ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 - Offline Apply for Research Associate-III / Senior Research Fellow Posts

Age Limit

• All Posts: Maximum age limit is 40 years.
• Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Women as per Government of India instructions.

Eligibility per post

Research Associate - III

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences OR Master’s degree in Microbiology, Life Sciences, or Biotechnology with 3 years of research experience and at least one SCI-indexed paper
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification research experience

Senior Research Fellow

• Master’s degree in Microbiology, Life Sciences, or Biotechnology with a minimum of 60% marks, qualified through CSIR/UGC-NET/GATE or an equivalent national examination, and 2 years of research experience OR Doctoral Degree

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 August 2026
• Last Date for Application: 06 September 2026
• Shortlist Intimation by Email/Phone: 14 September 2026

Application Fees

• No application fee is required for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST) for this recruitment.

How to Apply

• Download the official notification and the application form from the official website.
• Fill the application form accurately and attach self-attested copies of required documents (photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates).
• Send the completed application form to the address specified in the notification via Speed Post or Registered Post, ensuring it reaches before the last date (06-09-2026).
• Keep a photocopy of the submitted application for future reference.

Vacancy Details

• Research Associate - III: 1
• Senior Research Fellow: 1

Salary / Stipend

• Research Associate - III: Rs. 67,000 per month + 27% HRA
• Senior Research Fellow: Rs. 42,000 per month + 27% HRA

Selection Process

• Screening based on qualifications
• Merit list
• Interview (1:10 ratio)