IARI SRF Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for Senior Research Fellow Positions

ICAR-IARI SRF Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for Senior Research Fellow Positions in Genetics Division

The Division of Genetics, ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, has announced a walk-in interview for the recruitment of two Senior Research Fellow (SRF) positions under an ICAR-funded research project. The positions are purely temporary, unreserved, and co-terminus with the project.

Eligible candidates are invited to attend the walk-in interview scheduled for 30 June 2026 at the Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.

Organization Details

Project Details

Fellowship

Age Limit

Age Relaxation

Relaxation in upper age limit will be applicable as per Government of India and ICAR norms:

• SC/ST Candidates: 5 Years

• OBC Candidates: 3 Years

• PwD Candidates: 10 Years

• Other eligible categories as per ICAR rules

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

Option 1

• Master's Degree in:

  • Genetics

  • Plant Breeding

  • Genetics and Plant Breeding

  • Biotechnology

  • Life Sciences

  • Other allied disciplines

AND

• Four/Five years of Bachelor's Degree.

Option 2

Candidates having:

• Postgraduate Degree in Basic Sciences

• Three years Bachelor's Degree

• Two years Master's Degree

must additionally possess:

• NET Qualification or

• GATE Qualification

along with two years of research experience as per the prescribed Government of India and DST guidelines.

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates having research experience in:

• Marker Designing

• PCR Assays

• Marker-Assisted Selection

• Gene Expression Analysis

• Pollination and Evaluation of Maize Genotypes

• Phenotypic Characterization

• Molecular Breeding Techniques

• Crop Improvement Research

Job Responsibilities

The selected candidates will contribute to research activities related to:

• Molecular breeding in maize

• Development of stress-tolerant crop varieties

• Improvement of yield and quality traits

• Molecular marker analysis

• Genetic evaluation and characterization of germplasm

• Laboratory and field-based research experiments

Walk-in Interview Details

Documents Required

Candidates must bring:

• Duly filled and signed application form

• Original educational certificates and mark sheets

• Experience certificates

• Identity proof

• One set of self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents

The original documents will be verified at the time of the interview.

Selection Process

• Selection will be based on performance in the walk-in interview.

• Document verification will be conducted before the interview.

• Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers candidates the chance to:

• Work at India's premier agricultural research institute.

• Gain experience in advanced molecular breeding and genetics research.

• Contribute to crop improvement programs focused on maize.

• Develop expertise in marker-assisted breeding and genomics-assisted selection.

• Collaborate with leading agricultural scientists and researchers.

Important Date

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Candidates with a strong background in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, and Molecular Breeding are encouraged to attend the walk-in interview. This is an excellent opportunity to work on an ICAR-funded project addressing critical challenges in maize improvement and agricultural sustainability.