The ICAR Indian Institute of Groundnut Research has announced the recruitment for various positions, including Young Professional I, Young Professional II, Lab Assistant, and Field Assistant. A total of 9 vacancies are available, and the last date to apply is 27 September 2026.
ICAR Indian Institute Young Professional I Recruitment 2026: 9 Posts: Overview
| Organization | ICAR Indian Institute of Groundnut Research |
| Post Name | Young Professional I, Young Professional II, Lab Assistant, Field Assistant |
| Advt No | 12024/1/2026-Estt. |
| Total Vacancies | 9 |
| Application Mode | |
| Job Location | Junagadh, Gujarat |
| Official Website | icar-iigr.org.in |
Important Dates
The following are the important dates for the recruitment process.
| Notification Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 27 September 2026 |
Application Fee
There is no application fee specified for this recruitment.
| Category | Fee |
| General | Not specified |
| SC/ST/OBC | Not specified |
Age Limit
The age limit for applicants is as follows.
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 45 years |
Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to SC/ST/OBC & Divyang candidates as per rules.
Vacancy Details
There are a total of 9 vacancies available across different posts, detailed below.
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| YP-I (Young Professional I) for News Reporting and Social Media Handling and Photography | 2 |
| YP-II (Young Professional II) for AICRP-Groundnut | 1 |
| YP-II (Young Professional II) (IT) | 1 |
| Lab Assistant | 2 |
| Field Assistant | 3 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Applicants must meet the educational qualifications specific to the post they are applying for. Below are the qualifications required for each position.
| Post Name | Qualification |
| YP-I (Young Professional I) for News Reporting and Social Media Handling and Photography | Bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication |
| YP-II (Young Professional II) for AICRP-Groundnut | Post-Graduation in Agricultural Sciences / Life Sciences from a recognized university |
| YP-II (Young Professional II) (IT) | Graduate with at least 60% marks in relevant fields or Masters in Computer Application/ Information Technology |
| Lab Assistant | Graduate degree in Agriculture/Microbiology/Life Sciences |
| Field Assistant | Graduate degree in Agriculture OR Diploma in Agriculture with two years of experience |
Salary and Pay Scale
The monthly salary for each post is as follows.
| Post Name | Salary |
| YP-I (Young Professional I) | Rs.30000/- per month (consolidated) |
| YP-II (Young Professional II) | Rs.42000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Lab Assistant | Rs.27000/- + HRA |
| Field Assistant | Rs.27000/- + HRA |
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of the following stages.
- Shortlisting based on application
- Online Interview
How to Apply
Candidates interested in applying for the ICAR IIGR Various Posts Recruitment 2026 via email should follow these steps.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 27-09-2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
Freshers can apply for the posts of YP-I and Lab Assistant, while experience is required for YP-II and Field Assistant positions.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
The notification does not specify if a candidate can apply for more than one post; it is advisable to check the official notification for any such guidelines.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates need to provide self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs during verification.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: ICAR भारतीय ग्राउंडनट अनुसंधान संस्थान
- पद: युवा पेशेवर I, युवा पेशेवर II, प्रयोगशाला सहायक, क्षेत्र सहायक
- कुल पद: 9
- योग्यता: पत्रकारिता और जन संचार में स्नातक, कृषि विज्ञान / जीवन विज्ञान में स्नातकोत्तर
- आयु सीमा: न्यूनतम 21 वर्ष, अधिकतम 45 वर्ष
- अंतिम तिथि: 27 सितंबर 2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ईमेल के माध्यम से
