• 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.
ICAR-NDRI Karnal Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 10 SRF, YP-I, YP-II & Project Posts
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Sep 7, 2026
Starts
Sep 7, 2026
Deadline
Sep 29, 2026
Exam Date
Sep 29, 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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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.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Reporting and Registration at ICAR-NDRI Karnal (Respective Divisions, 21 to 29 September 2026)
Original Document Verification & Custodian Verification for Essential Degrees & Experience
Practical Test / Skill Test of Screened Candidates on Scheduled Date
Walk-in Panel Interview before the Selection Committee
Selection Declaration & Project Engagement Order
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.
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- 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
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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
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).
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Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil. No application fee is payable.
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Sep 7, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 29, 2026
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Reporting and Registration at ICAR-NDRI Karnal (Respective Divisions, 21 to 29 September 2026)
Original Document Verification & Custodian Verification for Essential Degrees & Experience
Practical Test / Skill Test of Screened Candidates on Scheduled Date
Walk-in Panel Interview before the Selection Committee
Selection Declaration & Project Engagement Order
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.
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