ICAR CIFE Young Professional Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

ICAR-CIFE Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not mention any application fee.

Vacancy Details

A total of 02 vacancies are announced across the two Young Professional positions.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must satisfy the educational requirements, experience, and age criteria as on the date of application/interview.

The minimum age limit for YP-I is 21 years and maximum age is 45 years. The minimum age limit for YP-II is 21 years and maximum age is 45 years as on the date of application/interview. Age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and other reserved categories shall be provided as per Government of India / ICAR rules.

Pay and Tenure

The position of Young Professional (YP-I / YP-II) is strictly contractual, time-bound, non-regular, and co-terminus with the specific scheme, project, or operational requirement. The engagement confers no right, title, or claim for regular appointment, absorption, permanent position, or continuation of service in ICAR or any of its constituent Institutes/Centres.

The initial engagement shall be for a period of one (1) year. Engagement may be extended up to a maximum duration of three (3) years on a year-to-year basis (1 + 1 + 1 years) or co-terminus with the project duration, whichever is earlier.

ICAR-CIFE Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Young Professional-I (YP-I)

The YP-1 will primarily assist in the financial and accounting work relating to ICAR-funded and externally funded projects, including:

• Project-wise maintenance of accounts for all ICAR-funded and externally funded projects.
• Maintenance of records of funds received, expenditure incurred and available balances under each project.
• Maintenance of project-wise vouchers and financial records.
• Preparation of Utilization Certificates (UCs) and expenditure statements relating to projects.
• Compilation and preparation of project-wise financial statements and other financial information.
• Providing necessary assistance in respect of audit, financial scrutiny and settlement of project-related financial matters.
• Maintenance and updating of digital records relating to project expenditure and accounts.
• Any other project-related financial and accounting work assigned from time to time.

Young Professional-II (YP-II)

The YP-2 will primarily assist in the regular financial and accounting activities of the Institute, including:

• Maintenance and updating of the Institute Cash Book.
• Handling and assisting in PFMS and PFMS Hybrid related work.
• Preparation of Monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS).
• Uploading/updating of NPS data and related financial records.
• Maintenance and updating of the Voucher Register.
• Maintenance of digital financial records and data in Excel sheets.
• Assistance in other regular Institute-level financial and accounting activities.

How to Apply for ICAR-CIFE Recruitment 2026

1. Ensure you fulfil the conditions; only the candidates who fulfils the above conditions will be called for the Interview.

Selection and Interview

Selection of the candidate will be done through Academic Performance, Skill Sets and Performance during the Interview. The interview in hybrid mode for the temporary positions of Young Professional-I (YP-I) and Young Professional-II (YP-II) in the Finance & Accounts Section is scheduled to be held on 6th November 2026, from 11:00 AM onwards, at ICAR-CIFE, New Campus, Yari Road, Versova, Mumbai.

ICAR-CIFE reserves the right to terminate the contract without notice or assigning reason if performance is unsatisfactory or in cases of breach of conduct, discipline, or concealment of facts. Interview can be postponed, rescheduled or cancelled during the recruitment process. Candidates will get notification about it in on priority. Decision of Director ICAR-CIFE, will be Final and bound in all aspects.

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