ICAR IARI Research Associate & Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2025 - आईसीएआर आईएआरआई अनुसंधान सहयोगी एवं वरिष्ठ शोध फेलो भर्ती 2025

ICAR IARI Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 05 Posts

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI) has invited online applications for the positions of Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow for the year 2025. This is a golden opportunity for candidates with M.Sc, M.Phil, or Ph.D. qualifications in life sciences and related disciplines to join one of India's premier agricultural research institutes. A total of 5 vacancies are available, with eligibility criteria including relevant educational qualifications and age limitations outlined below.

Interested candidates should apply online by 30th November 2025. The recruitment process includes a shortlisting based on qualifications and research experience followed by an online/in-person interview. This recruitment offers a great career platform in research and development in agricultural sciences.

Job Details / नौकरी विवरण

Organization Name	Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR IARI)
Post Name / पद का नाम	Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow
Total Vacancies / कुल पद	05 (Research Associate - 01, Senior Research Fellow - 04)
Qualification / योग्यता	M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D. (Relevant Life Sciences Disciplines)
Age Limit / आयु सीमा	Research Associate: 40 yrs (Men), 45 yrs (Women) Senior Research Fellow: 35 yrs (Men), 40 yrs (Women) Relaxations as per Govt. rules
Application Start Date / आवेदन प्रारंभ तिथि	Available Now
Last Date to Apply / आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि	30 November 2025
Application Mode / आवेदन का तरीका	Online Submission & Email
Official Website / अधिकारिक वेबसाइट	iari.res.in

Vacancy Details / रिक्ति विवरण

• Research Associate (01 Post): Candidates with a Ph.D. or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, Plant Biochemistry, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Botany, or a related life sciences field.
• Senior Research Fellow (04 Posts): Candidates with a Master's degree in Plant Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, Plant Biochemistry, Life Sciences or Microbiology, with NET/GATE/ICAR-SRF qualification and research experience as applicable.

Eligibility Criteria / पात्रता मानदंड

Research Associate:

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, Plant Biochemistry, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Botany, or related disciplines.
• Experience in relevant fields is preferred.

Senior Research Fellow:

• Master's degree with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree (First Division) in relevant subjects.
• Candidates with 3 years Bachelor's + 2 years Master's degrees should have NET/GATE/ICAR-SRF (PhD entrance) qualification and 2 years research experience.

Age Limit / आयु सीमा

Research Associate: Maximum 40 years (Male), 45 years (Female).
Senior Research Fellow: Maximum 35 years (Male), 40 years (Female).
Relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.

Selection Process / चयन प्रक्रिया

1. Shortlisting based on educational qualifications and research experience.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.
3. Online/in-person interview at the Division of Plant Physiology, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
4. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
5. Final results will be updated on the official website iari.res.in.
6. Document verification for selected candidates before appointment.

Application Fee / आवेदन शुल्क

No application fee is mentioned for these posts.

How to Apply / आवेदन कैसे करें

Interested candidates should prepare their application in the prescribed format and gather self-attested scanned copies of original documents into a single PDF file. This along with the filled application form should be sent by email to recruitment.plantphysio@iari.res.in.
Additionally, candidates must fill the Google Form available here before the deadline.
Application Deadline: 30th November 2025.
After shortlisting, interviews will be held in the first week of December 2025.

Important Links / महत्वपूर्ण लिंक

• Apply Online / ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें
• Official Notification PDF / आधिकारिक अधिसूचना
• ICAR IARI Official Website / वेबसाइट
• Sarkari Result Updates / सरकारी रिजल्ट अपडेट्स

Frequently Asked Questions / अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Q1. What is the last date to apply for ICAR IARI 2025 recruitment?

A1. The last date for online application is 30 November 2025.

Q2. What are the eligibility requirements?

A2. Candidates must hold M.Sc, M.Phil, or Ph.D. in relevant life sciences fields as mentioned in the notification.

Q3. How many vacancies are available?

A3. A total of 5 vacancies: 1 for Research Associate and 4 for Senior Research Fellow.

Q4. What is the upper age limit?

A4. Maximum age limit is 45 years (varies with post and category).

Conclusion / निष्कर्ष

If you meet the eligibility criteria and want to build a career in agricultural research with ICAR IARI, this recruitment is an excellent opportunity. Make sure to apply before the deadline and prepare well for the interview process. Stay updated with official notifications by regularly visiting the ICAR IARI website and trusted job portals.

This information is provided to guide job seekers about the ICAR IARI Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow recruitment 2025. For any changes or updates, refer to the official website.