ICAR-IARI Division of Environmental Sciences Young Professional (YP-I/YP-II), Project Associate-II & Project Assistant Online Interview 2026 - 20 Posts | Apply by 31 Oct 2026
Division of Environmental Sciences
Delhi - New Delhi - 110012
| Position | Code | Grade | Age | Last Date | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YP-II | NACAP | Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology / Chemistry | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-II | NACAP | Environmental Sciences / Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-II | NACAP | Environmental Science (5+ years climate research) | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-II | NACAP | Environmental Sciences / Soil Science | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-II | NACAP | Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry / Environmental Sciences / Agricultural Microbiology / Agronomy | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-II | NACAP | Hydrology / Water Resources / Soil & Water Conservation Engineering | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-II | NACAP | Agriculture / Basic Sciences (Life Sciences) | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-II | NACAP | Genetics & Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics (Post 8) | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-II | NACAP | Genetics & Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics (Post 9) | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-II | NACAP | Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-II | NACAP | Plant Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-II | NACAP | Agricultural Meteorology / Climate Science / Atmospheric Science | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-II | NACAP | Agronomy / Agrometeorology / Plant Physiology (Post 13) | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-II | NACAP | Agronomy / Agrometeorology / Plant Physiology (Post 14) | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-I | NACAP | Agriculture / Sciences / Engineering (Graduate) | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-I | NACAP | Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-I | NACAP | Agricultural Sciences / Horticulture / Natural Resource Management | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Project Associate-II | NMSHE-TF Agriculture | — | — | —–35 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Project Assistant | NMSHE-TF Agriculture | — | — | —–35 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| YP-II | MoEF&CC (UNFCCC BTR & FNC) | — | — | —–45 | 31 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 20 | ||||
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Indian Agricultural Research Institute Important Dates 2026
Indian Agricultural Research Institute Application Fee 2026
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Indian Agricultural Research Institute Age Limit 2026
Maximum Age
45 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
Indian Agricultural Research Institute Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | Rs. 30,000/- per month (Fixed) | Rs. 35,000/- per month + 24% HRA for 1st & 2nd year; Rs. 42,000/- per month + 24% HRA for 3rd, 4th & 5th year | Rs. 20,000/- per month + 24% HRA for 1st, 2nd & 3rd year; Rs. 23,000/- per month + 24% HRA for 4th & 5th year
Indian Agricultural Research Institute Post Details
| S.No. | Position Title | Vacancies | Salary | Qualifications | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YP-II | NACAP | Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology / Chemistry | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | Master's Degree in Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology / Chemistry with NET qualification. Should have data analysis skills. | Previous work experience in agricultural microbiology projects, specifically in developing formulation/delivery systems of microorganisms, valorization of agro-industrial wastes, and handling equipment such as fermenters, GC, HPLC and electrophoresis; good knowledge of statistical tools. | 45 yrs |
| 2 | YP-II | NACAP | Environmental Sciences / Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | First class Master's degree with specialization in Environmental Sciences / Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (with thesis work). | Working knowledge/experience of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and LCA tools; handling of instruments like GC and GC-MS; scientific literature review; good scientific writing skills; data curation and analysis using advanced software such as R. | 45 yrs |
