ICAR Indian Institute of Groundnut Research, an agricultural research institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research located in Junagadh, Gujarat, has invited applications for Young Professional I, Young Professional II, Lab Assistant and Field Assistant positions. A total of 9 vacancies are on offer across these posts. The openings cover work in news reporting and social media, the AICRP-Groundnut project, IT support, laboratory duties and field work, all offered on a purely temporary contractual basis co-terminus with the project.
ICAR IIGR Recruitment 2026 - Young Professional I, Lab Assistant and Other Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026F.No. A-12024/1/2026-Estt.
Total Vacancies
9
Last Date
27 Sept
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Applications closed on 27 Sept 2026
- Notification17 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed27 Sept
About ICAR IIGR Young Professional I, Lab Assistant and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- ICAR Indian Institute of Groundnut Research Junagadh
- Advertisement No.
- F.No. A-12024/1/2026-Estt.
- Post Name
- YP-I (Young Professional-I) for News Reporting and Social Media Handling and Photography, YP-II (Young Professional-II) for AICRP-Groundnut and 3 more
- Job Location
- Junagadh, Gujarat
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 21–45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
YP-I (Young Professional-I) for News Reporting and Social Media Handling and Photography
2
YP-II (Young Professional-II) for AICRP-Groundnut
1
YP-II (Young Professional-II) (IT)
1
Lab Assistant
2
Field Assistant
3
Total9
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| YP-I (Young Professional-I) for News Reporting and Social Media Handling and Photography | 2 |
| YP-II (Young Professional-II) for AICRP-Groundnut | 1 |
| YP-II (Young Professional-II) (IT) | 1 |
| Lab Assistant | 2 |
| Field Assistant | 3 |
| Grand Total | 9 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
YP-II (Young Professional-II) for AICRP-Groundnut1 post
- Qualification
- Post-Graduation in Agricultural Sciences / Life Sciences from a recognized university.
- Tenure
- One year or till the termination of the project
- Desirable Experience
- MS Office, statistical analysis, reporting and communication skills
YP-II (Young Professional-II) (IT)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate with at least 60% marks in Computer Application / Information Technology / Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Operating System / Software Engineering / Computer Graphics with one-year experience in the relevant field, or Masters in Computer Application / Information Technology / Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Operating Systems / Software Engineering / Computer Graphics.
- Experience
- One year in the relevant field for candidates applying with a graduate degree
- Tenure
- One year or till the termination of the project, whichever is earlier
Lab Assistant2 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate degree in Agriculture / Microbiology / Life Sciences.
- Tenure
- One year, may be extended for one or two years
Field Assistant3 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate degree in Agriculture, or Diploma in Agriculture with two years of experience.
- Experience
- Two years for candidates applying with a Diploma in Agriculture
- Tenure
- One year, may be extended for one or two years
Age Limit
21 to 45 years
Age Relaxation
Relaxation in upper age limit to SC/ST/OBC and Divyang as per rules.
Application Fee
All Categories
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on the information provided in their application forms.
- 2Interview
Only shortlisted candidates are notified by email and invited to an interview, which may be conducted online.
Salary Structure
YP-I (Young Professional-I) for News Reporting and Social Media Handling and Photography
Pay: Rs. 30,000 per month (fixed, consolidated)
YP-II (Young Professional-II) for AICRP-Groundnut
Pay: Rs. 42,000 per month (fixed, consolidated)
YP-II (Young Professional-II) (IT)
Pay: Rs. 42,000 per month (fixed, consolidated)
Lab Assistant
Pay: Rs. 27,000 per month plus HRA
Field Assistant
Pay: Rs. 27,000 per month plus HRA
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| YP-I (Young Professional-I) for News Reporting and Social Media Handling and Photography | Rs. 30,000 per month (fixed, consolidated) |
| YP-II (Young Professional-II) for AICRP-Groundnut | Rs. 42,000 per month (fixed, consolidated) |
| YP-II (Young Professional-II) (IT) | Rs. 42,000 per month (fixed, consolidated) |
| Lab Assistant | Rs. 27,000 per month plus HRA |
| Field Assistant | Rs. 27,000 per month plus HRA |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form (Annexure-I) and the declaration form (Annexure-II) from the official notification.
- 2Fill the application form with personal details, educational qualifications and experience, and clearly mention the post applied for.
- 3Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof and a recent passport-size photograph.
- 4Compile the application form, the signed declaration and all enclosures into a single PDF file.
- 5Email the consolidated PDF to [email protected].
- 6Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application form (Annexure-I)
•Signed declaration form (Annexure-II)
•Self-attested copies of educational certificates
•Experience certificates
•ID proof
•Recent passport-size photograph
Important Details
- The positions are purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project, with no assurance of extension and no provision for regular appointment at the institute or at ICAR on completion of the project.
- The institute may terminate the appointment at any time without prior notice or reason.
- Applications must be compiled into a single PDF along with the enclosures; submissions with separate attachments or additional documents outside that single PDF will not be accepted.
- Experience in the relevant field is given extra weightage, so experience certificates should be attached.
- Canvassing in any form leads to immediate disqualification.
Desirable Experience
YP-I (Young Professional-I) for News Reporting and Social Media Handling and Photography
Desirable Experience: Experience in news reporting, social media handling, photography, visual media skills and digital platform expertise
YP-II (Young Professional-II) for AICRP-Groundnut
Desirable Experience: MS Office, statistical analysis, reporting and communication skills
| Post | Desirable Experience |
|---|---|
| YP-I (Young Professional-I) for News Reporting and Social Media Handling and Photography | Experience in news reporting, social media handling, photography, visual media skills and digital platform expertise |
| YP-II (Young Professional-II) for AICRP-Groundnut | MS Office, statistical analysis, reporting and communication skills |
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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