Contractual / Regular

ICAR-NDRI Karnal Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 10 SRF, YP-I, YP-II & Project Posts

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Sep. 7, 2026
Young Professional-I (ABT Division)Project Technical Support-I (Dairy Microbiology)Young Professional-II (Dairy Chemistry)Senior Research Fellow (Animal Nutrition - Cornell Project)Young Professional-II (Animal Nutrition - Cornell Project)Young Professional-I (Animal Biotechnology - NP Scheme)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
10 Posts (SRF: 3, YP-II: 3, YP-I: 3, Project Tech Support: 1)
Pay Scale
₹18,000/- to ₹42,000/- + HRA per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
21 to 45 Years (SRF: Men 35, Women 40; PTS-I: 28; YP: 21-45)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 7, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 7, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 29, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 29, 2026

Application Window7 – 29 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

Young Professional-I (3 Posts): Graduate degree in any discipline / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Genetics / Zoology OR 3-year Diploma in Animal Husbandry / Veterinary Sciences.
Project Technical Support-I (1 Post): 3-year Graduate Degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Zoology / Life Sciences with 1 year relevant experience.
Young Professional-II (3 Posts): Post Graduate Degree in Dairy Chemistry / Dairy Tech / Food Tech / Food Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Animal Nutrition.
Senior Research Fellow (3 Posts): Master's Degree in Animal Nutrition / Dairy Microbiology / Dairy Technology / Food Tech / Life Sciences with 4/5-year Bachelor's degree OR 3-year Bachelor's + Master's with NET/GATE and 2 years research experience.
Age Limits: SRF: Men 35 yrs, Women 40 yrs; Project Tech Support-I: 28 yrs; YP-I & YP-II: 21 to 45 yrs.

Age Limit & Relaxations

SRF: Upper age limit 35 years for Men and 40 years for Women; Project Technical Support-I: 28 years; Young Professional-I & II: 21 to 45 years as on the date of interview. Standard GoI/ICAR relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PH.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Reporting and Registration at ICAR-NDRI Karnal (Respective Divisions, 21 to 29 September 2026)

OfflineQualifying Only

Original Document Verification & Custodian Verification for Essential Degrees & Experience

OfflineQualifying Only

Practical Test / Skill Test of Screened Candidates on Scheduled Date

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Panel Interview before the Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection Declaration & Project Engagement Order

OfflineQualifying Only

Candidates must attend the Walk-in-Interview on the scheduled dates between 21 September and 29 September 2026 at ICAR-NDRI, Karnal. Candidates should report at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time (10:00 AM / 02:00 PM) with typed application form, passport photograph, original degrees, transcripts, and experience certificates. Selection involves document verification, a mandatory practical/skill screening test, and a personal interview before the Selection Committee.

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.

Project staff (Senior Research Fellows, Young Professionals, and Project Technical Support) operate across the premier research divisions of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal, Haryana. NDRI is India's apex institute for dairy education and research under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Appointees work in advanced laboratory environments across the Animal Biotechnology, Dairy Microbiology, Dairy Chemistry, Animal Nutrition, and Dairy Technology divisions, or at the Livestock Research Centre (LRC). Daily tasks include isolating and characterising probiotic exopolysaccharides, developing aptamer lateral flow assays for Aflatoxin M1 detection, handling ruminant rumen fermentation trials, operating sophisticated analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GLC, GC-MS, spectrophotometers, and lyophilizers), conducting livestock greenhouse gas (GHG) emission monitoring, managing bovine health, and compiling empirical research reports for sponsors including ICMR, DST, MOEF&CC, and Cornell University (USA). Research work runs during standard institute hours (09:30 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday to Saturday).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at ICAR-NDRI Main Campus, Karnal, Haryana – 132001. All positions are purely temporary, contractual, and co-terminus with their respective research projects/schemes (tenures ranging from March 2027 to December 2028), subject to periodic progress reviews and fund availability. Engagement does not confer any right for permanent absorption in ICAR.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Paid fixed monthly emoluments ranging from ₹18,000/- + HRA (Project Technical Support-I), ₹30,000/- (YP-I), ₹35,000/- to ₹42,000/- (YP-II), and ₹37,000/- to ₹42,000/- + HRA (SRF with 3rd-year increment). While contractual, publishing high-impact research papers and gaining rigorous experimental exposure at ICAR-NDRI serves as an elite qualification for securing Ph.D. admissions, CSIR/ICAR ARS (Agricultural Research Service) Scientist positions, and R&D roles across the multinational dairy and food processing industries.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Mandatory Pre-Interview Skill/Practical Screening: Prior to appearing before the interview board, eligible candidates will undergo a mandatory practical test / skill test on the scheduled interview date.
  • Strict Registration Cut-off (10:00 AM / 02:00 PM): Candidates must report at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time; no entry or registration will be permitted after 10:00 AM (for morning sessions) or 02:00 PM (for afternoon sessions).
  • Original Degrees and Experience Mandatory: Candidates must bring original degree certificates (or provisional degree certificates) and transcripts showing percentage/CGPA, along with original experience certificates; candidates failing to produce originals will be summarily disqualified.
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) Invariant: Candidates currently working in any project, scheme, or organization must present a valid 'No Objection Certificate' from their present employer at the time of 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-I (ABT Division / LRC Section)3
  • Young Professional-II (Dairy Chemistry / Animal Nutrition / ABT)3
  • Senior Research Fellow (Animal Nutrition / Dairy Technology)3
  • Project Technical Support-I (Dairy Microbiology Division)1
Total Vacancies10 Posts (SRF: 3, YP-II: 3, YP-I: 3, Project Tech Support: 1)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• Project Technical Support-I: ₹18,000/- + 10% HRA p.m.
• Young Professional-I: ₹30,000/- fixed p.m.
• Young Professional-II: ₹35,000/- to ₹42,000/- fixed p.m.
• Senior Research Fellow: ₹37,000/- to ₹42,000/- + HRA p.m.

Consolidated monthly emoluments ranging from ₹18,000/- + HRA (Project Technical Support-I), ₹30,000/- (YP-I), ₹35,000/- to ₹42,000/- (YP-II), and ₹37,000/- to ₹42,000/- + HRA (SRF).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is payable.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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ICAR-NDRI Karnal is hiring for 10 contractual research positions: Senior Research Fellow (3 posts), Young Professional-II (3 posts), Young Professional-I (3 posts), and Project Technical Support-I (1 post) across various sponsored projects.

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