NHRDF Recruitment 2026: The National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation (NHRDF), New Delhi has officially released a recruitment notice for filling up vacancies in its different offices across the country. Under Advertisement No. NHRDF/01/2026, applications have been invited for 10 types of Technical and Non-Technical posts, including Joint Director (Research), Assistant Director (Horticulture), Organic Chemist, Food Analyst, Technical Officer, Technical Assistant, Assistant Director (Admin. & Civil), Accountant and Accounts Clerk. The NHRDF Technical and Non Technical Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 31 October 2026 in the Dainik Jagran (Delhi + NCR edition). The last date to send the application form by post is 20 November 2026 (5:00 PM).
These are regular posts with pay from Level-2 (Rs. 19,900) to Level-12 (Rs. 78,800), along with DA, HRA, PF, gratuity, LTC and medical benefits as per NHRDF rules. Candidates have to send the application in the prescribed format along with a Demand Draft / IPO of Rs. 1000 through Registered Post / Speed Post. Candidates who already applied under the earlier Advt. No. NHRDF/01/2025 (dated 04.10.2025) do not need to apply again.
NHRDF Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation (NHRDF), New Delhi |
| Post Name | Joint Director, Assistant Director, Organic Chemist, Food Analyst, Technical Officer, Accountant & Other Posts |
| Advt. No. | NHRDF/01/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 10 Posts (Number of Vacancies Not Specified) |
| Pay Scale | Level-2 to Level-12 (Rs. 19,900 – 2,09,200/-) |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Notification Date | 31.10.2026 |
| Category | NHRDF Technical and Non Technical Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | nhrdf.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 13.10.2026 |
| Published in Newspaper | 31.10.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 31.10.2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 20.11.2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Written Test / Interview Date | Notify Soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (Per Post) | Rs. 1000/- |
| Mode of Payment | Demand Draft (Nationalized Bank) / Indian Postal Order in favour of “National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation”, payable at New Delhi |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for NHRDF Recruitment 2026 is Maximum 30 to 45 Years (Post Wise). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 20.11.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given to NHRDF employees as per NHRDF policy.
| Post Name | Qualification, Experience & Age |
|---|---|
| Joint Director (Research) | Ph.D. in Plant Breeding / Vegetable Science / Horticulture / Plant Pathology / Entomology / Agronomy (relaxable to Master’s) + 9 Years Exp (12 Years for Master’s); Max Age 45 Years |
| Assistant Director (Horticulture) | Ph.D. in Horticulture / Vegetable Science (relaxable to Master’s) + 3 Years Exp (6 Years for Master’s); Max Age 35 Years |
| Organic Chemist | Ph.D. in Organic / Analytical Chemistry / Agri Bio-Chemistry (relaxable to Master’s) + 3 Years Exp in Pesticide Residue Analysis Lab (6 Years for Master’s); Max Age 35 Years |
| Food Analyst | Master’s in Chemistry / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotech / Food Technology + Food Analyst Exam (FSSAI) Passed + 2 Years Exp; Max Age 30 Years |
| Technical Officer (Plant Physiology) | Master’s in Agriculture / Plant Physiology / Horticulture / Vegetable Science + 2 Years Exp OR Bachelor’s + 4 Years Exp; Max Age 30 Years |
| Technical Officer (Seed Technology) | Master’s in Agriculture / Seed Science / Seed Technology + 2 Years Exp OR Bachelor’s + 4 Years Exp; Max Age 30 Years |
| Technical Assistant | B.Sc. in Agriculture / Horticulture / Vegetable Science + 1 Year Exp; Max Age 30 Years |
| Assistant Director (Admin. & Civil) | B.Tech / BE in Civil Engineering + 5 Years Exp in Project Management / Infrastructure / Administration; Max Age 35 Years |
| Accountant | M.Com / CA (relaxable to Bachelor’s) + 3 Years Exp (5 Years for Bachelor’s) + Tally Knowledge; Max Age 30 Years |
| Accounts Clerk | B.Com / B.A. + English Typing 30 w.p.m. + Tally & MS Office + 2 Years Exp in Accounts & GST Work; Max Age 30 Years |
| Total | – |
Note: The post-wise number of vacancies has not been mentioned in the advertisement. Posts 1 to 7 are Technical posts and Posts 8 to 10 are Non-Technical posts, and separate application forms are available for both.
NHRDF Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for NHRDF Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Shortlisting of Applications
- Written Test and / or Interview (as decided by the Competent Authority)
- Document Verification
How to Apply for NHRDF Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for NHRDF Recruitment 2026:
- Download the Technical Post or Non-Technical Post application form from the links given below or from nhrdf.org.
- Fill in the form completely, sign it and paste a self-attested colour passport size photograph (do not staple).
- Attach a Demand Draft / IPO of Rs. 1000 and self-attested copies of qualification, experience certificates, publication list (NAAS rating 2026) and NOC (if employed).
- Use a separate application form and a separate DD / IPO for each post.
- Write “Application for the post of ……” and “Advertisement No. NHRDF/01/2026” on the envelope.
- Send it by Registered Post / Speed Post to The Director, NHRDF, Bagwani Bhawan, Plot No. 47, Pankha Road, Institutional Area, Janakpuri, New Delhi – 110058, to reach by 20.11.2026 (5:00 PM).
Important Links
| NHRDF Recruitment 2026 Detailed Advertisement PDF | Notification |
| NHRDF Recruitment 2026 Dainik Jagran Short Notice | Short Notice |
| NHRDF Recruitment 2026 Application Form (Technical Posts) | Technical Form |
| NHRDF Recruitment 2026 Application Form (Non-Technical Posts) | Non-Technical Form |
| National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation Official Website | NHRDF |