| 3 | YP-II | NACAP | Environmental Science (5+ years climate research) | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | First class Master's degree in Environmental Science. A minimum of five years of research experience in climate change and its impacts on agriculture. Those with a 3-year Bachelor's degree must have UGC/ICAR/CSIR/NET. | Proficiency in field experimentation, plant and soil sample collection, processing and laboratory analysis; hands-on experience operating and maintaining laboratory instruments including flame photometer, spectrophotometer, Kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer, infrared gas analyzer (IRGA) and canopy analyzer; literature review, data extraction/compilation, statistical analysis, interpretation and visualization using MS Excel; preparation of research papers and scientific reports. | 45 yrs |
| 4 | YP-II | NACAP | Environmental Sciences / Soil Science | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | Master's Degree / M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences / Soil Science with first class or OGPA >= 7.5 from a recognized university / institution. | Experience in chromatographic greenhouse gas (GHG) analysis, crop modelling and proficiency in computer use and data analysis; experience in taking field observations and samplings. | 45 yrs |
| 5 | YP-II | NACAP | Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry / Environmental Sciences / Agricultural Microbiology / Agronomy | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | Master's Degree / M.Sc. in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Microbiology or Agronomy with first class / OGPA >= 7.5 from a recognized university / institution. | Experience in collection, handling, processing and analysis of soil and/or plant samples using standard analytical protocols; hands-on experience operating at least two to three analytical instruments (CHNS, AAS, Spectrophotometer) commonly used for soil and plant analysis; proficiency in computer applications including MS Office and other relevant IT tools; working knowledge of standard statistical software / packages. | 45 yrs |
| 6 | YP-II | NACAP | Hydrology / Water Resources / Soil & Water Conservation Engineering | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | M.Tech. in Hydrology / Water Resources Engineering / Soil and Water Conservation Engineering / Irrigation and Drainage Engineering or its equivalent. | Expertise in handling climatic data; proficiency in ArcGIS / QGIS and SWAT / SWAT+ / MODFLOW / WEAP models; experience with GEE, Python and R programming and GIS data processing. | 45 yrs |
| 7 | YP-II | NACAP | Agriculture / Basic Sciences (Life Sciences) | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | Postgraduate degree in Agriculture / basic science (Life Sciences), or graduate / postgraduate degree in professional courses (Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences). | Experience in field and laboratory experimentation, data analysis and molecular markers. | 45 yrs |
| 8 | YP-II | NACAP | Genetics & Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics (Post 8) | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | Master's Degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Life Sciences or equivalent, with first class or OGPA > 7.5 from a recognized university / institution. | Experience in field experimentation, crossing, and grain and cooking quality analysis of rice. | 45 yrs |
| 9 | YP-II | NACAP | Genetics & Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics (Post 9) | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | Master's Degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Life Sciences or equivalent, with first class or OGPA > 7.5 from a recognized university / institution. | Experience in field experimentation, crossing, and grain and cooking quality analysis of rice. | 45 yrs |
| 10 | YP-II | NACAP | Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | Post Graduate degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology. | Expertise in Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics. | 45 yrs |
| 11 | YP-II | NACAP | Plant Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc.) in Plant Biochemistry / Plant Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Plant Physiology / Environmental Science / Bioinformatics. | Experience in basic molecular techniques / biochemical techniques, Omics data characterization, gene cloning, etc. | 45 yrs |
| 12 | YP-II | NACAP | Agricultural Meteorology / Climate Science / Atmospheric Science | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | Master's degree in Agricultural Meteorology / Agrometeorology / Agricultural Physics / Environmental Science / Climate Science / Atmospheric Science / Agronomy (with demonstrated computing skills). | Python / R programming; understanding of weather and climate data formats; prior experience in an agricultural research project or with agro / agromet advisory data; data standardisation and meta-analysis. | 45 yrs |
