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ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026: PPA & YP, 5 Posts – Apply Online

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IARI, Indian Agricultural Research Institute Recruitment

The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi has invited applications for the posts of Principal Project Associate (PPA), Young Professional-II (YP-II) and Young Professional-I (YP-I) under the All India Network Project on Pesticide Residues & Contaminants.

Agriculture & Allied24 Sept 202619 Oct 2026(Last Date)
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1. ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026: PPA & YP, 5 Posts – Apply Online – Overview

The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi has invited applications for the posts of Principal Project Associate (PPA), Young Professional-II (YP-II) and Young Professional-I (YP-I) under the All India Network Project on Pesticide Residues & Contaminants.

2. ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 – Important Details

ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 – Important Details
FieldDetails
OrganizationICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
ProjectAll India Network Project on Pesticide Residues & Contaminants
Post NamesPrincipal Project Associate (PPA), Young Professional-II (YP-II), Young Professional-I (YP-I)
Total Vacancies05
Application ModeEmail
Interview ModeWalk-in Interview
Walk-in Interview Date27 October 2026
Application Last Date19 October 2026
Last Time for Application04:00 PM
Interview VenueProject Coordinating Cell, AINP on Pesticide Residues and Contaminants, Room No. 203, Second Floor, LBS Building, ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012
Application Email[email protected]

3. Vacancy Details

Vacancy Details
FieldDetails
Principal Project Associate (PPA)03 Posts
Young Professional-II (YP-II)01 Post
Young Professional-I (YP-I)01 Post
Total05 Posts
The post-wise vacancy details and remuneration are provided in the recruitment document.

4. 1.Principal Project Associate (PPA)

Vacancies : 03
Emoluments : ₹67,000 + HRA per month
Essential Qualification – Option 1
Master's degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences with specialization in:

Master's degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences with specialization in:

  • Chemistry
  • Agricultural Chemicals
  • Agricultural Chemistry
from a recognized university/institute, along with 8 years' experience in R&D in academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services, of which 4 years should be in pesticide residues.
Essential Qualification – Option 2
Essential Qualification – Option 2
Doctoral degree in:
Chemistry Science Agricultural Chemicals Agricultural Chemistry
from a recognized university/institute, along with 4 years' experience in R&D in pesticide residues in academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services.
Upper Age Limit : 50 years
Desirable Qualification
Research experience in:
Pesticide Residue Analysis Laboratory accredited as per ISO/IEC 17025 Training on sample preparation Experience with sophisticated analytical instruments such as LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS

5. 2. Young Professional-II (YP-II)

Vacancies : 01
Emoluments : ₹42,000 per month (Fixed)
Essential Qualification
Master's degree in:

Master's degree in:

  • Chemistry
  • Agricultural Sciences
from a recognized university/institute with a minimum of 2 years' research experience.
Desirable Qualification
One-year research experience in a Pesticide Residue Analysis Laboratory.

6. 3. Young Professional-I (YP-I)

Vacancies : 01
Emoluments : ₹30,000 per month (Fixed)
Essential Qualification
Bachelor's degree in:
  • Chemistry
  • Agricultural Sciences
from a recognized university/institute with a minimum of 2 years' research experience.
Desirable Qualification
One-year research experience in a Pesticide Residue Analysis Laboratory.

7. ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

ICAR IARI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
FieldDetails
Application Submission Last Date19 October 2026
Application Submission TimeUp to 04:00 PM
Walk-in Interview Date27 October 2026
Reporting Time for Shortlisted Candidates09:30 AM
Interview VenueProject Coordinating Cell, AINP on Pesticide Residues and Contaminants, Room No. 203, Second Floor, LBS Building, ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012
Candidates reporting after 10:00 AM will not be considered for the interview.

8. How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates need to submit their application in the prescribed format.
Step 1
Download/use the Application for Interview form provided with the notice.
Step 2

Fill in the required details, including:

  • Full name
  • Father's name
  • Date of birth
  • Age
  • Category
  • Gender
  • Marital status
  • Correspondence address
  • Email
  • Mobile number
  • Educational qualifications
  • Research experience
  • Training details
  • Publications
  • Other relevant information
The application form contains dedicated sections for educational qualifications, research experience, pesticide-residue/ISO IEC 17025 training and publications.
Step 3
Send the completed application in PDF format to:
Email : [email protected]
Last Date : 19 October 2026
Time : 04:00 PM
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.

9. Documents Required

Candidates attending the interview should bring the original certificates from matriculation onwards, including:

  • Date of birth certificate
  • Degree certificates
  • Marksheets
  • Experience certificates
  • Training certificates
  • Published research papers
  • Other relevant documents supporting their claims
If currently employed, candidates must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and experience certificate from the employer.
The application form also requires details of research experience, training in pesticide residues/ISO IEC 17025 and publications.

10. Salary / Emoluments

Salary / Emoluments
FieldDetails
Principal Project Associate (PPA)₹67,000 + HRA per month
Young Professional-II (YP-II)₹42,000 per month (Fixed)
Young Professional-I (YP-I)₹30,000 per month (Fixed)
The remuneration is specified in the post-wise details of the notice.

12. Frequently Asked Questions

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