ICAR-NIAP Young Professional Recruitment 2026 — 8 Research Posts, Walk-in at Delhi
ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP), New Delhi has issued Notice No. 15(9)/2026-NIAP inviting candidates for Walk-in Interview on 19 May 2026 for 8 Young Professional-II (YP-II) posts across different research projects. Each position carries a consolidated pay of ₹42,000 per month with an initial tenure till March 2027, extendable based on project needs. This is a solid opening for post-graduates in Agricultural Economics and allied streams searching for real research experience in a premier ICAR institute — one of the finest entries in the GovtJobsAlert.in research and teaching jobs list.
There is no online application and no application fee — candidates simply need to carry the filled proforma, CV and original certificates to the walk-in venue by 9:00 AM on 19 May 2026. This GovtJobsAlert.in guide lists each of the 8 projects, the exact qualification required, salary, selection flow and the documents to carry so you reach the venue fully prepared.
Key Highlights — ICAR-NIAP YP-II Walk-in 2026
ICAR-NIAP is an ICAR research institute under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It focuses on agricultural economics, market foresight, impact evaluation and policy research — a great place for economists, statisticians and policy researchers to gain hands-on experience.
- Post Name: Young Professional-II (YP-II)
- Total Vacancies: 8 (one per project)
- Consolidated Pay: ₹42,000 per month
- Tenure: Till March 2027 (may be extended)
- Walk-in Date: 19 May 2026 at 10:00 AM (report by 9:00 AM)
Vacancy Breakdown — ICAR-NIAP YP-II Projects 2026
Each YP-II post is attached to a specific research project. The project-wise split is below.
| Project Area | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Maize-Ethanol Impact on Farmer Income | YP-II | 1 |
| Gender in Agricultural Research Mapping | YP-II | 1 |
| Foresight Analysis: Indian Pulse Market | YP-II | 1 |
| MELIA Unit — Monitoring & Evaluation | YP-II | 1 |
| MELIA Unit — Learning & Knowledge Mgmt | YP-II | 1 |
| MELIA Unit — Impact Evaluation | YP-II | 1 |
| Sustainable Agri-Food Systems Transition | YP-II | 1 |
| State Agricultural Development & Policy | YP-II | 1 |
| Total | YP-II | 8 |
Eligibility Criteria — ICAR-NIAP YP-II 2026
Educational Qualification
The essential qualification varies by project, but all require a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline:
- Agricultural Economics / Economics / International Business (for Maize-Ethanol, Pulse Foresight and Gender Mapping projects)
- Agriculture Economics / Agricultural Extension (for MELIA M&E and Learning & Knowledge Management)
- Agricultural Economics / Economics (for MELIA Impact Evaluation and Sustainable Agri-Food projects)
- Data Sciences / Computer Application / Agricultural Economics (for State Agricultural Development)
Desirable qualifications include strong fundamentals in micro-economics, international trade, econometrics, MS Office, Stata, data handling, systematic review and meta-analysis. Post-graduate candidates with strong research interest will find this ideal.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years as on the interview date (19 May 2026)
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years; OBC — 3 years; PwD — 10 years (note: reservation rules do not apply for contract posts, but age relaxation does).
What is the Salary for ICAR-NIAP YP-II 2026?
All 8 YP-II posts carry a uniform monthly pay and are purely contractual.
- Consolidated Pay: ₹42,000 per month (all projects)
- Tenure: Till March 2027, extendable based on performance and project continuity
- Job Nature: Contractual, time-bound, co-terminus with the project — no claim for regular absorption under ICAR
- Medical Check: Selected candidates will be medically examined before appointment
₹42,000 per month consolidated at a top ICAR institute in Delhi, with co-authorship opportunities on research publications and direct exposure to national-level policy research — a strong addition to any economist’s CV.
What is the Selection Process for ICAR-NIAP YP-II 2026?
Selection is through a straight walk-in interview with no written test.
- Reporting & Registration — report at 9:00 AM on 19 May 2026 at the venue (1 hour before interview).
- Document Verification — original certificates verified before the interview.
- Walk-in Interview — conducted by a duly constituted Selection Committee at ICAR-NIAP.
- Panel Formation — a panel will be maintained with approval of the Competent Authority; future similar vacancies may be filled from this panel.
No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview. Get familiar with your project’s thematic area and keep 2-3 of your best research papers / internship certificates ready to discuss.
How to Apply for ICAR-NIAP YP-II 2026?
This is a walk-in interview — not an online application. Follow these steps exactly:
- Download the notification PDF and print the application proforma (2 pages attached with the notice).
- Fill the proforma manually in blue / black ballpoint pen. Attach a recent passport-size photograph.
- Prepare a complete, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Self-attest one set of photocopies of all certificates — Master’s degree, UG degree, 10th / 12th certificate, experience certificates, caste / PwD certificate (if any), Aadhaar.
- Keep originals of every certificate for verification at the venue.
- Report to the Auditorium, Ground Floor, ICAR-NIAP, DPS Marg, Pusa, New Delhi – 110012 by 9:00 AM on 19 May 2026.
- Register at the reception, submit the filled proforma and photocopies, and wait for your interview slot.
Important Dates — ICAR-NIAP YP-II 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 21 April 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 9:00 AM on 19 May 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview Date | 19 May 2026 (10:00 AM onwards) |
| Tenure Start | On selection (post medical fitness) |
| Tenure End | March 2027 (extendable) |
Application Fees — ICAR-NIAP YP-II 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | No Fee |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwD | No Fee |
There is no application fee for this walk-in recruitment. No TA / DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
Essential Links — ICAR-NIAP Young Professional Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification & Form PDF
- Visit ICAR-NIAP Official Website
- Visit ICAR Main Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
ICAR-NIAP walk-in positions are a great career launchpad for agricultural economists — research exposure, good pay, and the chance to publish with India’s leading policy research institute. Reach the Pusa campus before 9:00 AM on 19 May 2026 with all documents in hand. For more ICAR and research job updates, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.