| 13 | YP-II | NACAP | Agronomy / Agrometeorology / Plant Physiology (Post 13) | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | MSc or PhD in Agronomy / Agrometeorology / Plant Physiology / Soil Science / Pathology / Entomology or related equivalent, with first class or OGPA > 6.0 from a recognized university / institution. | Knowledge in use of equipment such as IRGA and other field equipment; laboratory analytical techniques; data processing; programming in R / Python; crop simulation modelling; statistical analysis. | 45 yrs |
| 14 | YP-II | NACAP | Agronomy / Agrometeorology / Plant Physiology (Post 14) | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | MSc or PhD in Agronomy / Agrometeorology / Plant Physiology / Soil Science / Pathology / Entomology or related equivalent, with first class or OGPA > 6.0 from a recognized university / institution. | Knowledge in use of equipment such as IRGA and other field equipment; laboratory analytical techniques; data processing; programming in R / Python; crop simulation modelling; statistical analysis. | 45 yrs |
| 15 | YP-I | NACAP | Agriculture / Sciences / Engineering (Graduate) | 1 | Rs. 30,000/- per month (Fixed) | Graduate degree in Agriculture / Sciences / Engineering. | Experience in field / laboratory experimentation and data entry. | 45 yrs |
| 16 | YP-I | NACAP | Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology | 1 | Rs. 30,000/- per month (Fixed) | B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology. | Hands-on experience in isolation, enrichment, cultivation and maintenance of climate-relevant functional microbial groups such as N2O-reducing bacteria, denitrifiers, ammonia oxidizers (AOB/AOA), methanotrophs and cyanobacteria/microalgae, including handling defined gas-phase cultures and fed-batch cultivation, biomass harvesting and downstream processing; experience in bioformulation development for N2O and CH4 mitigation, carrier-based granular and liquid formulations and shelf-life and quality evaluation; familiarity with field and pot experimentation in rice-wheat, greenhouse gas flux sampling and gas chromatographic estimation of greenhouse gases, and qPCR of functional marker genes; proficiency in statistical analysis and computer applications. | 45 yrs |
| 17 | YP-I | NACAP | Agricultural Sciences / Horticulture / Natural Resource Management | 1 | Rs. 30,000/- per month (Fixed) | Graduation in Agricultural Sciences / Horticulture / Natural Resource Management / Science. Master's degree in Agronomy / Soil Science / Natural Resource Management. | Experience in field trials, laboratory experiments and statistical data analysis. | 45 yrs |
| 18 | Project Associate-II | NMSHE-TF Agriculture | 1 | Rs. 35,000/- per month + 24% HRA for 1st & 2nd year; Rs. 42,000/- per month + 24% HRA for 3rd, 4th & 5th year | i) MSc / MTech / ME / MCA in Computer Science / Information Technology / Atmospheric Science / Geomatics / Geo-informatics / AI-ML / Data Science / Data or System Analytics or equivalent from a recognized university / institution with first class or > 7.5% OGPA; OR ii) Master's Degree in the above subjects with a 4-year / 5-year Bachelor's degree; OR iii) those with a 3-year Bachelor's degree must have UGC / CSIR / ICAR NET / MHRD-GATE qualification or a Ph.D in any of the above disciplines (as per ICAR memorandum F. No. Agri. Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated 13.07.2015 and 09.10.2015). | Experience / knowledge in 3D graphics and animation, image processing, configuring Web Map server, programming in R / IDL / C# / Python / Java / Android scripting, cloud computing, web sources, GIS tools, 3D graphics, animation and 3-D modelling; knowledge of crop / hydrological / climate simulation models, econometric models, and analysis of climate model data. | 35 yrs |
| 19 | Project Assistant | NMSHE-TF Agriculture | 1 | Rs. 20,000/- per month + 24% HRA for 1st, 2nd & 3rd year; Rs. 23,000/- per month + 24% HRA for 4th & 5th year | MSc or PhD in Agronomy / social sciences / environmental sciences. | Knowledge in field experimentation, laboratory analysis of plant and soil samples, field surveys, and farmers' field data collection and processing. | 35 yrs |
| 20 | YP-II | MoEF&CC (UNFCCC BTR & FNC) | 1 | Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed) | MSc or PhD in Geoinformatics / climate science / AI-ML / Data Science or related equivalent, with first class or OGPA > 6.0 from a recognized university / institution. | Knowledge in data processing, programming in R / Python / LINUX, web sources / GEE / GIS tools, and open-source development exposure using APIs; knowledge of climate models and crop production data analysis; Python / R / MATLAB programming; experience / knowledge of both GIS and Remote Sensing tools, GEE and open-source web geo-visualization. | 45 yrs |
| Total Vacancies | 20 | |||||
