The ICAR – Indian Institute of Water Management (IIWM), Bhubaneswar, a premier institute dedicated to water management research, has released the ICAR IIWM Recruitment 2025 notification. This recruitment is for 2 temporary project positions - Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Young Professional-II (YP-II) under the REWARD Project. This is a valuable opportunity for postgraduate engineers and technologists to work on a significant water resources project. The selection will be conducted through a walk-in interview at the institute on a specified date.
ICAR-IIWM Recruitment 2025: Quick Overview Table
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Aspect |
Details |
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Organization |
ICAR – Indian Institute of Water Management (IIWM), Bhubaneswar |
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Project |
REWARD Project (Temporary Contractual Engagement) |
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Total Vacancies |
02 |
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Application Mode |
Walk-in Interview Only |
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Interview Date |
5th January 2026 |
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Reporting Time |
9:30 AM (No candidate will be allowed after 11:00 AM) |
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Venue |
ICAR-IIWM, Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
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Official Notification |
Available on the ICAR-IIWM website |
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Application Fee |
No Application Fee |
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Engagement Period |
Up to 31st March 2026 or project completion, whichever is earlier |
Detailed Post-Wise Vacancy & Remuneration
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Post Name |
Number of Posts |
Monthly Remuneration |
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Senior Research Fellow (SRF) |
1 |
Year 1 & 2: ₹37,000 + HRA |
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Young Professional-II (YP-II) |
1 |
₹42,000 (Consolidated) |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet the following post-specific educational criteria:
- For Senior Research Fellow (SRF):
- M.Tech / M.E. or a Postgraduate degree in Soil & Water Conservation Engineering, Irrigation & Drainage Engineering, Remote Sensing, GIS, or Geospatial Technology.
- Must hold a B.E./B.Tech qualification in a relevant discipline.
- For Young Professional-II (YP-II):
- M.Tech / M.E. or a Postgraduate degree in Soil & Water Conservation Engineering, Irrigation & Drainage Engineering, Remote Sensing, GIS, Geospatial Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, or Information Technology.
Age Limit & Relaxation (as on the date of interview)
Age limits are post-specific. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per ICAR and Government of India rules.
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF):
- Maximum Age: 35 years for Men, 40 years for Women.
- Young Professional-II (YP-II):
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Step-by-Step Guide for Walk-in-Interview Process
Since there is no online application, follow these steps carefully:
- Download Application Form: Visit the official ICAR-IIWM website at https://www.iiwm.res.in/ and navigate to the recruitment/career section to download the prescribed application form (if provided) or the official notification.
- Prepare Application: Fill out the application form or a detailed bio-data with all relevant personal, educational, and experience details.
- Gather Documents: Organize the following documents for the interview:
- Original Documents: All original educational certificates (from 10th onwards), mark sheets, degree/provisional certificates, proof of date of birth, caste certificate (if applicable), experience certificates, and any NET/GATE scorecard.
- Photocopies: One set of self-attested photocopies of all the above original documents.
- Photographs: Carry recent passport-size photographs.
- Filled Application Form: Bring the completed application/bio-data.
- Attend Interview: Report directly to the specified venue at ICAR-IIWM, Bhubaneswar, on 5th January 2026 by 9:30 AM for document verification. No candidate will be allowed after 11:00 AM.
Important Note: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Important Dates & Venue
- Walk-in Interview Date: 5th January 2026
- Reporting Time: 9:30 AM (Document verification begins)
- Last Entry Time: 11:00 AM (Strictly no entry after this time)
- Interview Venue: ICAR – Indian Institute of Water Management (IIWM), Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Important Links for Application
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Link Description |
Purpose |
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Official Notification |
[Download Here] - For detailed eligibility, project information, and interview guidelines. |
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ICAR-IIWM Website |
https://www.iiwm.res.in/ - For official updates and contact details. |

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