ICAR-IARI Recruitment 2026 for 4 Young Professional-II Posts
August 12, 2026
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), New Delhi has announced Recruitment 2026 for 4 Young Professional-II (YP-II) posts under the National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS). The vacancies are available under the ISTA Facility and Seed-based Input Delivery System components, with one vacancy under each of the four notified post codes. Candidates with postgraduate qualifications or relevant graduate degrees in Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Business Administration or Humanities can apply, subject to the requirements of the respective position. All four Young Professional-II posts offer consolidated remuneration of ₹42,000 per month. Eligible candidates can directly attend the walk-in interview on 1 September 2026 at the Division of Seed Science and Technology, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
Name of Organization
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI)
Post Name
Young Professional-II (YP-II)
Education
Post Graduation in relevant subjects OR Graduate Degree in relevant Agricultural Sciences / Engineering / Technology / Business Administration / Humanities
Total Vacancies
4 Posts
Salary
₹42,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
21 to 45 years; relaxation applicable as per ICAR rules
Application Fee
Nil / Not specified
Selection Process
Walk-in Interview
Apply Mode
Walk-in Interview
Job Location
New Delhi
Interview Date
1 September 2026
Reporting Time
10:00 AM
Interview Time
10:30 AM
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Young Professional-II – NMHYS-SST-01 (ISTA Facility)
1
Post Graduation or relevant Graduate Degree; desirable disciplines include Seed Science & Technology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Physiology, Botany, Plant Pathology, Biotechnology/Molecular Biology, Agronomy and Horticulture
Young Professional-II – NMHYS-SST-02 (ISTA Facility)
1
Post Graduation or relevant Graduate Degree; desirable disciplines include Seed Science & Technology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Botany/Plant Physiology, Biotechnology/Molecular Biology and Agricultural Statistics/Computer Application
Young Professional-II – NMHYS-SST-03 (Seed-based Input Delivery System)
1
Post Graduation or relevant Graduate Degree; desirable disciplines include Seed Science & Technology, Agricultural Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Biotechnology/Molecular Biology, Plant Physiology and Agronomy
Young Professional-II – NMHYS-SST-04 (Seed-based Input Delivery System)
1
Post Graduation or relevant Graduate Degree; desirable disciplines include Seed Science & Technology, Nano-science & Nanotechnology, Agricultural Chemistry/Chemistry, Biotechnology/Molecular Biology, Soil Science, Plant Physiology and Agronomy
Total
4
Relevant postgraduate or graduate qualification according to the respective post code
How to Apply
Visit the official ICAR-IARI website and open the recruitment notification for Young Professional-II posts.
Download the official notification and prescribed application form given as Annexure-I.
Fill in the application form carefully and clearly mention the relevant post code from NMHYS-SST-01 to NMHYS-SST-04.
Candidates applying for more than one eligible position should submit separate applications for each post.
Prepare one set of self-attested copies of the required documents, including proof of date of birth, mark sheets, degree certificates, category certificate and experience certificates, as applicable.
Bring the completed application form, two passport-size photographs, original certificates and a valid photo identity document for verification.
Report to the Division of Seed Science and Technology, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi – 110012 on 1 September 2026 at 10:00 AM.
The walk-in interview is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM.
Candidates already employed should bring a No Objection Certificate from their current employer.