Selected candidates for the Young Professional-II posts will receive a consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 42,000.

Post Name	Gross Salary
Young Professional II (YP-II)	Rs. 42,000 per month

Application Fee

There is no application fee for any category of candidates (General/OBC, SC/ST) for this recruitment.

Category	Fee
All Candidates	No Fee

Selection Process

The selection for these Young Professional-II positions will be based entirely on a walk-in interview. Candidates are advised to prepare thoroughly for the interview.

1. Walk-in Interview – Candidates will be selected based on their performance in a direct interview.

How to Attend the Walk-in Interview

Candidates interested in the ICAR IARI Young Professional II Recruitment 2026 must attend the walk-in interview on the specified date.

• Carefully read the official notification to understand all requirements before attending.
• Report at the interview venue according to the time mentioned in the official notification.
• Bring all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies. This includes ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if applicable), and category certificates.
• If required by the notification, bring a duly filled application form.
• Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before attending the interview.
• Arrive at the venue well in advance to complete any necessary registration formalities.
• Carry extra passport-size photographs for submission if requested.

Important Dates

The walk-in interview for the Young Professional-II posts is scheduled for 01 September 2026.

Event	Date
Walk-in Interview	01 Sep 2026

Important Links

Access the official notification and website using the links below for more detailed information.

Link Description	Link
Official Notification PDF	Click here
Official Website	Click here