ICAR-IVRI Recruitment 2026: Walk-In / Online Interview for Young Professional-I in Palampur (H.P.)

The ICAR - Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Regional Station, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh has officially announced a vacancy for the recruitment of a Young Professional-I (YP-I). This contractual role is part of the high-impact All India Network Project on Challenging and Emerging Diseases of Animal (AINP-CEDA) (Footrot).

If you have a background in Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Technology, or Life Sciences, this is a stellar opportunity to gain hands-on research experience at a premier national institute.

Below are the complete details regarding eligibility, salary, and the application process.

Vacancy Overview

Name of the Post: Young Professional-I (YP-I)
Number of Vacancies: 01 (One)
Nature of Job: Purely temporary and contractual
Project Duration: Likely up to March 2031
Monthly Salary (Emoluments): ₹30,000.00 fixed per month
Job Location: ICAR-IVRI, Regional Station, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

Essential: Graduate degree in relevant subjects OR Diploma holders in relevant Agricultural Sciences / Engineering / Technology.
(Note: Agricultural Sciences includes crop science, animal science, veterinary sciences, fisheries, natural resource management (NRM), agricultural engineering, extension, and education).
Desirable Qualities: Preference will be given to candidates with a Post Graduate degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Science, or Biomedical Science. Experience in bacterial isolation, molecular techniques, data entry, report writing, and peer-reviewed research publications is highly valued.

2. Age Limit

Minimum: 21 Years
Maximum: 45 Years (as of the application deadline, with standard relaxation rules applied).

Interview & Application Details

Candidates have the option to attend the interview either in person (Walk-In) or online.

Date & Time of Interview: October 27, 2026, at 10:30 AM
Venue: ICAR-IVRI, Regional Station, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh

How to Apply:

Prepare Your Document: Fill out the standard application form (Annexure-II) with your personal, educational, and professional details.
Scan & Email: Attach your full bio-data with a recent passport-sized photograph alongside self-attested copies of your testimonials (10th, 12th, Graduation/Post-Graduation degrees, experience certificates) into a single PDF file.
Submit: Send the single PDF file via email to the Principal Scientist & PI, Dr. Rinku Sharma, at [email protected].
Important Note: Only candidates who already hold a Provisional or Final degree certificate are eligible to apply. Bring all original documents for verification at the time of the interview.