CTCRI Young Professional - II Recruitment 2026

ICAR - Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has invited applications for the post of Young Professional-II under Advt No. F.No. 53/2024-GeneEdtg (E 294522). Selection is through a walk-in interview on 19 November 2026.

The post is for Thiruvananthapuram. Qualification required: M.Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology/Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology. The pay is Rs. 42,000 per month. Selection is by written test and interview. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

• Walk-in date: 19 November 2026, reporting at 10:00 AM
• Vacancies: 1
• How to apply: Attend the walk-in interview
• Pay: Rs. 42,000 per month
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Between 21 to 45 years (as on 1 June 2026)
• Place: Thiruvananthapuram

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

Advt No. F.No. 53/2024-GeneEdtg (E 294522) gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

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• Qualification: M.Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology/Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology from recognized universities.
• Age limit: Between 21 to 45 years (as on 1 June 2026)
• Age relaxation: rule Applicable as per ICAR rules

Desirable:

• Experience in tissue culture/ Plant genome editing/ Transgenics.

• Purely on contract basis and co-terminus with the project.
• Initial appointment is for up to 31st March 2027 (likely to be extended).

• Written test
• Interview
• Written test-cum interview
• Based on academic performance, additional relevant qualifications, research / technology incubation experience and performance in interview.

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the test or interview.
• Appointing Authority may cancel or postpone the interview without giving a reason.

• Full bio-data application
• Duly-attested photocopies of certificates and mark sheets from SSLC onwards
• Experience certificates
• Publications/additional qualifications
• Recent passport size photograph
• Original documents
• No objection certificate from employer if employed elsewhere

1. Bring an application with full bio-data addressed to the Director, ICAR Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram.
2. Attach duly-attested photocopies of certificates and mark sheets from SSLC onwards, experience certificates, publications and additional qualifications.
3. Affix a recent passport size photograph on top of the application.
4. Produce original documents prior to the written test.
5. Attend on 19 November 2026, reporting at 10:00 AM.

• Candidates are requested to be present 60 minutes before reporting time.

This article is based on the official notification of ICAR - Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Advertisement No. F.No. 53/2024-GeneEdtg (E 294522), dated 28 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.