Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Contractual / Regular

ICAR IVRI Young Professional-I Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 28, 2026
Young Professional-I

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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 30,000/- per month (Fixed)
Age Limit
21 to 45 Years (as on date of interview)
Job Location
Himachal Pradesh10Palampur1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 25, 2026

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Starts

Sep 25, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 27, 2026

Application Window25 Sep – 27 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date27 Oct 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

Essential: Graduate degree in relevant subjects or Diploma in relevant Agricultural Sciences (crop science, animal science, veterinary sciences, fisheries, agricultural engineering/extension) or Engineering/Technology from a recognized university/institute.
Desirable: Post-graduation in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Science, or Biomedical Science; practical experience in bacterial isolation and molecular techniques; research publications in peer-reviewed journals; proficiency in computer applications, data entry, and report writing. Only candidates holding a Provisional or Final Degree certificate are eligible.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum age 21 years and maximum age 45 years as on the date of submission of application / interview date, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD and female 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.

Document Scrutiny & Academic Merit Screening

Online ScrutinyQualifying Only

Walk-in / Online Personal Interview

Hybrid (Walk-in / Online)Merit Scored

Applications received via email are scrutinized for baseline eligibility and relevant specialization in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences. Eligible candidates participate in a Walk-in or Online Interview before the Selection Committee on October 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM at ICAR-IVRI Regional Station, Palampur. Final selection is based entirely on interview performance and academic/research merit.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component40% WeightageMarks and academic performance in Graduation/Diploma in relevant Agricultural Sciences/Technology, or Post-Graduation in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences.
Evaluation Component30% WeightageDocumented experience in bacterial isolation, molecular biology techniques (PCR, electrophoresis), and quality of published research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Evaluation Component30% WeightageInterview evaluation covering veterinary microbiology, animal infectious diseases (footrot pathogenesis), diagnostics, computer data entry, and scientific report writing.

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 Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) Regional Station, Palampur, is a premier national research center nestled in the Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh, specializing in animal health research in the north-western Himalayan region. The Young Professional-I is deployed under the All India Network Project on Challenging and Emerging Diseases of Animal (AINP-CEDA) focusing on Footrot in sheep and goats. Daily responsibilities include bacterial isolation, molecular diagnostics (PCR, nucleic acid extraction), laboratory inventory management, field sample collection from livestock farms across hilly terrains, and technical report writing. The work environment is academic and collaborative, providing deep exposure to frontier veterinary microbiology.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The engagement is purely temporary and contractual, time-bound under the ANIP-CEDA project with duration likely up to March 2031 (subject to annual performance evaluation and sanction of project funds). The place of posting is strictly ICAR-IVRI Regional Station, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. The contractual engagement confers no right to regularization, absorption, or re-employment in ICAR or IVRI.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual Young Professional roles under ICAR do not carry a departmental promotion hierarchy. However, working on a funded national network project at ICAR-IVRI provides crucial research credentials, high-impact peer-reviewed publications, and competitive advantages for ICAR-NET, CSIR-JRF/SRF, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) examinations, and doctoral fellowship admissions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Mandatory Advance Email Submission: Candidates must submit their complete bio-data along with self-attested certificates as a single PDF file to [email protected] prior to attending the interview.
  • Strict Degree Certificate Requirement: Only candidates possessing a Provisional or Final Degree Certificate are eligible; candidates awaiting final-year results cannot apply.
  • Field Travel Requirement: The selected candidate will be required to travel to rural field sites and high-altitude pastoral farms for sample collection as part of research work.
  • No TA/DA Provided: No travel allowance or daily allowance will be paid for attending the physical walk-in interview at Palampur.
  • Notice Period for Exit: The appointee must serve at least one month's notice before resigning, while the institute reserves the right to terminate engagement immediately for unsatisfactory performance.

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

  • Unreserved / Open1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated emoluments of Rs. 30,000/- per month (fixed) under ICAR guidelines for Young Professional-I. No house rent allowance (HRA), dearness allowance (DA), or medical benefits are provided.

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 prescribed application format (Annexure-II) from the official notification PDF or www.ivri.nic.in.
  2. Fill out the bio-data form including personal details, academic history from Matriculation onwards, previous experience, and publication details.
  3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph and attach self-attested copies of 10th, 12th, Bachelor's, and Master's degree certificates, consolidated marksheets, experience certificates, and caste proof.
  4. Merge the completed application form and all supporting documents into a single PDF file.
  5. Send the scanned application PDF in advance via email to Dr. Rinku Sharma (Principal Scientist & PI) at [email protected].
  6. Attend the Walk-in / Online Interview on October 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM at ICAR-IVRI, Regional Station, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh (176061) along with all original documents for verification.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for this recruitment.

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The walk-in / online interview is scheduled for October 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM at ICAR - Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Regional Station, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh (176061).

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