In an effort to drive innovative research in agricultural economics and allied fields, the National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP) under ICAR has announced 14 vacancies for various contractual positions. The recruitment will be conducted through walk-in interviews scheduled from 1st July to 3rd July 2025 at the ICAR-NIAP campus, New Delhi.
This is an excellent opportunity for young professionals and researchers looking to contribute to agricultural policy formulation and economic research in India. Read on to get full details on walk-in dates, posts, eligibility, salary, project themes, and more.
Summary of ICAR NIAP Recruitment 2025
The ICAR-NIAP has released a notification for Research Associate (RA) and Young Professional-I & II (YP-I & YP-II) posts. All appointments are purely contractual and co-terminus with the projects. Candidates with expertise in agricultural economics, statistics, IT, finance, and library science can apply.
ICAR NIAP 2025 Walk-In Interview Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | ICAR – National Institute of Agricultural Economics & Policy Research |
| Advertisement Type | Walk-In Interview |
| Job Type | Contractual |
| Posts | Research Associate, Young Professional-I, Young Professional-II |
| Total Vacancies | 14 |
| Selection Mode | Walk-In Interview |
| Interview Venue | ICAR-NIAP, DPS Marg, Pusa, New Delhi – 110012 |
| Official Website | niap.icar.gov.in |
Walk-In Interview Schedule & Vacancy Details
Candidates should report at least one hour before the scheduled time and bring all required documents.
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Interview Date | Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | 1 | 01 July 2025 | 10:00 AM |
| Young Professional-I | 1 | 01 July 2025 | 02:00 PM |
| Young Professional-II | 12 | 02 July 2025 | 10:00 AM |
| YP-II (IT & Finance) | — | 03 July 2025 | 10:00 AM / 2PM |
Eligibility Criteria for ICAR NIAP Recruitment 2025
Research Associate (RA)
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics/Economics/Statistics
OR
Master’s with 3 years of experience & 1 research paper in SCI/NAAS ≥ 4 journal - Desirable: STATA, R, Python skills
- Age Limit: 40 years (Men), 45 years (Women)
Young Professional-I (Library)
- Qualification: Bachelor’s in Library & Information Science (min. 60%)
- Desirable: MS Office knowledge
- Age Limit: 21 to 45 years
Young Professional-II
- Qualification: Master’s in Agricultural Economics, Statistics, IT, or relevant field
- Desirable: STATA, R, Python, AI/ML, QGIS, Remote Sensing
- Age Limit: 21 to 45 years
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ICAR NIAP Salary Details 2025
| Post Name | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | ₹67,000/- (PhD) or ₹61,000/- (PG) + HRA |
| Young Professional-II | ₹42,000/- (Consolidated) |
| Young Professional-I | ₹25,000/- (Consolidated) |
Key Research Project Themes at ICAR NIAP
Selected candidates will work on critical national-level projects such as:
- Ecosystem & Agribusiness Models
- Carbon Credit in Agriculture
- Food System Transformation & Dual Malnutrition
- Agricultural Trade & Tech Impact
- Use of AI/ML in Supply Chain Forecasting
- Financial Analysis & FPO Performance
- IT Operations & Data Centre Management
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Documents Required for Interview
Candidates must carry the following:
- Duly filled form with passport-size photo
- Original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies
- Age, caste/PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificates (if any)
- Research publications (for RA post)
Latecomers will not be allowed after 11:00 AM.
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General Conditions
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate
- Selection is purely contractual and co-terminus with the project
- Prior experience and skills in the relevant domain will be preferred
- Those who have worked in similar ICAR roles earlier are not eligible
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Download Notification & Application Form
You can access the official ICAR NIAP Recruitment 2025 notification and walk-in form directly from the links below:
ICAR NIAP Official Website
Download Notification & Application Form PDF