ICAR-CCARI Research Associate and Young Professional Recruitment 2026Walk-in

• Research Associate: A Ph.D. in the relevant subject, or a Master's degree in the relevant subject with a 4/5-year Bachelor's degree, first division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average. Master's degree holders also need at least three years of research experience and one research paper in an SCI or NAAS-rated journal with a rating of at least 4.0.
• Young Professional-I: Graduate in Veterinary Science or B.Sc. in Biotechnology or Microbiology.

• Download the institute's application form from the ICAR-CCARI website and complete it; other formats will not be accepted.
• Complete a separate form for each post if applying for more than one.
• Report at ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa, on 25 November 2026 at 9:00 AM with the completed form and required documents.
• Bring originals and photocopies of the specified credentials, and an employer's No-Objection Certificate if employed elsewhere.

Recruitment overview

ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Old Goa, has announced two temporary project-based positions under advertisement II-19044/1/2020- Estt (E-82298). There is one opening each for Research Associate and Young Professional-I. The walk-in selection is scheduled for 25 November 2026 at ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa. Reporting is at 9:00 AM; candidates arriving after that time will not be admitted to the selection process.

Eligibility and pay

The Research Associate position requires a relevant Ph.D. or a qualifying Master's degree. Master's degree applicants must also meet the Bachelor's degree and marks requirements, have at least three years of research experience and hold one qualifying research publication. Pay is ₹67,000 per month plus HRA for Ph.D. holders and ₹61,000 plus HRA for Master's degree holders.

Young Professional-I applicants must be graduates in Veterinary Science or have a B.Sc. in Biotechnology or Microbiology. The monthly pay is ₹30,000. The stated Young Professional-I locations include the Department of AH&VS Lab at Tonca, Panaji, and the cattle breeding farm at Valpoi.

Attending the selection

Download and complete the institute's application form; applications in other formats will not be considered. Candidates seeking both posts must complete a separate form for each. Bring the completed form, originals and photocopies of the specified qualifications, experience, birth certificate, publications, awards and other testimonials. Anyone employed elsewhere must bring an employer's No-Objection Certificate. Selection consists of a 30-minute objective-type test and a structured interview.

Engagement conditions

The appointments are full-time, and another assignment is not allowed during engagement. The Research Associate term runs up to 31 March 2027 or project completion. The Young Professional-I term runs up to that date and may be extended with the project, subject to satisfactory performance. The posts carry no claim to regular employment. Candidates must make a relative declaration as specified in the notice. No TA/DA or accommodation is provided for the selection process.