ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026: Project Associate I and Field Worker Walk-In Interview on 27 October 2026

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Division of Genetics, New Delhi, will hold a walk-in interview on 27 October 2026 at 10:00 AM for one Project Associate I and one Field Worker. Both posts sit under a DBT-funded wheat project. As of 7 October 2026 the interview is scheduled and has not yet taken place. The posts are temporary and contractual, so this is not a permanent government job.

ICAR IARI Walk-In Interview 2026 at a Glance

Nature of the Job: Project Post, Not a Regular Appointment

The notice says the posts will be filled on a contract basis initially up to 31 March 2027, or until the project is completed, whichever is earlier. The contract may be extended periodically depending on performance, until the project ends. Selected candidates cannot claim regular appointment at the Institute. The notice does not describe these as apprenticeships. They are project posts.

Posts, Pay and Eligibility

Project Associate I (1 post)

Pay: The notice gives two fixed monthly amounts:

• Rs. 31,000 + HRA for scholars selected through CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or through a national-level examination run by Central Government departments, agencies or institutions.
• Rs. 25,000 + HRA for others who do not fall under that category (the notice cites DST OM No. SR/S9/Z-05/2019 dated 10/07/2020).

Essential qualification (either of the following):

• A Master's degree in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Genetics and Plant Breeding or Biotechnology, with a 4- or 5-year bachelor's degree. Candidates with a 3-year bachelor's degree must also have NET (UGC/CSIR/ICAR, including lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or selection through a national-level examination conducted by Central Government departments, agencies or institutions.
• A Master's degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences or MVSc, or a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or Medicine, from a recognized university or equivalent.

Desirable: Experience in molecular markers, field phenotyping and handling field crops.

Field Worker (1 post)

Pay: Rs. 18,000 + HRA per month, fixed.

Essential qualification: A graduate degree in any discipline.

Desirable: Knowledge of working in a laboratory, field and glasshouse.

Age Limit

The English text of the notice sets a maximum age of 35 years for Project Associate I and 50 years for Field Worker. It allows five years' relaxation for SC/ST candidates and women, and three years for OBC candidates.

Evidence conflict: The Hindi section of the same notice appears to give 35 years for the Field Worker as well. Check the age limit for this post against the official PDF, or with the Division, before travelling.

How to Attend and What to Carry

The notice names no online form, application portal or email address. Candidates are asked to appear in person at the interview with the following:

1. The duly filled and signed application form, in the format annexed to the notice. It asks for personal details, education from 10th onwards, experience of one year or more, published research papers, a no-objection certificate from the present employer, and a truthfulness declaration.
2. Original educational and other relevant documents.
3. One set of self-attested photocopies.
4. A recent photograph on the form. The notice also lists certificates from matriculation onwards, a date-of-birth certificate, a NET or equivalent certificate, a degree certificate (original or provisional), and proof of experience and publications.
5. The signed relative declaration, which every candidate must submit, as described below.

Term 4 of the notice mentions scanned certificates attached to the application form. The notice does not say where or how they should be sent in advance, so do not assume an email submission route exists.

Rules That Can Affect Your Candidature

• Only candidates with the essential qualifications will be entertained for the interview.
• No TA/DA or other expenses are paid for attending.
• A candidate with any near or distant relative employed at ICAR/IARI must declare the relative's name, designation, nature of duties and relationship in writing before the interview. The notice says such a candidate will not be allowed to appear. All other candidates must also submit the signed declaration in the annexed format.
• Concealing facts or canvassing in any form can lead to disqualification or termination. False claims found later lead to rejection of candidature.
• The selected candidate must produce all original documents and a medical certificate at joining.
• Disputes fall under the jurisdiction of New Delhi courts only.

What the Notice Does Not Say

• It states no application fee, and it does not say there is none.
• It gives no application closing date. 27 October 2026 is the interview date, and candidates must present their papers that day.
• It does not describe the selection method beyond the interview and document verification, such as marking or a written test.
• It gives no email address or online link for submitting an application.
• It does not say whether any reservation applies beyond calling the position unreserved.

Why Learners Should Read the Official PDF

For exam aspirants in genetics, plant breeding, biotechnology or agriculture, project posts like this can be a research stepping stone. They are time-bound, linked to funding, and different from posts filled through regular recruitment examinations. Read the full notice and annexure at the official PDF on iari.res.in before finalising your documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a permanent job?

No. The notice calls the posts purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The initial contract runs up to 31 March 2027 or project completion, whichever is earlier.

When and where is the interview?

It is on 27 October 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.

Can a graduate in any subject apply?

Only for the Field Worker post, where the notice requires a graduate degree in any discipline. Project Associate I has the subject and degree conditions listed above.