The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi has invited applications for the engagement of Young Professional-I and Young Professional-II (Finance & Accounts) at its Finance Division, ICAR Headquarters, on a short-term, purely contract basis. A total of 06 tentative positions are on offer (03 each), open to commerce graduates with at least 60% marks and one year of relevant experience. Scanned applications must be emailed to cdnaicarhq@gmail.com on or before 06.09.2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Young Professional-I (Finance & Accounts) and Young Professional-II (Finance & Accounts) |
| Organization | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Finance Division, ICAR Headquarters, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Not specified in notification (advertisement dated 27.08.2026) |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi (NCT) |
| Total Vacancies | 06 (Tentative) — YP-I: 03, YP-II: 03 (may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Competent Authority) |
| Qualification | B.Com / BBA / BBS with minimum 60% marks; CA (Inter) / ICWA (Inter) / CS (Inter) or MBA (Finance) additionally required for YP-II, plus minimum 1 year relevant experience |
| Age Limit | 21 to 45 years, reckoned from the date of advertisement (27.08.2026); relaxation as per rules Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Screening of applications → Shortlisting on academic performance → Written examination (only if response is large) → Panel interview |
| Pay Scale | Consolidated Rs. 30,000/month for YP-I and Rs. 42,000/month for YP-II (no HRA or other allowance) |
| How to Apply | Email the scanned application and documents to cdnaicarhq@gmail.com by 06.09.2026 |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | icar.org.in/en/vacancies |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 27.08.2026 |
| Last date to email the application | 06.09.2026 |
| Reference date for age calculation | 27.08.2026 (date of advertisement) |
| Age column in the application form (Annexure-I) | Age as on 01.08.2026 |
| Written examination / interview date | Not specified in notification |
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee for either position, so no fee table is shown here. Candidates should verify this from the official advertisement before applying.
Vacancy Details
| Position | Vacancies (Tentative) | Monthly Emoluments |
|---|---|---|
| Young Professional-I (Finance & Accounts) | 03 | Rs. 30,000/- |
| Young Professional-II (Finance & Accounts) | 03 | Rs. 42,000/- |
| Total | 06 | — |
Note: The notification states the vacancy position is tentative and does not give a category-wise (UR/OBC/EWS/SC/ST) breakup.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification — YP-I | B.Com / BBA / BBS with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University or College, with minimum 1 year of experience in the relevant field |
| Educational Qualification — YP-II | B.Com / BBA / BBS with minimum 60% marks and CA (Inter) / ICWA (Inter) / CS (Inter); OR B.Com with minimum 60% marks and MBA (Finance) or equivalent with minimum 60% marks from a recognized Institution. Minimum 1 year of experience in the relevant field is required in both routes. |
| Desirable | Knowledge of IT applications, virtual meeting platforms and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Tally, etc.) will be an added advantage |
| Experience Proof | Experience must be supported by certificates issued by the concerned employers |
| Age Limit | 21 to 45 years, reckoned from the date of advertisement (27.08.2026); relaxation as per rules Check your age eligibility → |
| Nature of Engagement | Purely temporary and contractual; does not constitute a regular job offer |
| Serving Employees | Candidates already employed must produce a No Objection Certificate from their present employer |
Note: The notification states only “Relaxation as per rules” and does not give a category-wise age relaxation table, so no relaxation breakup is reproduced here.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Screening of applications | All applications received by email on or before 06.09.2026 are screened. Applications received after the deadline stand rejected without further consideration. |
| Stage 2 — Shortlisting | Eligible candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their qualifying academic performance, as per the assessment criteria fixed by ICAR. |
| Stage 3 — Written examination (conditional) | Held only if the response to the advertisement is large. Marks, duration and syllabus are not specified in the notification. This stage is used purely to shortlist candidates for the interview. |
| Stage 4 — Panel interview | Shortlisted candidates are called to appear before a panel interview, which decides the final selection. No TA/DA is paid for appearing in the examination or interview. |
| After selection | Selected candidates must sign a Declaration of Secrecy and a Non-Disclosure Agreement before joining, furnish police verification within 15 days of joining, and submit a Medical Fitness Certificate from an MBBS doctor at their own cost. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Consolidated monthly emoluments — YP-I | Rs. 30,000/- |
| Consolidated monthly emoluments — YP-II | Rs. 42,000/- |
| House Rent Allowance and other allowances | Not payable — the notification states no HRA or other allowance will be paid to Young Professionals |
| Tour TA/DA — YP-I | AC-3 Tier / AC Chair Car, with DA at Rs. 1,200 per day on domestic tour |
| Tour TA/DA — YP-II | AC-2 Tier / AC Chair Car, with DA at Rs. 1,500 per day on domestic tour |
| Leave | 8 days casual leave and 2 restricted holidays per calendar year; female Young Professionals are entitled to maternity leave |
| Tenure | Initial engagement of one year, extendable up to a maximum of three years (1+1+1), subject to organizational requirement and satisfactory performance |
| Working hours | Same as regular employees; unauthorized absence of 8 continuous days leads to automatic termination |
| Tax | Income tax and any other applicable tax is deducted at source before payment of monthly salary |
How to Apply
- Download the advertisement, the application form (Annexure-I) and the declaration (Annexure-II) from icar.org.in/en/vacancies.
