Contractual / Regular

ICAR-IARI Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Young Professional-II (IT Cell) Post

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Sep. 10, 2026
Young Professional-II (IT Cell)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹42,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
21 to 45 Years (as on date of interview)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 9, 2026

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Starts

Sep 9, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 20, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window9 – 20 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Graduates with at least 60% marks in Computer Application / Information Technology / Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Operating Systems / Software Engineering / Computer Graphics with one year relevant experience; OR Masters in Computer Application / Information Technology / Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Operating Systems / Software Engineering / Computer Graphics.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 45 years with relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women) as per Government of India and ICAR rules.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Shortlisting

Offline / OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

Offline / OnlineMerit Scored

Applications received via email will be screened and shortlisted based on essential academic qualifications and relevant IT experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (date and time to be intimated individually via email). Final selection is determined based on interview performance and verification of original documents.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Essential Academic QualificationMarks percentage obtained in qualifying degree (B.Tech/BCA/B.Sc or MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc in CS/IT/AI)
Relevant Technical ExperienceExperience in IT infrastructure, computer hardware, networking, operating systems, and software troubleshooting
Desirable Domain CompetenciesHands-on experience with University ERP/MIS, student admission/examination portals, database management, and Google Workspace
Personal Interview & Technical ProficiencyAssessment of problem-solving ability, IT system architecture knowledge, communication skills, and adaptability

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-IARI (The Graduate School / Pusa Institute) offers an academic and research-driven work environment in New Delhi. The IT Cell YP-II manages university ERP systems, student information and academic records, PG admission and examination portals, institute web content, network infrastructure, and database administration. Working hours are standard central government hours (9:30 AM to 5:00 PM), with 8 days casual leave and 2 restricted holidays per calendar year plus access to campus amenities (library, dispensary, canteen).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial engagement is for 1 year, extendable on a year-to-year basis up to a maximum duration of 3 years based on performance and organizational requirements. The post is purely temporary and non-regular, with no entitlement or claim for permanent absorption in ICAR-IARI.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual Young Professional positions do not carry a formal cadre promotion ladder. However, institutional experience in ICAR-IARI IT Cell provides strong credibility and practical weightage when applying for regular technical positions (such as Technical Assistant, Senior Technical Officer, or Programmer) in ICAR, ASRB, agricultural universities, and central research organizations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Applications must be submitted exclusively via email to [email protected] in a single PDF file on or before 20 September 2026.
  • Submitting the relative declaration (Annexure-II) is mandatory; failing to attach it will result in the candidate being barred from the interview.
  • Graduates must possess minimum 60% marks and at least one year of post-qualification relevant experience; candidates with Master's degree (MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc) do not require prior experience.
  • No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview, and selected candidates must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and declaration of secrecy prior to joining.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹42,000/- per month. Eligible for 08 days casual leave on pro-rata basis and 02 restricted holidays per calendar year.

Fixed monthly consolidated emoluments of ₹42,000/- per month as per ICAR guidelines for Young Professional-II.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application proforma (Annexure-I) and declaration form (Annexure-II) from the official notification on the ICAR-IARI website (iari.res.in).
  2. Fill in all required particulars in the application proforma, including educational background (10th onwards) and professional working experience, and affix a recent passport-size photograph.
  3. Fill and sign the mandatory relative declaration form (Annexure-II) declaring whether any near or distant relative is employed at ICAR-IARI.
  4. Assemble the completed application form, signed Annexure-II declaration, and self-attested copies of all testimonials (proof of date of birth, educational marksheets & degree certificates, experience certificates, category certificate if applicable, and NOC from current employer) into a single PDF file.
  5. Email the single PDF application with the subject line 'Application for the post of Young Professional-II (IT Cell)' to [email protected] on or before 20 September 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is charged for this recruitment.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

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

The selected Young Professional-II (IT Cell) receives a fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹42,000/- per month as per ICAR norms. No additional DA or HRA is payable.

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