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ICAR-IARI Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Young Professional I & II Posts (NMHYS Okra Project)

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Aug. 20, 2026
Young Professional-II (Okra Component)Young Professional-I (Okra Component)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
02 Posts (Contractual - Division of Vegetable Science)
Pay Scale
₹30K - ₹42K / mo
Age Limit
21–45 years as on 29-09-2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 19, 2026

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Starts

Aug 19, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 29, 2026

Application Window19 Aug – 21 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date29 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

Qualifications and eligibility requirements for Young Professional positions under NMHYS (Okra) at ICAR-IARI:
Young Professional-II (YP-II) [1 Post]: Master's / Post Graduate Degree in Horticulture (Vegetable Science), Genetics & Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or allied disciplines of Agricultural Sciences from a recognized University. Desirable: Hands-on experience in vegetable breeding, molecular marker screening, and statistical data analysis (Consolidated salary: ₹42,000/- per month).
Young Professional-I (YP-I) [1 Post]: Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Science (B.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture) OR Diploma in Agricultural Sciences / Agricultural Engineering / Technology. Desirable: Computer skills and practical experience in okra crop management, emasculation, and pollination (Consolidated salary: ₹30,000/- per month).
Age Limits: 21 to 45 years as on interview date (29.09.2026), relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/Women and 3 years for OBC.
Email completed application (Annexure-I & II) to [email protected] by 21/09/2026 (5:30 PM) and attend walk-in interview on 29/09/2026 at ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New Delhi.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The age limit is 21 to 45 years as on the date of interview (29.09.2026).
• Relaxation of 5 years is admissible for SC/ST and Women candidates (up to 50 years), and 3 years for OBC candidates (up to 48 years) as per Government of India / ICAR guidelines.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Submission via Email to [email protected] with Annexures I & II by 21.09.2026 (05:30 PM)

OnlineQualifying Only

Screening of Academic Degrees, Experience & Relative Declaration

OnlineQualifying Only

Walk-In-Interview & Document Verification on 29.09.2026 at 10:00 AM (Reporting: 09:30 AM)

OfflineMerit Scored

Final Recommendation & 1-Year Contractual Appointment under ICAR Norms

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection will be conducted through email screening followed by a walk-in interview:
• Eligible candidates must email their complete CV in the prescribed format (Annexure-I and Annexure-II) along with self-attested copies of certificates to [email protected] on or before 21/09/2026 (5:30 PM).
• Candidates with relatives employed in ICAR/IARI must declare this in advance via email by 21/09/2026.
• Walk-in-interview will be held on 29/09/2026 at 10:00 AM onwards (Reporting: 09:30 AM) in the Division of Vegetable Science, ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New Delhi – 110012.
• Bring original certificates from matriculation onwards for verification. 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
Academic Merit in Relevant Degree (M.Sc./B.Sc. in Horticulture / Plant Breeding / Agriculture)
Hands-on Experience in Vegetable Breeding, Emasculation, Pollination & Molecular Markers
Statistical Analysis Packages (OPSTAT/SAS/R), MS Office & Research Publications
Personal Interview Performance & Subject Knowledge in Vegetable Science

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.

The Division of Vegetable Science at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI, Pusa, New Delhi) is India's premier vegetable research division, credited with developing iconic varieties like Pusa Sawani and Pusa Makhmali okra. Under the National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS), the research team focuses on developing climate-resilient, Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV) and Enation Leaf Curl Virus (ELCV) resistant, high-yielding okra hybrids. YP-I and YP-II work closely with Dr. R.K. Yadav (Principal Scientist & Professor), executing crossing blocks, emasculation/pollination in breeding nurseries, nursery evaluation, genomic DNA extraction, molecular marker genotyping, and yield trial statistical data analysis using OPSTAT and R. Prestigious ICAR institutional ecosystem providing direct exposure to national seed mission trials, preparing researchers for ASRB ARS/NET exams or PhD admissions.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment initially for 1 year (extendable subject to satisfactory performance and fund availability under ICAR guidelines), stationed at Division of Vegetable Science, ICAR-IARI Campus, Pusa, New Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

YP-I (₹30,000/month) -> YP-II (₹42,000/month) -> Senior Research Fellow / Research Associate -> ASRB ARS Scientist / Assistant Professor in ICAR and State Agricultural Universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Email Submission Deadline: Candidates must email their complete application form (Annexure-I and Annexure-II) with self-attested documents to [email protected] on or before 21.09.2026 (5:30 PM).
  • Mandatory Relative Declaration: Candidates must declare in advance by email whether any near or distant relative is employed in ICAR/IARI by 21.09.2026; failure to declare or concealing relations will result in debarment from the interview.
  • Reporting Time for Interview: Walk-in interview will take place on 29.09.2026 at 10:00 AM, with mandatory reporting and certificate verification at 09:30 AM at the Division of Vegetable Science, ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New Delhi.
  • Purely Temporary Nature: Engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the NMHYS project, with no claim for permanent absorption in ICAR/IARI.

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 (YP-II - Okra Component)1
  • Young Professional-I (YP-I - Okra Component)1
Total Vacancies02 Posts (Contractual - Division of Vegetable Science)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration as per ICAR norms:
• Young Professional-II: ₹42,000/- per month fixed.
• Young Professional-I: ₹30,000/- per month fixed.
No other allowances or HRA are payable.

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration of ₹42,000/- for YP-II and ₹30,000/- for YP-I under ICAR revised guidelines. Contractual appointment for 1 year (extendable based on performance and funding).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  • Interested and eligible candidates must email their complete CV, prepared as per the attached format (Annexure-I/Annexure-II), including full details of academic records and experience.
  • Self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents (academic records from matriculation onwards, experience certificates, publications) must be attached.
  • Applications should be sent to [email protected] on or before September 21, 2026 (5:30 PM).
  • A Walk-in-Interview will be held on September 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM onwards in the Division of Vegetable Science, ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi - 110012.
  • Candidates must bring all original certificates for verification during the interview.
  • Candidates related to ICAR/IARI employees must declare this in writing beforehand.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

ICAR-IARI New Delhi has invited applications for 1 post of Young Professional-II (YP-II) and 1 post of Young Professional-I (YP-I) under the National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS) in Okra.

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