ICAR Indian Institute of Groundnut Research has officially released the Young Professional I, Young Professional II, Lab Assistant and Field Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. F.No. A-12024/1/2026-Estt.) for 9 vacancies. Eligible candidates with relevant qualifications in Journalism and Mass Communication, Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences, Computer Applications, IT, Computer Science, AI, Agriculture, or Microbiology, as applicable to the post, aged 21 to 45 years can apply through email on or before 27 September 2026. Selected candidates will be appointed on a contractual basis with a monthly salary ranging from ₹27,000 to ₹42,000. The notification PDF and application details are available below.
ICAR IIGR Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | ICAR Indian Institute of Groundnut Research |
| Post Name | Young Professional I, Young Professional II, Lab Assistant, Field Assistant |
| No of Posts | 9 |
| Salary | Rs.27000/- - Rs.42000/- Per Month |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication, Post-Graduation in Agricultural Sciences / Life Science |
| Age Limit | Min: 21 years, Max: 45 years |
| Last Date | 27-09-2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Contractual |
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ICAR IIGR Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the ICAR IIGR Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Download ICAR IIGR Job 2026 Notification PDF
ICAR IIGR Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 9 vacancies are available - 2 for YP-I (Young Professional I) for News Reporting and Social Media Handling and Photography, 1 for YP-II (Young Professional II) for AICRP-Groundnut, 1 for YP-II (Young Professional II) (IT), 2 for Lab Assistant and 3 for Field Assistant.
| 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 |
| Total | 9 |
ICAR IIGR Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- 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 Computer Application / Information Technology / Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Operating System / Software Engineering / Computer Graphics with one-year experience OR Masters in Computer Application/ Information Technology / Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Operating Systems / Software Engineering / Computer Graphics.
- Lab Assistant: Graduate degree in Agriculture/Microbiology/Life Sciences.
- Field Assistant: Graduate degree in Agriculture OR Diploma in Agriculture with two years of experience.
ICAR IIGR Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
- Relaxation in upper age limit to SC/ST/OBC & Divyang as per rules.
To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.
ICAR IIGR Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
| 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 |
ICAR IIGR Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 27 September 2026 |
ICAR IIGR Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on application
- Online Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for ICAR IIGR Various Posts Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.
- 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.
ICAR IIGR Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Application Form | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |