ICAR-IARI Katrain Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Interview for YP-I & Attendant Posts

The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Regional Station, Katrain (Kullu Valley), H.P. has released an official notification for a walk-in interview (p. 1). They are hiring for multiple purely temporary, contractual positions across various research projects (p. 1). Eligible and interested candidates can attend the interview on July 15, 2026 (p. 1).

📅 Important Dates

Notification Date: July 01, 2026 (p. 1)
Relative Declaration Email Deadline: On or before July 07, 2026 (Mandatory if you have relatives in ICAR/IARI) (p. 2)
Walk-In Interview Date: July 15, 2026 (p. 1)
Reporting Time: 10:00 AM (p. 1)

💼 Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

1. Young Professional-I (YP-I)

No. of Vacancies: 01 (p. 1)
Project Name: PPV&FRA Funded Project: "DUS testing of Radish and Carrot" (p. 1)
Project Termination Date: March 31, 2027 (p. 1)
Essential Qualification: B.Sc. degree in Agriculture or Horticulture (p. 1).
Desirable Experience: Working experience in the field of vegetable science (p. 1).
Age Limit: 21 to 45 years (Age relaxation applicable as per rules) (p. 1).
Salary (Emoluments): ₹30,000 per month (Fixed) (p. 1).

2. Lab. cum Field Attendant

No. of Vacancies: 01 (p. 1)
Project Name: BIRAC Funded Research Project: "Conversion of doubled haploids of broccoli into CMS lines using MABC and their utilization in hybrid breeding" (p. 1)
Project Termination Date: February 11, 2027 (p. 1)
Essential Qualification: Completed 10+2 in Agriculture, Horticulture, Science, Arts, or Commerce (p. 1).
Desirable Experience: Experience in working in a laboratory and physical fitness to work in the field (p. 1).
Age Limit: 18 to 35 years (Age relaxation applicable as per rules) (p. 1).
Salary (Emoluments): ₹15,000 per month (Fixed) (p. 1).

📝 Key Terms & Conditions

Nature of Job: Purely contractual and non-regular (p. 1). Positions are co-terminus with the project duration (p. 1).
No Claim for Regularization: Selected candidates cannot claim regular appointment or absorption at ICAR/IARI (p. 2).
Travel Allowance: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview (p. 2).

🚶 How to Apply and Attend the Interview

Check Relative Criteria: If any near or distant relative works at ICAR/IARI, you must email a signed declaration form to [email protected] on or before July 07, 2026 (p. 2). Failure to do so in advance will disqualify you at the interview (p. 2).
Prepare Application Form: Download and print the prescribed application format from the notification (Pages 3, 4, 7, or 8) (pp. 3-4, 7-8).
Attach Documents: Fill out the form, paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph, and attach self-attested copies of your educational certificates and experience documents (p. 1).
Walk-In: Report directly to the venue on July 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM (p. 1). Bring your filled application form along with all original certificates for physical verification (p. 1).