ICAR-IIMR Young Professional Recruitment 2026 for 4 PostsWalk-in

• Young Professional-II: A postgraduate degree in Genetics & Plant Breeding, Agricultural Biotechnology or a relevant Life Sciences discipline from a recognized university or institution.
• Young Professional-II desirable qualifications: Two years of laboratory or field research experience, publications in peer-reviewed journals, and proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Certificates supporting both essential and desirable qualifications are compulsory for this post.
• Young Professional-I: A graduate degree in Agriculture or a relevant Life Sciences discipline from a recognized university or institution. Certificates supporting the essential qualification are compulsory.

• Download the official notification containing Annexure-I and Annexure-II.
• Fill in the application proforma and declaration, affix a photograph, and sign the completed application.
• Enter your educational qualifications, experience, contact details and age as on the interview date. Provide documentary proof for any experience claimed.
• Bring complete bio-data, original testimonials, self-attested educational and experience documents, and the required attested certificate copies. Employed candidates must also bring the employer's no-objection and experience certificates.
• Report to ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (Shree Anna), Hyderabad-500030, on 16 November 2026 by 10:15 AM. The notice allows a 15-minute grace period.
• Complete registration and document verification before attending the interview, which starts at 10:30 AM onwards.

Walk-in recruitment under MAHARISHI

ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (Shree Anna), Hyderabad, is engaging four Young Professionals for the Millets And OtHer Ancient GRains International ReSearcH Initiative (MAHARISHI). The recruitment covers two Young Professional-II positions and two Young Professional-I positions. These are temporary contractual roles, not regular appointments.

Eligibility and engagement terms

The YP-II positions require postgraduate qualifications in Genetics & Plant Breeding, Agricultural Biotechnology or a relevant Life Sciences discipline. For YP-I, a graduate degree in Agriculture or a relevant Life Sciences discipline is required. The qualifications must be from a recognized university or institution.

For YP-II, the desirable profile includes two years of laboratory or field research experience, peer-reviewed publications and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The notice requires certificates supporting both essential and desirable qualifications for this post. Both positions have an age range of 21–45 years, with relaxation under Government of India rules.

Monthly consolidated remuneration is Rs. 42,000 for YP-II and Rs. 30,000 for YP-I. The initial tenure runs until 31.03.2027; any extension depends on performance, requirements and available funds.

Prepare the forms and supporting records

• Complete Annexure-I, affix a photograph and sign the application. Fill in Annexure-II concerning relatives employed with ICAR or ICAR-IIMR.
• Record qualifications, experience, contact information and age as on the interview date. Documentary evidence is mandatory for experience claimed.
• Carry complete bio-data, certificates and mark sheets from Class 10 onwards, relevant original testimonials and the required attested copies.
• Employed candidates must bring the employer's no-objection and experience certificates.

Interview-day arrangements

Attend at ICAR-IIMR (Shree Anna), Hyderabad-500030, on 16 November 2026. Reporting is till 10:15 AM with a 15-minute grace period; applications arriving beyond the permitted time will not be accepted. Interviews begin at 10:30 AM onwards, and only candidates satisfying the essential qualifications may participate.

No travel allowance, daily allowance or other attendance expenses will be paid. Selected candidates may be required to join immediately, subject to another certificate check. Further changes will be published on the institute's official website.