- Fill in Annexure-I completely — general information, academic and professional qualifications, chronological experience, additional training and present employment details — and paste a recent self-attested passport size photograph in the space provided.
- Prepare your bio-data and self-attested copies of all educational, experience and category certificates, plus a No Objection Certificate if you are currently employed.
- Sign the Declaration of Secrecy and Non-Disclosure undertaking at Annexure-II and scan the complete set of documents.
- Email the scanned application, bio-data, photograph, self-attested certificates and declaration to cdnaicarhq@gmail.com so that it reaches on or before 06.09.2026.
Note: Applications received after the stated time limit will stand rejected. The notification prescribes email as the mode of submission and does not mention any online application portal.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Application form (Annexure-I) | Filled and signed, then scanned and attached to the email |
| Declaration of Secrecy (Annexure-II) | Signed, with name, address, mobile number and email filled in |
| Recent passport size photograph | Self-attested and pasted in the space on Annexure-I before scanning Resize your photo and signature → |
| Bio-data | To be attached along with the application form |
| Educational certificates and mark sheets | Self-attested copies of 10th, 10+2, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree and professional qualifications |
| Experience certificates | Issued by the concerned employers, supporting every entry in the experience table |
| Category certificate | Self-attested copy, if you have entered General / SC / ST / OBC / PH in the form |
| No Objection Certificate | Required if you are presently employed, along with full employer address |
| Police verification | To be furnished within 15 days of joining, after selection |
| Medical Fitness Certificate | From an MBBS doctor, at the candidate’s own cost, after selection |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website / Vacancies Page | Visit ICAR Vacancies Page |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Emailing the application after 06.09.2026 — the notification says late applications will stand rejected, with no exceptions.
- Sending an incomplete set — Annexure-I, bio-data, photograph, self-attested certificates and Annexure-II must all go in the same email.
- Claiming experience without attaching certificates from the concerned employers, since unsupported experience will not be counted at screening.
- Ignoring the 60% marks condition — it applies to the Bachelor’s degree, and for the MBA route to the MBA as well.
- Failing to attach a No Objection Certificate when you are already employed elsewhere.
- Expecting travel reimbursement — no TA/DA is paid for appearing in the written examination or the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for ICAR Young Professional (Finance & Accounts) 2026?
Scanned applications must reach cdnaicarhq@gmail.com on or before 06.09.2026, and anything received after that stands rejected.
2. How many vacancies are there?
There are 06 tentative positions in all — 03 for Young Professional-I and 03 for Young Professional-II — and ICAR may increase or decrease this number.
3. What is the qualification for Young Professional-I?
B.Com, BBA or BBS with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University or College, along with at least one year of experience in the relevant field.
4. What is the qualification for Young Professional-II?
B.Com, BBA or BBS with 60% marks plus CA (Inter), ICWA (Inter) or CS (Inter); alternatively B.Com with 60% plus an MBA (Finance) or equivalent with 60% marks, and one year of relevant experience in either case.
5. What is the age limit for these positions?
21 to 45 years, reckoned from the date of the advertisement (27.08.2026), with relaxation as per rules.
6. Is there any application fee?
The notification does not mention any application fee for either position.
7. What salary will be paid?
A consolidated Rs. 30,000 per month for YP-I and Rs. 42,000 per month for YP-II, with no HRA or any other allowance payable.
8. How long does the engagement last?
The initial engagement is for one year and can be extended up to a maximum of three years (1+1+1), subject to the organization’s requirement and the candidate’s satisfactory performance.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
