Indian Agricultural Research Institute
IARI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026
- ICAR-IARI
- Contractual
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Email application
Application deadline
5 October 2026
ClosedLast date for email submission of application and certificates
Posted 9 October 2026
Email application
Quick facts
- Vacancies
- 1
- Qualification
- Master's degree in Plant Physiology
- Age
- Up to 35 years
- Pay
- Starting from ₹25,000/month
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Employment
- Contractual
- Apply mode
- Email application
Overview
IARI invites applications for one temporary Project Associate-I position under a CCRH sponsored mung bean research project.
Positions & vacancies
1 vacancy across 1 post
New Delhi · Contractual
- Age
- Up to 35 years
- Experience
- Research experience in plant physiology, field phenotyping and data analysis is desirable. No minimum duration is stated.
Eligibility
Essential Educational
A master's degree in one of the listed disciplines is required.
Alternative 1 of 7. Master's degree in Plant Physiology
Alternative 2 of 7. Master's degree in Molecular Biology
Alternative 3 of 7. Master's degree in Biotechnology
Alternative 4 of 7. Master's degree in Agronomy
Alternative 5 of 7. Master's degree in Plant Sciences
Alternative 6 of 7. Master's degree in Botany
Alternative 7 of 7. Master's degree in Plant Genetic Resources
Desirable Research Experience
Alternative 1 of 3. Research experience in plant physiology No minimum duration is stated.(Desirable)
Alternative 2 of 3. Research experience in field phenotyping No minimum duration is stated.(Desirable)
Alternative 3 of 3. Research experience in data analysis No minimum duration is stated.(Desirable)
Age limit
Maximum age 35 years
Age as of 5 October 2026.
Relaxation is 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST and women candidates as per Government guidelines.
Salary & benefits
Project Associate-I
₹31,000
per month
Applicable to candidates with NET qualification through CSIR, UGC or ICAR, or with GATE qualification.
₹25,000
per month
Applicable to eligible candidates who do not fall in the NET or GATE category stated for the higher rate.
Selection process
- 1
Application Screening
Applications will be screened and shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
- 2
Offline Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an offline interview at the Division of Plant Physiology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.
Important dates
Application deadline
5 Oct 2026
Applications closed
Other important dates
- Maximum age 35 years5 October 2026
How to apply
- 1
Email application
Send a soft copy of the completed application and required certificates by email on or before 5 October 2026. Use the prescribed bio-data format, affix an attested recent passport-size photograph, and merge the supporting documents with the application into a single PDF of appropriate size.
Email: recruitmentphysiology@gmail.com
recruitmentphysiology@gmail.com
Email application
Documents required
Additional information
Selection summary
Applications will be screened and shortlisted candidates will be called for an offline interview at the Division of Plant Physiology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.
Eligibility notes
The post requires a master's degree in one of the listed plant science or related disciplines. The age limit is 35 years, with relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST and women candidates as per Government guidelines.
Application instructions
Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria must send a soft copy of the application and required certificates to recruitmentphysiology@gmail.com by 5 October 2026. The prescribed bio-data format should be used, a recent attested passport-size photograph should be affixed, and supporting documents should be merged with the application into a single PDF of appropriate size.
Important notes
The post is purely temporary and contractual for an initial period of one year or the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. It may be extended each year after satisfactory performance until termination of the scheme. There is no provision for re-engagement after termination of the scheme. Candidates who are currently employed must provide a No Objection Certificate.
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