ICAR-IIMR Young Professional-II Recruitment 2026: Walk-in

ICAR – Indian Institute of Maize Research (ICAR-IIMR), Ludhiana is filling 01 post of Young Professional-II under the “Institute Budget” project, with Dr. Bharat Bhushan, Senior Scientist, as PI. The engagement is contractual and co-terminus with the project/scheme, and the pay is Rs. 42,000/- (consolidated). Candidates need a Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences or Agricultural Sciences or an equivalent post graduate degree. They can attend the walk-in interview on 25 November 2026 at 11.00 AM at ICAR-IIMR, Ladhowal Campus, Ludhiana. Candidates who want an online interview must email their application by 24 November 2026.

ICAR-IIMR Young Professional-II at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About ICAR-IIMR

ICAR – Indian Institute of Maize Research is an ICAR institute located at Village Chahar, Ladhowal, Ludhiana, Punjab – 141008. The Young Professional-II post is funded from the Institute Budget and works under Dr. Bharat Bhushan, Senior Scientist, ICAR-IIMR, Ludhiana.

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences or Biological Sciences or Agricultural Sciences (relevant subjects eg. Biochemistry/Biotechnology), or an equivalent post graduate degree with a 4/5 years Bachelor’s degree, from a recognised university or institution.
• Candidates who have a Post-Graduate degree in Basic Sciences with a 3 years Bachelor’s degree must have either qualified NET/GATE or have two years of research experience in a research laboratory or research trial fields.

Desirable

• Working experience in a Biochemistry Laboratory with HPLC/GLC and other ultra-modern equipments.

Age Limit

The age limit for Young Professional-II is a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 45 years. The application form asks for the age as on the closing date for receipt of applications. The notice does not mention any age relaxation.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The Young Professional-II gets Rs. 42,000/- per month as a consolidated amount. The notice does not mention any other allowance.

The post is a purely time-bound, non-regular, temporary/contractual engagement and is co-terminus with the concerned project. The selected candidate will have no right whatsoever to absorption or regularization at ICAR-IIMR, Ludhiana or any other ICAR Institute.

How to Apply for ICAR-IIMR Young Professional-II

The notice offers two ways to be interviewed: in person at the walk-in, or online after sending an application by email.

1. Fill in the application format printed with the notice (“Application for the Temporary Contractual Position … at ICAR-IIMR”) and paste a recent passport-size photograph on it.
2. In item 11 of the form, write the name of the position and the project name. A candidate can apply for one position only.
3. Attach proof of category (SC/ST/OBC/General), attested copies of certificates from 10th onwards and proof of experience (only experience of one year and above).
4. Give details of publications (only published research papers in journals with NAAS rating/Impact Factor), say whether you have a No Objection Certificate from your present employer, and sign the declaration.
5. For the walk-in, report at ICAR-IIMR, Ladhowal Campus, Ludhiana on 25.11.2026 at 11.00 AM with the documents listed below.
6. For an online interview, send the application along with supporting documents to [email protected] by 24.11.2026.

Documents to Bring at the Interview

• Bio-data with particulars of age, qualification, subjects taken, year of passing, marks obtained and address proof, with a photograph pasted on the top right side of the application/bio-data.
• Original certificates and their attested copies.
• Relevant publications (if any).
• Experience certificate in original, if any.
• NOC of the present employer, for persons already employed.

Candidates will not be permitted to appear in the interview without the original certificates of their educational qualifications.

Selection and Interview

Candidates appear before the Selection Committee for a walk-in interview at ICAR-IIMR, Ladhowal Campus, Ludhiana on 25.11.2026 at 11.00 AM, or attend the interview online. A written test may be conducted before the oral interview for the post.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Any change in the walk-in interview date will only be notified on the institute website https://iimr.res.in. The notice advises candidates to visit the website before attending the interview.
• No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
• A candidate with a near or distant relative employed in ICAR/IIMR must declare the relative’s name, designation, nature of duties and relationship in writing.
• If any information in the application is found false or incorrect, the candidature or appointment will be cancelled without notice, as per the declaration in the form.

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