ICAR IARI Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Age Limit

• Maximum age limit: 35 years for men and 40 years for women.
• Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years.

Educational Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Entomology, Agricultural Entomology, Zoology, or any relevant life sciences discipline from a recognized university.

Experience (preferred)

• Experience in insect collection, preservation and taxonomic identification.
• Hands-on experience in insect dissection, microscopy, scientific imaging, and molecular techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, DNA barcoding, and sequence analysis).
• Knowledge of phylogenetic analysis, biodiversity surveys, museum curation, and scientific writing with research publications will be preferred.

Important Dates

• Application submission deadline: 31 August 2026
• Walk-in/interview date: 7 September 2026

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

How to Apply

• Apply via email to the designated address with a complete bio-data including education and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs).
• Mention the post applied for in the subject line and send before the deadline (31-08-2026).
• Keep a copy of the sent email for reference.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: https://iari.res.in/files/jobs/Junior_Research_Fellow-04082026.pdf
• Official Website: https://iari.res.in/