
ICAR Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture has released an official notification inviting eligible candidates for the Young Professional-II post. The recruitment is for a temporary contractual position at ICAR-CITH, Srinagar.
There is one vacancy available for the mentioned post. Details related to qualification, age limit, salary, selection process and walk-in-interview are given below. Candidates are advised to check all details carefully before appearing for the interview.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ICAR – Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture |
| Advertisement No. | F. No. 1-1(339)/Estt/ |
| Post Name | Young Professional-II |
| Number of Posts | 01 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Contractual |
| Job Location | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Application Mode | Walk-In-Interview |
| Selection Process | Interview and merit-based evaluation |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are provided below. Read further to know about eligibility, dates, and selection criteria.
Below is the table for the important dates related to this recruitment.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | December 2025 |
| Walk-In-Interview Date | 05 January 2026 |
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-II | 01 |
| Post | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Young Professional-II | M.Sc. in Genetics and Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Plant Biotechnology, Botany, Plant Pathology or Plant Biochemistry | 21 to 45 years |
Desirable qualification includes experience in DUS testing. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India and ICAR rules.
The selection will be based on the following criteria.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essential Qualification | 50 |
| Ph.D. | 05 |
| Experience | 10 |
| Publications | 10 |
| Awards | 05 |
| Personal Interview | 20 |
The selected candidate will receive a fixed monthly emolument of Rs. 42,000.
Candidates must attend the walk-in-interview at ICAR-CITH, Srinagar. Applicants should bring a bio-data, original certificates, self-attested copies of documents, experience certificates and passport-size photographs. No TA or DA will be paid for attending the interview.






