IARI Research Assistant Notification 2026

The Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, has called a walk-in interview for one Research Assistant. IARI Research Assistant Notification 2026 is on iari.res.in. The interview is on 23 October 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Division of Entomology, IARI, New Delhi 110012. The post is contractual, on the DST Widushi project “Integrative taxonomy of bee fauna of India”, whose period runs till August 2030. The principal investigator named in the notice is Dr. Debjani Dey.

IARI Research Assistant Notification 2026 @iari.res.in

The candidate attends in person with the application in the enclosed proforma, original documents and self-attested copies. Originals are checked at the interview. A false claim leads to rejection of the candidature. There is no online form in this notice.

Walk-in notice PDF

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Post and pay

Essential qualification is a minimum of B.Sc. in Agriculture, Life Sciences or Zoology, with specialisation in Entomology, from a recognised university or college. Desirable points are experience in collection and preservation of insects for taxonomic studies, and knowledge of computer applications.

Age and tenure

The upper age limit is 50 years. Relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PH and ex-servicemen follows Government of India instructions. Only Indian citizens may attend. The application form in the notice asks for age as on 13.06.2025. A candidate already in employment brings a no-objection and experience certificate.

The engagement is temporary, initially for six months or the project duration, whichever is earlier. It may be extended on a six-month basis after a review of performance by the principal investigator. There is no re-engagement after the scheme ends. The selected person cannot claim a regular appointment. The fellowship ends with the scheme.

What to carry

The bio-data lists qualifications from the 10th standard onward, with percentage of marks. Marks and attested certificates are needed for the academic score. If they are missing, that score is not awarded. An incomplete form, or one that is not in the given proforma, can be rejected. The notice asks for the form to be neatly typed. Attach copies in the checklist order: 10th and 12th, graduation mark sheet and degree, post-graduation if held, category and PWD certificates where applicable, experience, proof of date of birth, and a no-objection certificate if employed. A candidate whose relative works in ICAR or IARI files the declaration in Annexure II.

No TA, DA or other expense is paid for the interview. Only candidates with the essential qualification are entertained. The selected candidate produces original documents and a medical certificate at joining. The person may leave by giving one month’s notice. Disputes lie with the courts in New Delhi.