ICAR-IIGR Recruitment 2026: 8 Young Professional-I Vacancies in Junagadh
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ICAR-IIGR Recruitment 2026: 8 Young Professional-I Vacancies
Junagadh, Gujarat
Monthly remuneration: ₹30,000
Apply by 8 November 2026, midnight
ICAR–Indian Institute of Groundnut Research (IIGR), Junagadh, invites applications for eight temporary Young Professional-I positions in Agriculture, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Microbiology. Eligible candidates must submit their application by email as a single consolidated PDF.
Recruitment overview
| Institution | ICAR–Indian Institute of Groundnut Research, Junagadh, Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Post and total vacancies | Young Professional-I (YP-I), 8 positions |
| Advertisement | F. No. A-12024/1/Estt/2026/, dated 28 October 2026 |
| Engagement | Temporary and contractual. Initially one year or until project completion, whichever is earlier. Extension is not assured. |
| Monthly remuneration | ₹30,000 consolidated |
| Age limit | 21 to 45 years as on the last date of application. Relaxation as per applicable rules; category-wise relaxation figures are not specified in this notice. |
| Application deadline | 8 November 2026, “12:00 midnight” as printed in the advertisement. Submit well in advance. |
| Application mode | Email one consolidated PDF to recruitment.iigr@gmail.com |
| Interview | Date and time not announced. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email. The interview may be conducted online. |
Post-wise vacancies and essential qualifications
| YP-I discipline | Positions | Essential qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 4 | B.Sc. in Agriculture |
| Biotechnology | 2 | B.Sc. in Biotechnology or Agricultural Biotechnology |
| Biochemistry | 1 | B.Sc. in Chemistry, as expressly stated in the advertisement |
| Microbiology | 1 | B.Sc. in Microbiology |
Qualification clarification: The discipline is labelled “Biochemistry”, but the essential qualification printed for that position is B.Sc. in Chemistry. Candidates should follow the original notice and seek clarification from the institute if required.
Desirable experience: Relevant field or subject experience will receive weightage. The notice does not state a fixed minimum experience period.
How to apply
- Download the official advertisement and the application and declaration forms linked below.
- Complete and sign Annexure-I and Annexure-II. Clearly indicate the YP-I discipline for which you are applying.
- Combine the documents into one PDF in this order: signed Annexures I and II, Class 10 marksheet, Class 12 marksheet, graduation final marksheet and degree certificate, postgraduate documents if required, and experience certificates if any.
- Name the PDF using your name and the post applied for. Example: Anil Kumar YP-I (Agriculture).pdf.
- Email the single PDF to recruitment.iigr@gmail.com by the advertised deadline. Multiple attachments or separately submitted additional documents will not be accepted.
- Check your email for shortlisting and interview instructions.
