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ICAR-IARI Karnal Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 05 YP-II, YP-I, Skilled & Unskilled Labor Posts

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Aug. 18, 2026
Young Professional-II (YP-II)Young Professional-I (YP-I)Skilled LaborUnskilled Labor
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
05 Posts (YP-II: 2 | YP-I: 1 | Skilled Labor: 1 | Unskilled Labor: 1)
Pay Scale
₹15K - ₹42K / mo
Age Limit
Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years as on 2026-09-01
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 18, 2026

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Starts

Aug 17, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

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Exam Date

Sep 11, 2026

Application Window17 Aug – 11 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date11 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Post-wise essential qualifications and project scopes:
Young Professional-II (YP-II - 02 Posts): Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc.) in Seed Science and Technology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Physiology, Botany, Biotechnology / Molecular Biology, Vegetable Science / Horticulture, or other allied disciplines of Agricultural Sciences OR Professional Graduate (B.E. / B.Tech.) in relevant subjects. Desirable: Experience in seed quality testing/enhancement, laboratory quality control, and statistical packages (R/SAS/SPSS). Remuneration: ₹42,000/- p.m. fixed.
Young Professional-I (YP-I - 01 Post): Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University with a good academic record. Desirable: Working knowledge of computers (MS Office) and hands-on experience in seed/crop testing or agricultural field/laboratory operations. Remuneration: ₹30,000/- p.m. fixed.
Skilled Labor (01 Post): Class 10th pass with experience in agricultural research, seed production, field plots maintenance, and laboratory equipment handling. Remuneration: ₹22,500/- p.m. fixed.
Un-Skilled Labor (01 Post): Below 10th pass with 5-6 years of experience in agricultural field/laboratory work, controlled pollination, and sample handling. Remuneration: ₹15,000/- p.m. fixed.

Age Limit & Relaxations

For Young Professionals (YP-I & YP-II), minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 45 years as on 01.09.2026. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwBD candidates admissible as per ICAR and Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Reporting and On-Site Document Verification (11.09.2026, 10:00 AM for YPs / 2:00 PM for Labor)

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Direct Walk-in Personal Interview before ICAR-IARI Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection Process:
1. Walk-in Interview: Candidates must appear in person on 11 September 2026 at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Regional Station, Karnal - 132001/132002, Haryana.
2. Reporting Times:
  • YP-II & YP-I: Reporting at 10:00 AM (Interview commences at 10:30 AM).
  • Skilled & Unskilled Labor: Reporting at 02:00 PM (Interview commences at 02:30 PM).
3. Documents Required: Bring the completed application form (Annexure-I), relative declaration (Annexure-II), two passport size photographs, all original certificates/degrees/marksheets, experience certificates, and one set of self-attested photocopies. No TA/DA is admissible.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Scrutiny of M.Sc. in Seed Science/Genetics/Plant Breeding/Biotechnology or Graduation/10th standing
Demonstrated hands-on experience in seed vigor testing, seed treatment, field plot maintenance, and statistical analysis
Assessment of seed certification standards, National Mission on High Yielding Seeds goals, and laboratory safety protocols

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) Regional Station at Karnal, Haryana (established in 1952), is a historic hub of India's Green Revolution and the nation's premier nucleus and breeder seed production center. Spanning expansive experimental farms in the fertile Indo-Gangetic plains, the Karnal Regional Station executes research across seed physiology, vigor testing, genetic purity maintenance, and certified seed delivery systems. Under Principal Investigators Dr. Sangita Yadav (NMHYS) and Dr. Shiv K. Yadav (AICRP on Seed Crops), the appointed Young Professionals, Skilled Labor, and Unskilled Labor work directly on the flagship National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS) and national seed testing networks. Daily responsibilities involve managing breeder seed production plots, conducting standard seed germination and tetrazolium vigor tests in laboratory incubators, operating seed processing and grading machinery, evaluating seed coating/priming treatments, data recording, and statistical analysis (using R/SPSS). The environment is agricultural, field-and-laboratory hybrid, disciplined, and provides direct hands-on training under premier ICAR scientists.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual research appointment tenable up to 31.03.2027 (further extendable based on project performance, availability of funds, and ICAR guidelines). Semi-annual performance reviews by the Principal Investigator. Stationed at ICAR-IARI Regional Station, Karnal, Haryana - 132001/132002.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Offering competitive consolidated monthly stipends—₹42,000/- for YP-II, ₹30,000/- for YP-I, ₹22,500/- for Skilled Labor, and ₹15,000/- for Unskilled Labor. While contractual, experience at IARI Karnal carries immense prestige across agricultural universities and the seed industry. YPs frequently transition to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Scientist, Assistant Professor, or R&D Specialist roles in premier private seed multinationals (Bayer, Syngenta, Mahyco, Kaveri Seeds).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Direct Walk-in Interview Date (11 September 2026): No prior postal or online application is required; candidates must appear in person on 11.09.2026 at ICAR-IARI Regional Station, Karnal.
  • Staggered Reporting Times: YP-II and YP-I report at 10:00 AM (Interview at 10:30 AM); Skilled and Unskilled Labor report at 02:00 PM (Interview at 02:30 PM).
  • Mandatory Enclosures & Declarations: Candidates must bring the completed Annexure-I application form, Annexure-II relative declaration (declaring if any relative is an ICAR/IARI employee), two passport photos, original certificates, mark sheets, and a set of self-attested photocopies.
  • Strict Age Bounds: 21 to 45 years as on 01.09.2026 for Young Professionals (relaxable as per ICAR rules).
  • No TA/DA: No traveling or daily allowance is admissible for attending the walk-in interview.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Young Professional-II (NMHYS Project)02 (₹42,000/- p.m.)
  • Young Professional-I (Seed Physiology & Testing Project)01 (₹30,000/- p.m.)
  • Skilled Labor (NMHYS Project)01 (₹22,500/- p.m.)
  • Un-Skilled Labor (NMHYS Project)01 (₹15,000/- p.m.)
Total Vacancies05 Posts (YP-II: 2 | YP-I: 1 | Skilled Labor: 1 | Unskilled Labor: 1)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated Monthly Emoluments:
• Young Professional-II: ₹42,000/- per month fixed.
• Young Professional-I: ₹30,000/- per month fixed.
• Skilled Labor: ₹22,500/- per month fixed.
• Unskilled Labor: ₹15,000/- per month fixed.
Contract tenure is up to 31.03.2027 (further extendable based on project performance and funding).

ICAR Young Professional (Revised OM dated 04.12.2020) and project labor wage structure

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

Eligible candidates should appear for a walk-in-interview on the specified date and time at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Regional Station, Karnal 132002. Candidates must bring the duly filled-in application form (in the enclosed format), two passport size photographs, all original testimonials (proof of date of birth, all mark sheets and degree certificates, category/PwBD certificate, experience certificates, training certificates and publications, if any) along with one set of self-attested photocopies of the same, and a valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Driving Licence/Voter ID). A brief resume may also be presented with the Post Code applied for mentioned in the subject line at the time of interview. Candidates already in employment must produce a No Objection Certificate and experience certificate from their present employer at the time of the interview.

  • Registration and Reporting Time:
  • For YP-II and YP-I: 10:00 A.M. on 11.09.2026
  • For Skilled and Un-Skilled Labor: 14:00 P.M. on 11.09.2026

No separate call letter or interview intimation will be issued. Candidates are advised to visit the Institute website (www.iari.res.in) regularly for any corrigendum, addendum or change in the date, time or venue of the walk-in-interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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A total of 5 contractual posts are advertised: Young Professional-II (02 Posts), Young Professional-I (01 Post), Skilled Labor (01 Post), and Unskilled Labor (01 Post).

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