ICAR-IARI Regional Station Shimla Recruitment 2026

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Regional Station, Amartara Cottage, Shimla has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Young Professional-II (YP-II). This engagement is purely on a contractual, time-bound, and non-regular basis under the Ignite Life Science Foundation funded project titled “Pre-breeding for climate-resilient and disease-resistant wheat by harnessing genes from Triticale Wheat-derived rye chromatin”. Eligible candidates holding a Master’s degree can submit their application via email on or before 18 September 2026 (5:30 PM).

Overview Metric	Details
Organization	ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Regional Station, Shimla
Post Name	Young Professional-II (YP-II)
Basis of Job	Purely Contractual & Time-bound (1 year or co-terminus with project)
Job Location	Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Qualification Summary	Postgraduate Degree (M.Sc) in relevant Agricultural Sciences
Salary / Emoluments	₹42,000/- per month (Fixed, No HRA)
Experience	Desirable experience in wheat hybridization, PCR handling, etc.
Last Date to Apply	18 September 2026 (up to 5:30 PM)
Total Vacancies	01 Post

📋 Vacancy Details

• Young Professional-II (YP-II): 01 Post

📌 Young Professional-II (YP-II)

Details	Information
🎓 Qualification	Essential: Postgraduate degree (M.Sc) in Genetics / Plant Breeding / Genetics & Plant Breeding / Agricultural Botany.
🧑‍💼 Experience	Desirable: Experience in hybridization in wheat, DNA isolation, handling of PCR machine, field/lab experimentations, disease screening, molecular cyto-genetic techniques, data analysis, documentation, and report compilation.
👥 Vacancies	01 (One) Position

💰 Remuneration & Age Limit

• Monthly Emolument: ₹42,000/- per month (Fixed). No HRA will be provided.
• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 45 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

Event / Schedule	Date & Time
Application Submission Deadline	18 September 2026 (up to 5:30 PM)
Intimation to Shortlisted Candidates	Via Email
Physical Interview Date & Time	28 September 2026 at 10:00 AM

⚙️ Selection Process

1. Screening: Applications will be screened based on qualifications and submitted documents.
2. Intimation: Only eligible and shortlisted candidates will receive an email invitation.
3. Physical Interview: Shortlisted candidates must attend the physical interview on 28.09.2026 (10:00 AM) at ICAR-IARI Regional Station, Shimla.
4. Document Verification: Original certificates, supporting documents, M.Sc thesis, and NOC (if employed) will be verified at the time of the interview.

📩 How to Apply

• Fill out the Application Proforma (Annexure-I) and Declaration Form (Annexure-II) completely and accurately.
• Attach self-attested photocopies of matriculation certificate onwards, DOB proof, degree certificates, experience certificates, publications proof, passport-size photo, etc.
• Combine the application form, declaration form, and all supporting documents into a single PDF file.
• Send the compiled PDF via email to the following addresses on or before 18 September 2026 (up to 5:30 PM):
  • To: dpwalia66@gmail.com
  • CC: prebreeding.ignitelsf@gmail.com

⚠️ Important Instructions

• Candidates must bring their original certificates and M.Sc thesis at the time of the physical interview.
• Currently employed candidates must produce a “No Objection Certificate (NOC)” from their employer.
• If any candidate has near or distant relatives employed in ICAR/IARI, they must declare it explicitly in Annexure-II.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the physical interview.
• Candidates should regularly check the institute website (www.iari.res.in) for any changes or updates.

🏢 About the Employer

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), commonly known as the Pusa Institute, is India’s premier national institute for agricultural research, education, and extension. The Regional Station at Amartara Cottage, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, conducts advanced research focused on temperate fruit crops and wheat genetics/pre-breeding initiatives for developing climate-resilient and disease-resistant crop varieties.

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