Walk-In-Interview: SRF & Young Professional-I Positions – ICAR-IIOR Hyderabad 2026

About ICAR-IIOR Hyderabad

The ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), located in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, is a premier apex institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) devoted to planning, coordinating, and executing advanced research programs for enhancing oilseed crop productivity, varietal improvement, and sustainable agricultural technologies across India.

Job Overview & Detailed Vacancies

ICAR-IIOR has officially released a notification inviting eligible candidates for a Walk-In-Interview for temporary, contractual, and short-term positions under the CSS scheme – National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS).

• 1. Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – Sunflower Project (NMHYS):
  • No. of Positions: 02 (Two)
  • Date of Interview: August 11, 2026
  • Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. (Agriculture) with specialization in Genetic and Plant Breeding / Seed Science & Technology / Agronomy / Biotechnology with a four-year Bachelor’s degree.
  • Desirable Qualifications: Experience in crop raising, maintenance, and seed production; molecular work (PCR, Gel electrophoresis, cloning); working knowledge of computers and data analysis; proficiency in Telugu, Hindi, and English.
  • Emoluments: ₹37,000/- + HRA per month consolidated.
• 2. Young Professional-I (YP-I) – Sunflower Project (NMHYS):
  • No. of Positions: 01 (One)
  • Date of Interview: August 11, 2026
  • Essential Qualifications: B.Sc. in Agriculture or Diploma in Agriculture (10+2+3).
  • Desirable Qualifications: Experience in crop raising and maintenance; basic computer knowledge (MS Office); proficiency in Telugu, Hindi, and English.
  • Emoluments: ₹30,000/- per month consolidated (No HRA paid).
• 3. Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – Sesame Project (NMHYS):
  • No. of Positions: 02 (Two)
  • Date of Interview: August 18, 2026
  • Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. (Agriculture) with specialization in Genetic and Plant Breeding / Seed Science & Technology / Agronomy / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Food and Nutrition with a four-year Bachelor’s degree.
  • Desirable Qualifications: Experience in crop raising and maintenance/analytical tasks; molecular work (PCR, Gel electrophoresis, cloning, GCLC, HPLC, FT-IR); working knowledge of computers.
  • Emoluments: ₹37,000/- + HRA per month consolidated.
• 4. Young Professional-I (YP-I) – Sesame Project (NMHYS):
  • No. of Positions: 01 (One)
  • Date of Interview: August 18, 2026
  • Essential Qualifications: Any Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in crop raising and maintenance.
  • Desirable Qualifications: Basic computer knowledge (MS Office); fluency in Telugu, Hindi, and English.
  • Emoluments: ₹30,000/- per month consolidated (No HRA paid).

Age Limit & Relaxations (As on Date of Interview)

• Young Professional-I (YP-I): Minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years with relaxations as per rules.
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Upper age limit is 35 years for men and 40 years for women.

Walk-In-Interview Guidelines & Reporting Instructions