ICAR-IARI Technician
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute Technician Recruitment
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The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute Technician recruitment refers to technician-level posts at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, which the institute's own site groups under the Field/Farm Technician Functional Group - the same functional grouping under which Subject Matter Specialist (T-6) posts at KVK Shikohpur (Gurugram) have been advertised. Candidates for such posts are typically graduates or diploma holders in agriculture or allied sciences who want hands-on technical work supporting research divisions, farm operations and extension activity rather than a scientist track. Because IARI is a research institute, the written assessment is built around the institute's own discipline structure: Crop Improvement, Plant Protection, Basic Sciences, and related areas such as NRM, Social Science and Horticultural Science, with an extension component reflecting IARI's strong outreach mandate (Krishi Vigyan Mela, Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav, farmers' helplines). Preparation should be discipline-first: revise undergraduate-level genetics, breeding, entomology, plant pathology, soil science, plant physiology and extension methodology, then practise objective questions under time pressure. Use the official IARI website for current notices, corrigenda and application details, since recruitment specifics change between cycles. This page is independently written study material and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ICAR-IARI; always confirm eligibility, dates and fees on the official site or the Pusa Helpline before applying.
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What is this technician recruitment actually for?
It covers technician-level posts at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, grouped under the Field/Farm Technician Functional Group. IARI's own notices place posts such as Subject Matter Specialist (T-6) in Agricultural Extension at KVK Shikohpur (Gurugram) under this functional group, so expect a mix of field, farm and extension support roles rather than research scientist positions.
What does the written paper cover?
IARI's research and school structure lists Crop Improvement, Plant Protection, Basic Sciences, NRM, Social Science and Horticultural Science, so build your syllabus around those discipline areas plus agricultural extension. Treat the split on this page as a study guide, not an official weighting, and check the advertisement for the actual subject list.
Is the exam hard?
Difficulty is set by the competition, not by obscure content. The paper is objective and syllabus-bound, so the real risk is uneven coverage: candidates over-prepare one favourite subject and lose marks across Basic Sciences or extension. Aim for consistent accuracy across all four areas rather than depth in one.
How long is the exam and how many questions?
Not stated in the source material available here, so no figure is given rather than a guess. Duration, question count and marking scheme appear in the official advertisement and corrigenda. Check the IARI recruitment notices page and download the current PDF before you plan your exam-day pacing.
Can I retake it if I fail?
Retake rules are not published in the source reviewed here. In practice, recruitment to these posts is cycle-based: you reapply when a new advertisement opens, subject to age and eligibility limits in force at that time. Confirm the current terms in the official notification rather than relying on an earlier cycle's rules.
What is the passing score or cut-off?
No qualifying marks are stated in the available source, so none are quoted here. Cut-offs depend on category, number of vacancies and paper difficulty in that cycle, and are declared after the written test. Read the advertisement for any minimum qualifying percentage that applies to your category.
Which subject should I study first?
Start with Basic Sciences, because plant physiology, genetics, soil chemistry and microbiology underpin both Crop Improvement and Plant Protection. Then take Crop Improvement and Plant Protection together, since breeding for resistance links them. Leave Agricultural Extension for last but do not skip it - it carries real weight and is the easiest section to score reliably.
What mistakes cost candidates the most marks?
Three recur: ignoring extension because it feels less 'scientific', memorising variety names without knowing the trait or breeding method behind them, and skipping pest and disease identification basics. Also common is preparing from outdated recruitment details. Verify every date, fee and eligibility line against the current IARI notice.
Where do I confirm dates, fees and eligibility?
Only on the official ICAR-IARI website, iari.res.in, under its notices and recruitment sections, plus the Pusa Helpline listed there. This page is independent study content and is not an official channel; it does not publish application dates, fees or vacancy counts, and those details change from cycle to cycle.