🌱 IARI JRF/SRF & Field Assistant Recruitment 2026
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
DBT-Funded Project on Pomegranate Genetics & Bacterial Blight Resistance
🧬 Research Project
Project Title:
“Genetic dissection for fruit size, quality and bacterial blight resistance in pomegranate through genome-wide association mapping”
Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Institute: ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
Division: Division of Fruits & Horticultural Technology
Location: IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012
📌 Vacancy Details
| 🏢 Organization | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) |
| 💼 Position 1 | Junior Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow |
| 🔢 JRF/SRF Vacancy | 01 Post |
| 💼 Position 2 | Field Assistant |
| 🔢 Field Assistant Vacancy | 02 Posts |
| 💰 JRF/SRF Fellowship | ₹37,000 + 27% HRA (1st & 2nd Year) |
| 💰 3rd Year Fellowship | ₹42,000 + 27% HRA |
| 💰 Field Assistant | ₹20,000 + 27% HRA |
| 📅 Interview Date | 28 September 2026 |
| ⏰ Reporting Time | 09:30 AM |
| 📍 Interview Venue | Division of Fruits & Horticultural Technology, IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi |
🔬 JRF / SRF – Eligibility
Essential Qualification:
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines with 4/5 years Bachelor’s degree:
- Horticulture
- Fruit Science
- Genetics
- Plant Breeding
- Genetics & Plant Breeding
- Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
- Life Sciences
Candidates with a postgraduate degree in Basic Sciences along with a 3-year Bachelor’s degree must have:
- UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET qualification
- GATE qualification
- Equivalent national-level qualification
- OR Ph.D. in the relevant disciplines
🧪 Desirable Experience – JRF/SRF
Candidates having experience or knowledge in the following areas will be preferred:
🌾 Field Assistant – Eligibility
Essential Qualification:
- B.Sc. in any discipline
- OR 3-year Diploma in Engineering and Technology OR Graduate degree in any discipline
Desirable:
- Ability to take and record fruit-related data
- Ability to perform various fruit analyses
- Knowledge of biochemical analysis
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
💰 Fellowship / Salary
| Post | Fellowship / Month |
|---|---|
| JRF/SRF – 1st & 2nd Year | ₹37,000 + 27% HRA |
| JRF/SRF – 3rd Year | ₹42,000 + 27% HRA |
| Field Assistant | ₹20,000 + 27% HRA |
🎂 Age Limit
JRF/SRF:
- Maximum 35 years for men
- Maximum 40 years for women
- Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government of India/ICAR rules
Field Assistant:
Maximum age: 50 years
🚶 Walk-in Interview Details
📅 Date: 28 September 2026
⏰ Reporting Time: 09:30 AM
📍 Venue: Division of Fruits & Horticultural Technology, IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012
Candidates for JRF/SRF must report by 09:30 AM for certificate verification.
⚠️ Candidates reporting after 10:30 AM for certificate verification will NOT be considered for the interview.
The interview for the Field Assistant position will be conducted after the JRF/SRF interview on the same day.
📩 How to Apply
Candidates are required to fill the prescribed application/biodata format and submit it along with self-attested copies of the required documents.
📄 Documents Required
- Filled Biodata/Application Form
- Recent passport-size photograph
- 10th certificate
- 12th certificate
- Undergraduate marksheets/certificate
- Postgraduate marksheets/certificate
- NET/GATE/equivalent certificate, if applicable
- Date of Birth proof
- Experience certificates
- Research publications, if any
- Project work report/thesis
- Other relevant testimonials
📧 Application Submission Email
nripendras72@gmail.com
📅 Last Date for Sending Application: 25 September 2026
Eligible candidates should send the duly filled application form along with the required documents and biodata before the deadline.
📋 Important Documents & Conditions
- Candidates currently working elsewhere must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer.
- Candidates should bring original certificates for verification at the interview.
- Candidates should bring thesis/project work, experience certificates and published research papers to support their experience claims.
- Academic marks must be clearly mentioned in the biodata and supported by relevant certificates.
- Only candidates possessing the essential qualifications will be considered for the interview.
⏳ Duration of Appointment
The positions are purely temporary and contractual. The initial appointment will be for one year or the project duration, whichever is earlier.
The appointment may be extended yearly based on satisfactory performance and continuation of the project/scheme.
📝 Selection Process
- Application submission
- Screening based on essential qualifications
- Certificate verification
- Academic score assessment
- Walk-in interview
- Final selection based on applicable criteria
🚫 No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Bring original certificates for verification.
- JRF/SRF candidates reporting after 10:30 AM will not be considered.
- Medical certificate will be required at the time of joining.
- Concealing facts or canvassing in any form may lead to disqualification.
- Any relative working in ICAR/IARI must be declared in the prescribed declaration form.
- Non-declaration of such relationship may lead to disqualification.
- TA/DA will not be provided for attending the interview.
👇 Download Official Advertisement & Application Format 👇
📥 OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION / APPLY🎯 Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is particularly suitable for candidates from Horticulture, Fruit Science, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology and Life Sciences backgrounds.
🍎 Excellent Opportunity for Plant Biotechnology Candidates
Candidates interested in plant molecular biology, molecular markers, marker-assisted breeding, fruit crop improvement, phenotyping, biochemical analysis and genomic studies may find this project highly relevant.
📋 Quick Summary
| Institute | ICAR-IARI, New Delhi |
| Posts | JRF/SRF – 01 | Field Assistant – 02 |
| JRF/SRF Salary | ₹37,000 + 27% HRA |
| 3rd Year | ₹42,000 + 27% HRA |
| Field Assistant Salary | ₹20,000 + 27% HRA |
| Interview | 28 September 2026, 09:30 AM |
| Application Deadline | 25 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Email + Walk-in Interview |
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