Indian Agricultural Research Institute Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| S.No. | Post / Trade | UR (General) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YP-II | NACAP | Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology / Chemistry | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | YP-II | NACAP | Environmental Sciences / Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | YP-II | NACAP | Environmental Science (5+ years climate research) | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | YP-II | NACAP | Environmental Sciences / Soil Science | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | YP-II | NACAP | Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry / Environmental Sciences / Agricultural Microbiology / Agronomy | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | YP-II | NACAP | Hydrology / Water Resources / Soil & Water Conservation Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | YP-II | NACAP | Agriculture / Basic Sciences (Life Sciences) | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | YP-II | NACAP | Genetics & Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics (Post 8) | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | YP-II | NACAP | Genetics & Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics (Post 9) | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | YP-II | NACAP | Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | YP-II | NACAP | Plant Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | YP-II | NACAP | Agricultural Meteorology / Climate Science / Atmospheric Science | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | YP-II | NACAP | Agronomy / Agrometeorology / Plant Physiology (Post 13) | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | YP-II | NACAP | Agronomy / Agrometeorology / Plant Physiology (Post 14) | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | YP-I | NACAP | Agriculture / Sciences / Engineering (Graduate) | 1 | 1 |
| 16 | YP-I | NACAP | Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | YP-I | NACAP | Agricultural Sciences / Horticulture / Natural Resource Management | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Project Associate-II | NMSHE-TF Agriculture | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Project Assistant | NMSHE-TF Agriculture | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | YP-II | MoEF&CC (UNFCCC BTR & FNC) | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 20 | |
Indian Agricultural Research Institute Eligibility Criteria 2026
Indian Agricultural Research Institute Qualification / Education
Indian Agricultural Research Institute Job Details & Overview
**ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi - 110012**, **Division of Environmental Sciences** invites applications for the following contractual positions through an **Online Interview**.
**Projects:**
1. National Agricultural Climate Action Platform (NACAP).
2. DST-National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystems (NMSHE) - Task Force on Agriculture project.
3. Assessments on climate change related agricultural losses, damage, impacts, vulnerability and adaptation for national communications (BTR and FNC) to UNFCCC (MoEF&CC Project).
**How to apply:** Eligible candidates must send their application in the enclosed Performa, along with self-attested scanned copies of the original documents, to the AAO (Environmental Sciences) at **env.sci.recruitment@gmail.com** (contact no. 011-25846359) latest by **31st October 2026**. After screening the applications, eligible and shortlisted candidates based on project work requirement will be called by email for the online interview, tentatively fixed for the **first week of November 2026**. Original documents will be verified at the time of appointment. If any candidate is found to have submitted false claims at a later stage, their candidature will be summarily rejected.
**Posts (20 in total):**
1. YP-II | NACAP | Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology / Chemistry
Essential: Master's Degree in Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology / Chemistry with NET qualification. Should have data analysis skills.
Desirable: Previous work experience in agricultural microbiology projects, specifically in developing formulation/delivery systems of microorganisms, valorization of agro-industrial wastes, and handling equipment such as fermenters, GC, HPLC and electrophoresis; good knowledge of statistical tools.
2. YP-II | NACAP | Environmental Sciences / Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
Essential: First class Master's degree with specialization in Environmental Sciences / Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (with thesis work).
Desirable: Working knowledge/experience of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and LCA tools; handling of instruments like GC and GC-MS; scientific literature review; good scientific writing skills; data curation and analysis using advanced software such as R.
3. YP-II | NACAP | Environmental Science (5+ years climate research)
Essential: First class Master's degree in Environmental Science. A minimum of five years of research experience in climate change and its impacts on agriculture. Those with a 3-year Bachelor's degree must have UGC/ICAR/CSIR/NET.
