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Indian Agricultural Research Institute

ICAR-IARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

  • ICAR-IARI
  • Contractual
  • Email application
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Application deadline

11 October 2026

Closed

Last date to send application by email

Posted 9 October 2026

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Quick facts

Vacancies
2
Qualification
Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Dairy Economics, Fisheries…
Age
21 - 35 years
Pay
Starting from ₹37,000/month
Employment
Contractual
Apply mode
Email application

Overview

ICAR-IARI Division of Agricultural Economics invites applications for two Senior Research Fellow positions under two research projects, with selection through online interview.

Positions & vacancies

2 vacancies across 1 post

Contractual

Age
21 - 35 years
Experience
Candidates following the 3-year Bachelor's plus 2-year Master's pathway must have at least 2 years of research experience. Knowledge and analytical experience specified for each project are desirable.

By discipline / post variant

DisciplineVacancies
Collaborative Research and Capacity Building Training for Agricultural Policy Analysis1
CARISMMA Sustainable Food System Study1

Eligibility

Senior Research Fellow6 disciplines

Four or Five Year Bachelor's Pathway

Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Dairy Economics, Fisheries Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Statistics or Economics with a 4-year or 5-year Bachelor's degree

Four or Five Year Bachelor's Pathway

Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Dairy Economics, Fisheries Economics, Economics or Agricultural Statistics with a 4-year or 5-year Bachelor's degree

Three Year Bachelor's and Two Year Master's Pathway

Education

Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Economics, Dairy Economics, Fisheries Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Statistics or Economics with a 3-year Bachelor's degree and a 2-year Master's degree

Experience

At least 2 years of research experience Required for candidates following the 3-year Bachelor's plus 2-year Master's pathway.

Exam qualification

NET qualification Required for candidates following the 3-year Bachelor's plus 2-year Master's pathway.

Three Year Bachelor's and Two Year Master's Pathway

Education

Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Economics, Dairy Economics, Fisheries Economics, Economics or Agricultural Statistics with a 3-year Bachelor's degree and a 2-year Master's degree

Experience

At least 2 years of research experience Required for candidates following the 3-year Bachelor's plus 2-year Master's pathway.

Exam qualification

NET qualification Required for candidates following the 3-year Bachelor's plus 2-year Master's pathway.

Agricultural Policy Analysis Desirable

Computer knowledge

Experience in use of statistical software for data analysis(Desirable)

Skill

Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques(Desirable)

CARISMMA Desirable

Computer knowledge

Experience in use of statistical software for data analysis(Desirable)

Skill

Knowledge of quantitative techniques, data management and analysis(Desirable)

Age limit

Minimum age 21 years and maximum age 35 years as on 16.10.2026

Age as of 16 October 2026.

Upper-age relaxation is five years for SC, ST and women candidates and three years for OBC candidates.

Salary & benefits

Senior Research Fellow

₹37,000

per month

Applicable for the first and second year, plus 27 percent HRA.

₹42,000

per month

Applicable from the third year onwards, plus 27 percent HRA.

Selection process

  1. 1

    Online Interview

    Only candidates possessing the essential qualifications will be called for the online interview scheduled for 16.10.2026 at 10:00 AM onwards.

  2. 2

    Original Document Verification

    Original documents will be verified at the time of final selection.

Important dates

Application deadline

11 Oct 2026

Applications closed

Reporting schedule

FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER

  • Senior Research Fellow

    10:00 AM

    Online Interview

Other important dates

  • Minimum age 21 years and maximum age 35 years as on 16.10.202616 October 2026

How to apply

  1. 1

    Email application

    Send the completed prescribed application form with self-attested copies of certificates, mark sheets, experience certificate and other applicable documents by 11.10.2026.

    Email: bioversityagecon@gmail.com

    bioversityagecon@gmail.com
Apply by email

Email application

Documents required

Additional information

Selection summary

Eligible candidates will be called for an online interview on 16.10.2026 at 10:00 AM onwards. Original documents will be verified at final selection, and selected candidates must produce original documents and medical certificates at joining.

Eligibility notes

Only candidates possessing the essential qualifications will be called for the online interview. The SRF age limit is 21 to 35 years as on the interview date, with five years relaxation for SC, ST and women candidates and three years relaxation for OBC candidates.

Application instructions

Candidates must send the prescribed application form with self-attested copies of certificates, mark sheets and experience certificate to bioversityagecon@gmail.com by 11.10.2026. The prescribed declarations and other applicable supporting documents must also be attached.

Important notes

The posts are purely contractual, purely temporary and coterminous with the respective projects. Candidates cannot claim regular appointment at the Institute. Concealment of facts or canvassing may lead to disqualification or termination, and false claims may result in rejection of candidature.

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