Job Opening for Young Professional at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, has announced a walk-in interview for the post of Young Professional-II (YP-II) under the PPV & FRA funded project "DUS Centre for Lemon and Pummelo."
Position Details
The position is temporary and contractual, with a consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 42,000. The Young Professional-II will be expected to work on research-related activities, including crop raising, biochemical, and molecular work related to seed testing and plant breeding.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in relevant subjects such as Agriculture Science, Seed Science and Technology, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Life Sciences, Plant Physiology, Plant Biochemistry, or Plant Biotechnology. Preferably, they should have working experience in crop raising, seed testing, biochemical, and molecular techniques, including biochemical and HPLC methods, as well as data analysis and computer skills.
For the Young Professional-I post, the essential qualification is an M.Sc. in Horticulture, and the desirable qualification is an M.Sc. in Horticulture (Fruit Science) with thesis work on fruit crops. The maximum age for men applying for the Young Professional-I post is 35 years, and for women, it is 40 years.
Application Process
Interested candidates should download the official notification and application form available on the ICAR-IARI site (iari.res.in) and submit the completed application by the specified deadline, which is 08 September 2025. Candidates should also email their applications to [email protected] and [email protected]. A hard copy of the application should be sent by post to Dr. O. P. Awasthi, Division of Fruits & Horticultural Technology, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi - 110012.
Interview Details
The interview for the Young Professional-II post will take place on 8 September 2025 at the Division of Fruits & Horticultural Technology, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. Candidates should report by 9:30 AM, as those reporting after 10:30 AM will not be considered. On the day of the interview, candidates should bring original documents for verification.
Important Notes
- The engagement for both posts is temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government of India/ICAR rules.
- For official notification, application format, and declaration form, please visit: https://www.iari.res.in
In addition, it's worth noting that Pusa Hybrid-4, a revolutionary bitter gourd hybrid, promises high yields and sufficient nutritional content in North Indian climates. This promising development is part of the ongoing research at the Division of Fruits & Horticultural Technology, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
In the context of ongoing research at the Division of Fruits & Horticultural Technology, ICAR-IARI, science plays a significant role in developing new agricultural advancements, such as the creation of Pusa Hybrid-4, a high-yielding bitter gourd variety suitable for North Indian climates. Candidates interested in health-and-wellness, fitness-and-exercise, science, and technology could potentially leverage their skills in the Young Professional-II post, given the anticipated work on research-related activities, including crop raising and biochemical and molecular work.