Desirable: Proficiency in field experimentation, plant and soil sample collection, processing and laboratory analysis; hands-on experience operating and maintaining laboratory instruments including flame photometer, spectrophotometer, Kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer, infrared gas analyzer (IRGA) and canopy analyzer; literature review, data extraction/compilation, statistical analysis, interpretation and visualization using MS Excel; preparation of research papers and scientific reports.
4. YP-II | NACAP | Environmental Sciences / Soil Science
Essential: Master's Degree / M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences / Soil Science with first class or OGPA >= 7.5 from a recognized university / institution.
Desirable: Experience in chromatographic greenhouse gas (GHG) analysis, crop modelling and proficiency in computer use and data analysis; experience in taking field observations and samplings.
5. YP-II | NACAP | Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry / Environmental Sciences / Agricultural Microbiology / Agronomy
Essential: Master's Degree / M.Sc. in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Microbiology or Agronomy with first class / OGPA >= 7.5 from a recognized university / institution.
Desirable: Experience in collection, handling, processing and analysis of soil and/or plant samples using standard analytical protocols; hands-on experience operating at least two to three analytical instruments (CHNS, AAS, Spectrophotometer) commonly used for soil and plant analysis; proficiency in computer applications including MS Office and other relevant IT tools; working knowledge of standard statistical software / packages.
6. YP-II | NACAP | Hydrology / Water Resources / Soil & Water Conservation Engineering
Essential: M.Tech. in Hydrology / Water Resources Engineering / Soil and Water Conservation Engineering / Irrigation and Drainage Engineering or its equivalent.
Desirable: Expertise in handling climatic data; proficiency in ArcGIS / QGIS and SWAT / SWAT+ / MODFLOW / WEAP models; experience with GEE, Python and R programming and GIS data processing.
7. YP-II | NACAP | Agriculture / Basic Sciences (Life Sciences)
Essential: Postgraduate degree in Agriculture / basic science (Life Sciences), or graduate / postgraduate degree in professional courses (Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences).
Desirable: Experience in field and laboratory experimentation, data analysis and molecular markers.
8. YP-II | NACAP | Genetics & Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics (Post 8)
Essential: Master's Degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Life Sciences or equivalent, with first class or OGPA > 7.5 from a recognized university / institution.
Desirable: Experience in field experimentation, crossing, and grain and cooking quality analysis of rice.
9. YP-II | NACAP | Genetics & Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics (Post 9)
Essential: Master's Degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Life Sciences or equivalent, with first class or OGPA > 7.5 from a recognized university / institution.
Desirable: Experience in field experimentation, crossing, and grain and cooking quality analysis of rice.
10. YP-II | NACAP | Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology
Essential: Post Graduate degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Genetics / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology.
Desirable: Expertise in Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics.
11. YP-II | NACAP | Plant Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics
Essential: Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc.) in Plant Biochemistry / Plant Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Plant Physiology / Environmental Science / Bioinformatics.
Desirable: Experience in basic molecular techniques / biochemical techniques, Omics data characterization, gene cloning, etc.
12. YP-II | NACAP | Agricultural Meteorology / Climate Science / Atmospheric Science
Essential: Master's degree in Agricultural Meteorology / Agrometeorology / Agricultural Physics / Environmental Science / Climate Science / Atmospheric Science / Agronomy (with demonstrated computing skills).
Desirable: Python / R programming; understanding of weather and climate data formats; prior experience in an agricultural research project or with agro / agromet advisory data; data standardisation and meta-analysis.
13. YP-II | NACAP | Agronomy / Agrometeorology / Plant Physiology (Post 13)
Essential: MSc or PhD in Agronomy / Agrometeorology / Plant Physiology / Soil Science / Pathology / Entomology or related equivalent, with first class or OGPA > 6.0 from a recognized university / institution.
Desirable: Knowledge in use of equipment such as IRGA and other field equipment; laboratory analytical techniques; data processing; programming in R / Python; crop simulation modelling; statistical analysis.
