National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation (NHRDF) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Joint Director (Research) and other Posts. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the offline process.

Offline applications for the vacancies of Joint Director (Research) and other Posts will be accepted from 13 October 2026 to 20 November 2026. All interested candidates are strongly advised to complete their application well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Joint Director (Research) and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.

To be eligible for NHRDF Joint Director (Research) and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.

Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation for Joint Director (Research) and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.

The application fee for this recruitment varies by category. For General / OBC / EWS candidates, the application fee is Rs.1000/-, while for SC / ST candidates, the fee is Rs.1000/-. The fee can be paid through the offline payment mode as specified in the official notification. Candidates belonging to certain reserved categories may be exempted from paying the application fee as per government rules.

The selection of candidates for Joint Director (Research) and other Posts will be carried out through As per official notification. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.

The application for this recruitment of National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation is offline. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment offline by sending the form to Send completed application with documents and Demand Draft or Indian Postal Order by Registered Post or Speed Post to: The Director, National Horticultural Research & Development Foundation, Bagwani Bhawan, Plot No. 47, Pankha Road, Institutional Area, Janakpuri, New Delhi – 110058, India. Deadline: 2026-11-20 by 05:00 PM. (get form from https://nhrdf.org/admin/cvv/DETAILED_ADVERTISEMENT_WITH_INSTRUCTIONS-NHRDF_20261031_124440_5083.pdf) on or before the last date of offline application, which is 20 November 2026.