ICAR – Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (IGFRI), Jhansi, has invited eligible candidates for a walk-in interview for engagement of Young Professional-II (YP-II) under the project “Utilizing Perennial Grasses for Revolutionizing Sustainable Bioenergy Production under Challenging Environments”.
The ICAR IGFRI Young Professional Recruitment 2026 is for 05 contractual posts. The walk-in interview will be held on 15th September 2026 from 10:00 AM at IGFRI, Jhansi. This article covers vacancy details, eligibility, emoluments, interview schedule, terms and the official notification link.
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Post Name |
Young Professional-II (YP-II) |
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| Total Vacancies |
05 Posts |
| Age Limit |
21–45 years (relaxation as per Govt. rules) |
| Salary |
₹42,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Minimum Qualification |
M.Sc. in GPB / Seed Science / Plant Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry or Graduate in relevant Crop Science |
| Application Fee |
Not specified |
| Selection Process |
Walk-in Interview |
| Job Location |
ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Interview Date |
15 September 2026 (10:00 AM onwards) |
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Post Name |
Emoluments |
Qualification & Work Profile |
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Young Professional-II (YP-II) |
₹42,000 per month (no HRA / increment) |
Essential: Post Graduate (M.Sc.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding / Seed Science and Technology / Plant Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry, or Graduate degree in relevant agricultural / crop science. Desirable: Experience in breeding of grasses, crossing techniques and cytology of grasses. Work includes breeding and cytology of grasses, phenotyping for fodder yield, screening for abiotic stress and biochemical analysis for fodder quality. |
Age limit is 21 to 45 years. Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 5 years for OBC (NCL) and 10 years for PwBD candidates, as per Government rules.
Selection will be through walk-in interview only. Candidates should report 30 minutes before the scheduled time with original certificates.
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Walk-in Interview at ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi
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Document Verification with originals
No TA/DA will be paid. Serving candidates must produce NOC from the present employer. Concealing facts or canvassing will lead to disqualification. The decision of the Director, IGFRI, Jhansi shall be final.
- No application fee has been specified in the walk-in notification.
- Payment Method: Not applicable.
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Walk-in Interview Date |
15 September 2026 |
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Reporting Time |
10:00 AM onwards |
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Venue |
ICAR-IGFRI, Gwalior Road, Near Pahuj Dam, Jhansi – 284003 |
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ICAR IGFRI YP-II Detailed Notification PDF |
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IGFRI Official Website |
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This is a walk-in interview. Candidates should reach IGFRI, Jhansi (about 10 km from Jhansi city) with a filled application and documents. There is no online application.
- Step 1: Download the notification and fill the application form with name, parent/spouse name, date of birth, address, category, contact details, qualifications, experience and research papers.
- Step 2: Attach self-attested copies of age, education, caste/category and experience certificates.
- Step 3: Report at ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi on 15 September 2026 by 10:00 AM (arrive 30 minutes early).
- Step 4: Carry original documents, four sets of biodata, a self-attested photograph and self-attested copies of mark sheets and certificates.
- Step 5: Serving candidates should also bring NOC from the current employer.
05 Young Professional-II (YP-II) posts.
Consolidated emoluments of ₹42,000 per month. No HRA or increment will be paid.
21 to 45 years, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and OBC and 10 years for PwBD candidates.
Walk-in Interview at IGFRI, Jhansi, along with verification of original documents.
No. It is purely contractual, initially for one year, co-terminus with the project and without any claim for regularisation.
15 September 2026 from 10:00 AM at ICAR-IGFRI, Gwalior Road, Near Pahuj Dam, Jhansi – 284003.