ICAR-NIFMD Young Professional-II (YP-II) Recruitment 2026

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Organization: ICAR-National Institute on Foot and Mouth Disease (ICAR-NIFMD)
Location: Arugul, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Post: Young Professional-II
Vacancy: 1

Applications are invited for one Young Professional-II position at ICAR-National Institute on Foot and Mouth Disease, Arugul, Bhubaneswar, to work on sero-surveillance and seromonitoring under the Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme. You must submit a scanned application with bio-data, passport photograph and all supporting documents by email by 5 PM on 5 August 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a virtual interview, and no travel allowance will be provided.

Important Dates

Application Deadline5 August 2026 (5:00 PM)
Interview ModeVirtual
Interview DateTo be communicated to shortlisted candidates

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancyEligibility
Young Professional-II1Graduate in Agriculture Science/Technology with 1+ year research experience OR Master's in Epidemiology/Public Health/Agricultural Statistics/Biostatistics/Statistics

Age Limit

Age21 to 45 years

Emoluments

Monthly SalaryRs. 42,000/- (Consolidated)
TA/DANot provided for interview

How to Apply

  1. Prepare application using the official proforma from the institute website
  2. Attach scanned copy of bio-data/CV, latest passport size photograph, and all supporting certificates
  3. Self-attest all submitted documents
  4. Send application to [email protected] with copy to [email protected] and [email protected]
  5. Ensure submission by 5:00 PM on 5 August 2026
  6. Applications received after deadline will not be entertained

Important Instructions

  • Original documents will be verified at a later stage before joining
  • Candidates must bring a no objection certificate if employed elsewhere
  • Appointment is on full-time basis; no other assignment permitted during engagement
  • Director reserves right to fill or not fill the vacancy
  • Services can be terminated at any time with one month's notice
  • No claim for regular employment at ICAR-NIFMD or other ICAR institutes after assignment ends
  • Desirable qualifications include understanding of epidemiological study designs, disease surveillance, probability sampling, proficiency in R, Python, Microsoft Excel, statistical software, data management, visualization, and English communication skills

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organisation is conducting this?
ICAR-National Institute on Foot and Mouth Disease (ICAR-NIFMD)
What are the important dates?
Application Deadline: 5 August 2026 (5:00 PM). Interview Mode: Virtual. Interview Date: To be communicated to shortlisted candidates.
What is the age limit?
Age: 21 to 45 years.
What is the salary?
Monthly Salary: Rs. 42,000/- (Consolidated). TA/DA: Not provided for interview.