Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under the ICAR-funded Farmer FIRST Project titled "Participatory Technology Application and Multistakeholder Convergence for Market Led Agripreneurship and Sustainable Rural Livelihood", being implemented in the Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. The position is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project.
Position Overview
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Senior Research Fellow (SRF) |
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Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Agricultural/ Dairy/ Veterinary/ Fisheries Extension, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, or Horticulture with 4/5 years of Bachelor’s degree. OR Candidates with 3 years Bachelor's and 2 years Master’s degree must have qualified NET and have 2 years of research experience, as per ICAR/DST guidelines. |
Rs. 37,000/- + HRA (1st & 2nd year) Rs. 42,000/- + HRA (3rd year) |
Age Limitation and Other Information
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Age Limit: 21 to 35 years (relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/Women and 3 years for OBC as per GOI rules)
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Nature of Employment: Purely contractual, co-terminus with the project (up to 31st March 2026, extendable based on performance and funding availability)
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Terms: No claim for regular appointment at ICAR-IARI. Adherence to ICAR-IARI’s administrative and disciplinary rules is mandatory.
Interview Details
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Mode: Walk-in Interview
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Date: 22nd July 2025
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Time: 10:00 AM onwards
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Venue: Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012
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Reporting Time: Candidates must report before 10:00 AM with hard copies of their documents for verification.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must submit their application, declaration form, and scanned copies of supporting documents (merged as a single PDF) via email to: [email protected] by 15th July 2025.
At the time of the interview, candidates must bring:
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Hard copies of the application
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Self-attested copies and originals of all educational certificates (from Class 10 onward), experience certificates, NET certificate (if applicable), and No Objection Certificate (if employed)
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Research papers or project reports (if any)
A recent passport-size photo affixed to the application
Important Notes
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Incomplete applications or those without the required documents will be rejected.
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No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
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All applicants must submit the declaration form (whether or not they have relatives in ICAR/IARI).
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Selection is purely based on eligibility and performance in the interview. Concealment of information will lead to disqualification,
For the application form, declaration format, and further updates, visit: https://www.iari.res.in
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