The ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation (IISWC) has opened two contractual research positions under its REWARD project, offering agriculture and allied-science graduates a chance to work with a premier ICAR institute on soil and water resource management. Unlike most central recruitments that stretch over weeks of online processing, this one is settled in a single day through a direct walk-in interview, which suits candidates who are ready with their paperwork and want quick clarity on selection.
The two posts on offer — Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional-II — draw from slightly different talent pools, one favouring postgraduates in core agricultural and soil sciences and the other open to a wider mix of agriculture, engineering, and remote-sensing backgrounds, so the eligibility section below is worth reading carefully before you plan your travel to the interview venue.
ICAR IISWC Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation (IISWC)
Post(s)
Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Young Professional-II (YP-II)
Total Vacancies
2 (1 each)
Advertisement Number
01/ICAR-IISWC (REWARD)/2026-27
Application Mode
Walk-in interview (no online application)
Interview Date
6 October 2026
Age Limit
SRF: 35 years (men), 40 years (women); YP-II: 21-45 years, with SC/ST relaxation of 5 years and OBC relaxation of 3 years
Salary/Stipend
SRF: Rs. 37,000/month + HRA as admissible; YP-II: Rs. 42,000/month (consolidated)
Official Website
http://www.cswcrtiweb.org
Eligibility Criteria
For the Senior Research Fellow post, candidates need a master’s degree (following a 4-5 year bachelor’s programme) in Agriculture, Soil Science, Agronomy, Forestry, Horticulture, Soil & Water Conservation, Water Resources Management, or Land and Water Management; those holding only a 3-year bachelor’s degree must additionally possess a valid NET qualification. For the Young Professional-II post, applicants need a postgraduate qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Soil Science, Hydrology, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, or Remote Sensing and GIS, or alternatively a graduate degree in a relevant Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, or Technology field. Age relaxation for YP-II is 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates, while SRF eligibility differs slightly by gender as noted above.
Selection Process
Verification of original certificates and testimonials at the venue
Screening against the post-wise educational and age eligibility
Walk-in interview conducted by the institute’s selection committee
Final selection based on interview performance
Application Fee
Nil for all categories, including General, OBC, SC, and ST candidates — no application fee is charged for this walk-in recruitment.
How to Apply for ICAR IISWC Recruitment 2026
Download the official notification PDF from the ICAR-IISWC website and confirm your eligibility for either the SRF or YP-II post.
Prepare your original educational certificates, mark sheets, and NET qualification proof (if applicable), along with one full set of self-attested photocopies.
Keep your ID proof, category certificate (where applicable), and recent passport-size photographs ready.
Reach the designated ICAR-IISWC interview venue well before the reporting time on 6 October 2026 to complete registration.
Appear for document verification followed by the walk-in interview on the same day; no separate online form needs to be submitted.
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Q1: How many posts are open under ICAR IISWC Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 2 posts in total — 1 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and 1 Young Professional-II (YP-II).
Q2: When and how is the selection conducted?
A: Selection is through a walk-in interview scheduled for 6 October 2026; there is no separate online application stage.
Q3: What stipend do these ICAR-IISWC posts carry?
A: The SRF post pays Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA as admissible, while the YP-II post pays a consolidated Rs. 42,000 per month.
Q4: Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
A: No, the application fee is Nil for all categories under ICAR IISWC Recruitment 2026.
Q5: What is the age limit for the SRF and YP-II posts?
A: SRF candidates must be under 35 years (men) or 40 years (women); YP-II candidates must be between 21 and 45 years, with SC/ST and OBC relaxations of 5 and 3 years respectively.
Practical Tip: Candidates without a 4-5 year bachelor’s degree should double-check their NET qualification certificate is in hand before travelling to the venue, since the SRF post explicitly requires it as a substitute route and incomplete proof could mean disqualification on interview day itself.
