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ICAR-NBAIR Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 2 Senior Research Fellow, Young Professional Posts
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Last checked: 11 Nov 2026, 5:33 pm
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| Name of post | ICAR-NBAIR Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 2 Senior Research Fellow, Young Professional Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ICAR-NBAIR |
| Job location | All India |
| Pay / salary | The SRF gets Rs. 37,000/- + HRA per month and the YP-I gets Rs. 30,000/- per month (Consolidated). |
| Posted on | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 11 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Age Limit
- The application form asks for age as on 25.11.2026.
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF) : Maximum 35 years
- Young Professional I (YP-I) : Minimum of 21 years and maximum of 45 years
- Post / Category : Relaxation
- SRF – SC/ST/Women : 5 years, as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules
- SRF – OBC : 3 years, as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules
- YP-I : Relaxation as per rules
- The SRF age limit is maximum 35 years, and the YP-I limit is minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years; the form asks for age as on 25.11.2026.
- For the SRF, SC/ST/Women get 5 years and OBC get 3 years of relaxation as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules; for YP-I, relaxation is as per rules.
Salary / Pay Scale
- The SRF gets Rs. 37,000/- + HRA per month and the YP-I gets Rs. 30,000/- per month (Consolidated).
ICAR-NBAIR Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Date | 25 November 2026 |
| Reporting Time | Interview at 10.00 AM; be present 30 minutes before the scheduled time |
| Venue | Hebbal campus of ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, ICAR-NBAIR, Hebbal, Bengaluru – 560024 |
| Posts | Senior Research Fellow (SRF); Young Professional I (YP-I) |
| Vacancies | 2 (1 SRF, 1 YP-I) |
| Pay | SRF: Rs. 37,000/- + HRA per month; YP-I: Rs. 30,000/- per month (Consolidated) |
| Age Limit | Varies by post |
| Last Date to Send Application to PI (optional) | 23 November 2026 |
| Job Location | ICAR-NBAIR, Bengaluru |
| Who Can Attend | Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility for the post |
About ICAR-NBAIR
- ICAR - National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources is an ICAR institute located at P. B. No. 2491, Hebbal, Bellary Road, Bengaluru – 560024. Both posts serve the time-bound ICAR-National Fellow project "Biogeography and biosystematics of white grub fauna (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) of various agro-climatic zones of India". The Principal Investigator (PI) is Dr. K. Sreedevi, Principal Scientist and ICAR-National Fellow, ICAR-NBAIR, Bengaluru (e-mail: [email protected]).
Posts and Eligibility
| Post | Vacancies | Essential Qualification | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 01 (One) | Master's degree in a listed subject with a 4/5 years Bachelor's degree, or NET/GATE with a 3 years Bachelor's degree (details below) | Rs. 37,000/- + HRA per month |
| Young Professional I (YP-I) | 01 (One) | Post Graduate degree in Zoology or any basic sciences (Life Sciences) | Rs. 30,000/- per month (Consolidated) |
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
- Master's degree in Agricultural Entomology/ Zoology/ Biotechnology/ relevant subjects in Life Sciences from a recognized University/ Institution with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree (preferably B.Sc. Agriculture).
- Those candidates with 3 years Bachelor's degree must have UGC/CSIR/ ICAR NET/GATE qualification or equivalent.
- Essential: Knowledge of handling insects, surveys and insect collection.
- Desirable: Insect taxonomy and documentation. Molecular characterization and development of DNA barcodes.
Young Professional I (YP-I)
- Essential: Post Graduate degree in Zoology or any basic sciences (Life Sciences).
- Desirable: Knowledge in insect collection, insect studies, rearing and working hands with the insects. Insect taxonomy and documentation.
Pay and HRA
- The emoluments are fixed per month: Rs. 37,000/- + HRA for the SRF and Rs. 30,000/- (Consolidated) for the YP-I. The notice cites ICAR office memorandum F.No.Agri.Edn./06/27/2014-HRD (e-91506) dated 15.10.2024 and states that HRA is as per ICAR guidelines. At the time of joining, the selected candidate has to deposit one month salary as caution deposit, which will be refunded after securing no-dues.
- Only applicants with the minimum eligibility need to send an application or appear for the interview. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
What to Bring
- A duly type-filled copy of the application form, with a passport size photograph affixed on the top (the form is on pages 3 and 4 of the notice).
- Attested copies of certificates.
- A brief of research work done vis-à-vis publications in peer reviewed journals during post-graduation and present employment.
- Two passport size photographs.
- Original documents, including experience certificates (if any), for verification.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer/ University, in case the candidate is in employment elsewhere.
- The checklist attached to the application form lists: the application form in the given proforma; copies of the 10th and 12th standard mark sheet cum certificate; copies of the mark sheet and degree/ provisional degree certificate of Graduation, Post-Graduation and Ph.D.; desirable qualification, if any; copy of SC/ST/OBC certificate (if applicable); copy of PWD/ Physically challenged certificate (if applicable); copies of experience certificate(s); copy of proof of date of birth; copy of National Level Exam passed certificate, if any; and any other document. The form also asks for a list of publications with NAAS Rating 2026 and two references with their email and contact numbers.
What Happens on the Day
- Candidates are requested to be present 30 minutes before the 10.00 AM schedule for necessary formalities.
- Original documents will be verified at the time of interview.
- Candidates who are not able to produce the essential qualification degree certificates will not be eligible to appear for the interview.
- Selection is through the walk-in interview; any other clarifications can be had on the date of interview.
Important Instructions
- The position is purely temporary, on contractual basis, and co-terminus with the project.
- The initial appointment is up to 27.10.2027 or till closure of the project; continuation of the SRF will depend upon the progress reviewed every six months by the Principal Investigator.
- Selected candidates shall not claim regular appointment at the Institute.
- Place of posting will be at ICAR-NBAIR, Bengaluru.
- No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview.
- If any candidature is found to have submitted false claims at a later stage, it will be summarily rejected.
- The decision of the Competent Authority will be final and binding in all respects.
- The recruitment is subject to the terms and conditions in force in ICAR for such appointments.
More Details
- Age Relaxation
How to Apply
- Candidates walk in on 25 November 2026 with the application form, biodata and original documents. Candidates who wish to send their application to the PI may submit it by 23 November 2026; the notice prints the PI's e-mail ([email protected]) but does not specify how the application is to be sent. An MS Word version of the application format can also be obtained from www.nbair.res.in.
Important Links
| ICAR-NBAIR Application Form | Click Here nbair.res.in |
|---|---|
| ICAR-NBAIR SRF and YP-I Notification PDF | Download nbair.res.in |
| ICAR-NBAIR Official Website | Click Here nbair.res.in |
| Link | Details |
| ICAR-NBAIR Application Form | Application format to fill and bring to the walk-in |
| ICAR-NBAIR SRF and YP-I Notification PDF | Employment notice with terms and application form |
| ICAR-NBAIR Official Website | Official Website |
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