14. YP-II | NACAP | Agronomy / Agrometeorology / Plant Physiology (Post 14)
Essential: MSc or PhD in Agronomy / Agrometeorology / Plant Physiology / Soil Science / Pathology / Entomology or related equivalent, with first class or OGPA > 6.0 from a recognized university / institution.
Desirable: Knowledge in use of equipment such as IRGA and other field equipment; laboratory analytical techniques; data processing; programming in R / Python; crop simulation modelling; statistical analysis.
15. YP-I | NACAP | Agriculture / Sciences / Engineering (Graduate)
Essential: Graduate degree in Agriculture / Sciences / Engineering.
Desirable: Experience in field / laboratory experimentation and data entry.
16. YP-I | NACAP | Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology
Essential: B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology.
Desirable: Hands-on experience in isolation, enrichment, cultivation and maintenance of climate-relevant functional microbial groups such as N2O-reducing bacteria, denitrifiers, ammonia oxidizers (AOB/AOA), methanotrophs and cyanobacteria/microalgae, including handling defined gas-phase cultures and fed-batch cultivation, biomass harvesting and downstream processing; experience in bioformulation development for N2O and CH4 mitigation, carrier-based granular and liquid formulations and shelf-life and quality evaluation; familiarity with field and pot experimentation in rice-wheat, greenhouse gas flux sampling and gas chromatographic estimation of greenhouse gases, and qPCR of functional marker genes; proficiency in statistical analysis and computer applications.
17. YP-I | NACAP | Agricultural Sciences / Horticulture / Natural Resource Management
Essential: Graduation in Agricultural Sciences / Horticulture / Natural Resource Management / Science. Master's degree in Agronomy / Soil Science / Natural Resource Management.
Desirable: Experience in field trials, laboratory experiments and statistical data analysis.
18. Project Associate-II | NMSHE-TF Agriculture
Essential: i) MSc / MTech / ME / MCA in Computer Science / Information Technology / Atmospheric Science / Geomatics / Geo-informatics / AI-ML / Data Science / Data or System Analytics or equivalent from a recognized university / institution with first class or > 7.5% OGPA; OR ii) Master's Degree in the above subjects with a 4-year / 5-year Bachelor's degree; OR iii) those with a 3-year Bachelor's degree must have UGC / CSIR / ICAR NET / MHRD-GATE qualification or a Ph.D in any of the above disciplines (as per ICAR memorandum F. No. Agri. Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated 13.07.2015 and 09.10.2015).
Desirable: Experience / knowledge in 3D graphics and animation, image processing, configuring Web Map server, programming in R / IDL / C# / Python / Java / Android scripting, cloud computing, web sources, GIS tools, 3D graphics, animation and 3-D modelling; knowledge of crop / hydrological / climate simulation models, econometric models, and analysis of climate model data.
19. Project Assistant | NMSHE-TF Agriculture
Essential: MSc or PhD in Agronomy / social sciences / environmental sciences.
Desirable: Knowledge in field experimentation, laboratory analysis of plant and soil samples, field surveys, and farmers' field data collection and processing.
20. YP-II | MoEF&CC (UNFCCC BTR & FNC)
Essential: MSc or PhD in Geoinformatics / climate science / AI-ML / Data Science or related equivalent, with first class or OGPA > 6.0 from a recognized university / institution.
Desirable: Knowledge in data processing, programming in R / Python / LINUX, web sources / GEE / GIS tools, and open-source development exposure using APIs; knowledge of climate models and crop production data analysis; Python / R / MATLAB programming; experience / knowledge of both GIS and Remote Sensing tools, GEE and open-source web geo-visualization.
