To assess the effect of ionizing radiations on Cicer arietinum, seeds of five varieties were irradiated with gamma ray6 from 13,000 curie 60 Co gamma cell with doses ranging from 10-40 kR. Results show that seedling emergence trends were erratic, but generally the emergence was depressed by radiation treatments. Pods and yield per plant were significantly reduced at higher doses. Irregular response to radiation treatments was observed for 100 grain weight. However, mostly seed size was reduced in treated populations. In irradiated population numerous morphological abnormalities and chlorophyll deficient chimeras were observed.