ICAR CCARI Recruitment 2026 – Research Associate and Young Professional-I Posts, Walk-in on 25 November 2026

This page gives the complete details of the Research Associate (RA) and Young Professional-I recruitment by ICAR – Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI), Ela, Old Goa, prepared from the official notification. In this recruitment, applications have been invited for a total of 2 posts of Research Associate (RA) and Young Professional-I. Only candidates who have Research Associate: Ph.D. in the relevant subject, OR a Master's degree in the relevant subject with a 4/5-year Bachelor's degree having 1st division or 60% marks, at least three years of research experience and one research paper in an SCI/NAAS-rated (4.0 and above) journal. Young Professional-I: Graduate in Veterinary Science, or B.Sc. in Biotechnology or Microbiology. can apply for these posts — read the eligibility section below carefully before filling the form. The last date to apply is 25 Nov 2026, so complete your application well before the deadline. Selection will be done through: Walk-in selection on 25 November 2026 at ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa: an objective-type test of 30 minutes duration followed by a structured interview.. Pay scale for the selected candidates: Research Associate: Rs 67,000 per month + HRA for Ph.D. holders; Rs 61,000 per month + HRA for Master's degree holders. Young Professional-I: Rs 30,000 per month..

Before applying, download the official notification from the Important Links section and read it fully — NaukriHelp only provides information; the application is submitted on the official website of ICAR – Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI), Ela, Old Goa only.

In simple words: a candidate who has Research Associate: Ph.D. in the relevant subject, OR a Master's degree in the relevant subject with a 4/5-year Bachelor's degree having 1st division or 60% marks, at least three years of research experience and one research paper in an SCI/NAAS-rated (4.0 and above) journal. Young Professional-I: Graduate in Veterinary Science, or B.Sc. in Biotechnology or Microbiology. and whose age falls within the limit — Research Associate: maximum 40 years for men and 45 years for women. Young Professional-I: minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years. Relaxation as per Government rules. — can apply for this post. Category-wise age relaxation and other conditions are exactly as given in the official notification; the main points from the notification are listed below.

• Both positions are purely temporary and project-based; the engagement runs up to 31-03-2027 or completion of the project.
• Research Associate is under the National Agriculture Innovation Fund (NAIF), Component-I (ITMU) scheme; desirable qualifications are a diploma in IPR and/or experience in IP management, and proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office, database applications and AI tools.
• Young Professional-I is under the project 'Advancing Bovine TB Control through Diagnostics and Vaccines'; an M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Microbiology with at least one year of experience as research project staff is desirable, and the place of work includes the Department of AH&VS Lab, Tonca, Panaji and the Cattle Breeding Farm, Valpoi, in addition to ICAR-CCARI, Goa.
• Candidates must bring the duly filled application form available on the ICAR-CCARI website, originals and photocopies of educational, experience and other testimonials, and a No-Objection Certificate from the employer if employed elsewhere.
• No TA/DA or accommodation is payable for attending the selection process.

1. Walk-in selection on 25 November 2026 at ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa: an objective-type test of 30 minutes duration followed by a structured interview.

Research Associate: Rs 67,000 per month + HRA for Ph.D. holders; Rs 61,000 per month + HRA for Master's degree holders. Young Professional-I: Rs 30,000 per month.

1. First read the official notification of ICAR – Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI), Ela, Old Goa completely — eligibility, vacancies and all conditions are given in it.
2. Go to the official website of ICAR – Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI), Ela, Old Goa using the Apply Online / Official Website link given on this page.
3. Fill the application form carefully with your correct details and upload the required documents, photo and signature in the prescribed format.
4. Submit the form before the last date — 25 Nov 2026. Do not wait for the final day; the official site slows down due to heavy traffic.
5. After final submission, take a printout or save a PDF of the filled application form and note down your registration / application number.