ICAR IIMR Field/ Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online (2 Posts)

ICAR IIMR Field/ Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 (2 Posts): overview

Vacancy details

Age limit

• The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum is 45 years, with relaxation as per GOI rules.

About ICAR-IIMR

The notice is issued by ICAR – Indian Institute of Millets Research, described on its letterhead as the Global Centre of Excellence on Millets (Shree Anna), at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. The post sits under the project "National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS) – Sweet Sorghum". The notice is signed by the PI of the Project.

Where and How to Send

• Fill in Annexure-I (proforma application) and Annexure-II (declaration), both attached to the notice.
• Attach the supporting documents named under Enclosures.
• Compile the application and the scanned documents into a single PDF file.
• Email the PDF to [email protected] on or before 25.11.2026, 5:00 PM.
• Send the duly filled-in application in the prescribed formats Annexure-I and Annexure-II, with scanned copies of the relevant educational qualification and experience certificates, compiled into a single PDF file. The email address is [email protected]. The deadline is 25.11.2026, 5:00 PM. The notice rejects applications received after the stipulated deadline and incomplete applications without supporting documents. The notice does not print an email subject line.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

• Essential qualification: Diploma holders in Agricultural Sciences / Any Graduate degree with 2 years of experience in agricultural research activities.
• Desirable: Experience in field experimentation, maintenance of experimental plots, data recording and entry, selfing, crossing, and operation of basic agricultural of laboratory equipment.
• Desirable: Experience in biochemical parameter analysis.
• Certificates: A certificate for essential and desirable qualifications is compulsory.
• Age limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years, with relaxation as per GOI rules. The notice prints no cut-off date for counting age.
• Tenure: Till 31.03.2027, further extendable based on performance of the candidate, subject to the requirement and availability of funds.
• The posts are purely temporary and on contractual basis till the expiry of the project. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

Enclosures

• Certificates of educational qualifications
• Experience certificates (Annexure-I states documentary proof of prior experience is mandatory)
• Proof of journals, articles, publications or books published, if any
• Caste certificate etc.
• No objection and experience certificate from the employer, if currently employed elsewhere
• Latest passport size photo, as asked on Annexure-I

Important Instructions

• Annexure-II is a declaration: either that none of the candidate's relatives is an employee of ICAR-IIMR, or that particulars of relatives working in ICAR are furnished.
• Annexure-I also asks whether the candidate is willing to be considered for any lower post if the application for the applied post is ineligible or not shortlisted.
• Original testimonials (date of birth, degree certificate, experience certificate, etc., if any) are to be shown, and a set of attested copies of all certificates submitted before joining, if selected.
• False information or claims at any stage leads to summary rejection of candidature or termination of appointment.
• Selected candidates shall not claim regular appointment or absorption in ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad or the funding agency at the end of the project.
• The selected candidate may have to join immediately.
• The decision of the Director, ICAR-IIMR is final and binding in all respects.
• IIMR reserves the right to alter, change or cancel the advertisement or recruitment without assigning any reason at any stage.
• Disputes will be resolved within the jurisdiction of Hyderabad, Telangana court only.

Salary

The emolument is Rs. 25,000 per month, consolidated and fixed.

Selection process

1. 1
   Stage 1

   Applications received within the stipulated date will be scrutinized. Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email and called for a walk-in interview. The date and time of the walk-in interview will be communicated later. No TA/DA or other expenses will be paid to shortlisted candidates for attending the interview.