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Vacancy Details
- Senior Research Fellow:
Qualification: M.Sc in relevant subject (e.g., Agricultural Entomology, Crop Physiology, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Genetics & Plant Breeding); NET required for some cases; Ph.D desirable for some items. - Young Professional II: 10 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc in specified specializations (Soil Science, Microbiology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Vegetable Science, Agricultural Economics, Bioinformatics etc.). - Young Professional I: 1 vacancies
Qualification: B.Sc or B.Sc (Agri/Horticulture) or any branch of Life/Plant Sciences, Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany. - Field Assistant: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Science, preferably Agricultural Science; desirable local language proficiency and field experience.
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Selection Process
- Application submission and receipt: Applications in the prescribed proforma must be sent by post and reach the Establishment Section by the closing date.
- Screening: All received applications will be screened for eligibility and completeness.
- Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be listed on the ICAR-IIHR website; no separate call letters will be sent.
- Panel/Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Panel/Personal Interview on the scheduled dates at ICAR-IIHR campus.
How to Apply
- Fill in the application in the prescribed proforma (Application Format) attached to the advertisement. Affix a recent passport size photo and sign the form.
- Write the Item No. and the Name of the Post clearly on the application and on the envelope.
- Enclose attested copies of required documents: SSLC/DOB proof, degree certificates and marks cards, NET certificate (if any), experience certificate, SC/ST/OBC certificate (if any), publications’ first page (if any).
- Prepare a separate application for each post; do not tie two applications together.
- If employed at ICAR-IIHR, attach the No Objection Certificate signed by the PI in the required format.
- Send the application by post to: Office of the Establishment Section, ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hesaraghatta Lake Post, Bengaluru – 560 089 so it reaches by 25 November 2026, 05:30 PM.
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Important Dates
- Date of notice:
- Last date for receipt of applications:
- Interview, Item Nos. 01 to 09 (tentative):
- Interview, Item Nos. 10 to 17 (tentative):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
Most posts require a Master’s degree (M.Sc/M.Tech) in specified specializations; some posts such as Young Professional I and Field Assistant accept a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc). Certain SRF posts require NET qualification or specified research experience for candidates with a 3+2 degree pattern.
How do I apply for these positions?
Fill the prescribed proforma, affix a passport-size photo, sign it, attach attested copies of required documents, and send the application by post to the Establishment Section, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. Email applications will not be accepted and online applications are liable to be rejected.
What is the last date to apply?
The application must reach the Establishment Section by 25 November 2026, 05:30 PM. Applications received after this date will not be entertained.
What is the selection process?
Applications will be screened and only shortlisted candidates will be called for a Panel/Personal Interview. The list of eligible candidates will be displayed on the ICAR-IIHR website and no separate call letters will be sent.
What is the salary or pay scale for the posts?
Pay ranges from Rs.20,000/- PM + 30% HRA (Field Assistant) to Rs.42,000/- PM (Young Professional II and some SRF items); details vary by item and are listed in the advertisement.
