ICAR-IARI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Research Associate and Young Professional Posts
The Division of Environmental Sciences at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), New Delhi, has invited applications for contractual positions under two Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC), Government of India funded projects related to greenhouse gas emissions from rice cultivation and agricultural soils.
Eligible candidates can apply via email before 18 June 2026.
Organization Details
- Organization: ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI)
- Division: Division of Environmental Sciences
- Location: New Delhi – 110012
- Mode of Interview: Online
- Interview Date: Tentatively 25 June 2026 from 10:00 AM onwards
- Application Mode: Email
- Last Date to Apply: 18 June 2026
- Email ID: SANH.IARI@gmail.com
Project Details
The recruitment is being conducted under the following ongoing MOEFCC-funded projects:
- Developing scaling factors of methane and nitrous oxide emissions from rice cultivation under different management practices (MOEFCC-I)
- GHG emission inventory from agricultural soils and rice cultivation for Preparation of India’s Second and Third Biennial Transparency Report (MOEFCC-II)
Vacancy Details
1. Research Associate (MOEFCC-I)
- Number of Posts: 1
- Salary: ₹61,000 per month + HRA
Essential Qualifications
- PhD in Environmental Sciences or Plant Physiology from a recognized university/institution
- Minimum five years of research experience in greenhouse gas emission measurement from rice fields and emission factor development
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in chromatographic GHG analysis
- Knowledge of volatilization losses
- Experience in crop modelling and data analysis software
2. Young Professional-II
- Number of Posts: 1
- Salary: ₹42,000 per month (Consolidated)
Essential Qualifications
- Master’s degree with First Class in Environmental Sciences from a recognized university/institution
- Minimum two years of experience in GHG measurement and gas chromatographic analysis
Desirable Qualifications
- Proficiency in data analysis software
- Experience in soil and plant analysis
3. Young Professional-I
- Number of Posts: 1
- Salary: ₹30,000 per month (Consolidated)
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institution
- At least one year of experience in GHG sampling and chromatographic analysis
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in handling gas chromatograph and canopy analyser
Age Limit
- Research Associate: Maximum 40 years
- Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and women candidates
- Relaxation of 3 years for OBC candidates
- Young Professional Posts: Maximum 45 years
Age will be calculated as on 30 May 2026.
Selection Process
- Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications and experience.
- Shortlisted candidates will receive interview details via email.
- The interview will be conducted online.
Important Instructions
- The posts are purely temporary and contractual in nature up to 31 March 2027.
- Extension may be granted based on project continuation and performance.
- Candidates must send the filled application form along with self-attested scanned copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, publications, photograph, and other supporting documents.
- Original documents will be verified at the time of joining.
- Candidates must disclose if any relatives are employed in ICAR/IARI.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should send their application in the prescribed format along with supporting documents via email to:
Applications must reach on or before 18 June 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 18 June 2026 |
| Online Interview Date | 25 June 2026 (Tentative) |