**Emoluments:**
- Young Professional (YP-II): Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed)
- Young Professional (YP-I): Rs. 30,000/- per month (Fixed)
- Project Associate-II (PA-II): Rs. 35,000/- per month + 24% HRA for 1st & 2nd year; Rs. 42,000/- per month + 24% HRA for 3rd, 4th & 5th year
- Project Assistant (PA): Rs. 20,000/- per month + 24% HRA for 1st, 2nd & 3rd year; Rs. 23,000/- per month + 24% HRA for 4th & 5th year
*As per ICAR / IARI OM F. No. Edn./6/27/2014/HRD dated 1st July 2015.*
**Age limit:** Maximum 45 years for YP-II / YP-I and 35 years for PA-II / PA (relaxation of five years for SC/ST and women and three years for OBC).
**Terms & Conditions:**
1. The posts are purely temporary and will be filled on a contractual basis.
2. The selected candidate shall not claim regular appointment at this Institute or any ICAR Institute, as the post is co-terminus with the project.
3. The interview for eligible candidates will be held online, details of which will be communicated by email. Reporting time for the online interview will be communicated and all candidates shall adhere to the instructions.
4. The candidates must compulsorily fill the application form strictly as per the annexed format, along with all self-attested scanned certificates from X class onwards, date of birth certificate, NET/equivalent certificate, bachelor's and master's degree certificates (or provisional certificates) and a recent photograph. Proof of experience and publications must also be emailed by 31st October 2026. The selected candidate will be required to produce all original documents and a medical certificate at the time of joining.
5. Failure to submit the required documents along with the application will lead to rejection and no further communication will be entertained.
6. No TA/DA or any other expenses will be paid for attending the interview. Candidates will be solely responsible for making arrangements to attend the online interview.
7. Only candidates possessing the essential qualifications will be entertained for the online interview.
8. Concealing of facts or canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification or termination.
9. A candidate intending to attend the online interview, if any of his/her near or distant relative is an employee of ICAR-IARI, must furnish the name, designation, nature of duties and relationship in writing so as to reach by 31st October 2026. In such a case the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the interview or the candidature will be cancelled.
10. The Director, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi reserves the right to cancel or postpone the interview, or cancel specific posts, without assigning any reason. The Director also reserves the right to terminate the contract even before the completion of the project, for which no appeal shall be entertained.
11. Any dispute shall be resolved within the jurisdiction of the courts at New Delhi only.
**Contact:** Assistant Administrative Officer, Division of Environmental Sciences, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi | Email: env.sci.recruitment@gmail.com | Phone: 011-25846359
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- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for Division of Environmental Sciences's ICAR-IARI Division of Environmental Sciences Young Professional (YP-I/YP-II), Project Associate-II & Project Assistant Online Interview 2026 - 20 Posts | Apply by 31 Oct 2026 before applying.
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- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
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- Submit the form before 31 Oct 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
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- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
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What is ICAR-IARI Division of Environmental Sciences Young Professional (YP-I/YP-II), Project Associate-II & Project Assistant Online Interview 2026 - 20 Posts | Apply by 31 Oct 2026?
ICAR-IARI Division of Environmental Sciences Young Professional (YP-I/YP-II), Project Associate-II & Project Assistant Online Interview 2026 - 20 Posts | Apply by 31 Oct 2026 is a government recruitment notification published by Indian Agricultural Research Institute. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for Indian Agricultural Research Institute Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for Indian Agricultural Research Institute Recruitment 2026 start on 30 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply for Indian Agricultural Research Institute Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for Indian Agricultural Research Institute Recruitment 2026 is 31 October 2026.
What is the application fee for Indian Agricultural Research Institute Recruitment 2026?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
What is the age limit for Indian Agricultural Research Institute Recruitment 2026?
Maximum age limit for Indian Agricultural Research Institute Recruitment 2026 is 45 years as on the cutoff date, subject to applicable relaxations.
What is the qualification required for Indian Agricultural Research Institute Recruitment 2026?
1. YP-II | NACAP | Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology / Chemistry -- Master's Degree in Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology / Chemistry with NET qualification. Should have data analysis skills. 2. YP-II | NACAP | Environmental Sciences / Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry -- First class Master's degree with specialization in Environmental Sciences / Soil Science & Agricultural Chemis