ICAR NIAP Recruitment 2025 Walk-In Interview Notification Out @niap.icar.gov.in. ICAR – National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP), New Delhi has released the latest notification for 14 vacancies for the posts of Research Associate, Young Professional-I, and Young Professional-II across various projects.
The selection will be done through walk-in interviews scheduled between 1st July to 3rd July 2025. Appointments are purely contractual and co-terminus with the projects. Interested candidates can check the details of walk-in dates, eligibility, salary, and project themes below.

ICAR NIAP Recruitment 2025: Highlights
| Conducting Body | ICAR – National Institute of Agricultural Economics & Policy Research (NIAP) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Research Associate, Young Professional-I & II |
| Vacancy | 14 |
| Walk-In Interview Dates | 1st to 3rd July 2025 |
| Mode of Selection | Walk-In Interview |
| Location | ICAR-NIAP, DPS Marg, Pusa, New Delhi – 110012 |
ICAR NIAP 2025 Important Dates
| Post Name | Interview Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | 01 July 2025 | 10:00 AM |
| Young Professional-I | 01 July 2025 | 02:00 PM |
| Young Professional-II | 02 July 2025 | 10:00 AM |
| YP-II (IT & Finance) | 03 July 2025 | 10:00 AM / 2:00 PM |
ICAR NIAP Vacancy 2025
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | 1 |
| Young Professional-I | 1 |
| Young Professional-II | 12 |
| Total | 14 |
ICAR NIAP Eligibility Criteria 2025
Research Associate
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics/Economics/Statistics; or Master’s with 3 years experience and at least one research paper in SCI/NAAS ≥4 Journal.
- Desirable: Experience with STATA, R, Python.
- Age Limit: 40 years (men), 45 years (women)
Young Professional-I (Library)
- Qualification: Bachelor’s in Library & Information Science with 60%.
- Desirable: Knowledge of MS Office.
- Age Limit: 21 to 45 years.
Young Professional-II
- Qualification: Master’s in Agricultural Economics/Statistics/Economics/IT or related fields.
- Desirable: Proficiency in STATA, R, Python, QGIS, AI, ML, Remote Sensing, MS Office, and domain-specific experience.
- Age Limit: 21 to 45 years.
ICAR NIAP Salary 2025
| Post Name | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | ₹67,000/- (Ph.D.) / ₹61,000/- (PG) + HRA |
| Young Professional-II | ₹42,000/- (Consolidated) |
| Young Professional-I | ₹25,000/- (Consolidated) |
ICAR NIAP Recruitment 2025 Projects
Some of the key research themes include:
- Ecosystems, Agribusiness & Institutions
- Agricultural Trade & Technology Impact Assessment
- Carbon Credit in Agriculture
- Food System Transformation
- Dual Malnutrition under Climate Change
- AI & ML for Supply Forecasts
- IT & Data Centre Operations
- Financial Analysis & FPO Performance
Documents Required for Interview
- Bio-data with recent passport-size photo
- Original certificates & self-attested copies
- Age proof and caste/PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificates
- Research publications (if applicable)
ICAR NIAP Recruitment 2025 – FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in ICAR NIAP Recruitment 2025?
A. A total of 14 vacancies have been announced.
Q2. What is the selection process for ICAR NIAP Recruitment 2025?
A. Selection will be based on a walk-in interview.
Q3. What is the interview date for the Research Associate post?
A. The interview will be held on 1st July 2025 at 10:00 AM.
Q4. What is the salary of a Young Professional-II at ICAR NIAP?
A. ₹42,000 per month (consolidated).