ICAR–NDRI Walk-in Interview Recruitment 2025: Walk-in interviews for SRF, JRF, Young Professional, Project Scientist & Technical Support posts. Check eligibility, interview dates, salary, and official notification PDF here.
ICAR – National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal has released an official notification for multiple contractual posts including Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Young Professional-I, Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) and Project Technical Support-I.
These positions are purely temporary and will be filled through walk-in interviews scheduled between 24 November to 01 December 2025 at ICAR-NDRI, Karnal.
Eligible candidates can directly attend the interview with required documents as per the schedule mentioned below.
ICAR–NDRI Walk-in Interview Recruitment 2025
Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | ICAR – National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal |
| Advertisement No. | F. No. 1-323/e261894/PR/2023/E-II(T)-(323pf) |
| Post Name | SRF, JRF, Young Professional-I, Project Scientist-I, Project Technical Support-I |
| Total Vacancies | Multiple Posts |
| Apply Start | Walk-in Only |
| Last Date | As per interview dates (24 Nov – 01 Dec 2025) |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Official Website | www.ndri.res.in |
Post Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Salary | Interview Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 | ₹37,000 + HRA 10% | 24-11-2025 |
| Young Professional-I (Microbiology Section) | 01 | ₹30,000 (Fixed) | 25-11-2025 |
| Young Professional-I (Chemistry Section) | 01 | ₹30,000 (Fixed) | 26-11-2025 |
| Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) | 01 | ₹56,000 + HRA 10% | 27-11-2025 |
| Project Technical Support-I | 01 | ₹18,000 + HRA 10% | 28-11-2025 |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 02 | ₹42,000 + HRA 9% | 01-12-2025 |
(Information sourced from official notification
Eligibility Criteria (Post-wise)
1. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- PG Degree in:
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Biochemistry
- Food Technology
- Food Science & Technology
- Microbiology
- NET/GATE is mandatory
2. Young Professional-I (Microbiology Section)
- B.Tech (Dairy Technology / Food Technology)
OR - B.Sc (Microbiology / Life Science)
3. Young Professional-I (Chemistry Section)
- B.Tech (Dairy Technology / Food Technology / Food Science)
OR - B.Sc (Chemistry / Biochemistry)
4. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)
- Post Graduate Degree in:
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Life Sciences
- Integrated PG degrees accepted
5. Project Technical Support-I
- Graduate degree in:
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Zoology
- 1 year relevant experience required
6. Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
- PG Degree in Basic Science
OR - Graduate/PG Degree in Professional Courses:
- Dairy Technology
- Dairy Chemistry
- Dairy Engineering
- Dairy Microbiology
- Food Technology
- Food Process Engineering
- NET/GATE + 2 years research experience mandatory
(All eligibility pulled from PDF
Age Limit
(As per official notification)
- Young Professional-I: 21–45 years
- SRF:
- Men: up to 35 years
- Women: up to 40 years
- JRF:
- Men: up to 30 years
- Women: up to 35 years
- Project Scientist-I: up to 35 years
- Project Technical Support-I: up to 28 years
- Age relaxation as per ICAR/GOI norms.
Salary (Pay Scale)
| Post | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| JRF | ₹37,000 + HRA |
| Young Professional-I | ₹30,000 (Fixed) |
| Project Research Scientist-I | ₹56,000 + HRA |
| Project Technical Support-I | ₹18,000 + HRA |
| SRF | ₹42,000 + HRA |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Interview (JRF) | 24-11-2025 |
| Walk-in (YP-I Microbiology) | 25-11-2025 |
| Walk-in (YP-I Chemistry) | 26-11-2025 |
| Walk-in (Project Scientist-I) | 27-11-2025 |
| Walk-in (Technical Support-I) | 28-11-2025 |
| Walk-in (SRF) | 01-12-2025 |
(Verified from notification
Selection Process
- Practical/Skill Test
- Walk-In Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
Only eligible candidates (qualification + age criteria) will be allowed for the skill test and interview.
ow to Apply (Walk-In Process)
- Download & read the official notification.
- Prepare a typed application form as per format given in the notification.
- Carry all original certificates & one set of self-attested copies.
- Reach the venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
- Attend the skill test followed by the interview.
Venue:
ICAR – National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal – 132001
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| Official Website | www.ndri.res.in |
This recruitment is through direct walk-in interviews only. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for any schedule changes or updates.