Analysis of genetic variability and association among yield and yield related traits was carried out using 13 characters in diverse chickpea genotypes. The study was conducted in two seasons. High variability was observed for majority of the traits in both the seasons. In late sown condition high GCV and PCV was recorded for number of pods, seeds per plant and 100 seed weight. In addition to these traits primary branches per plant, grain yield per plant exhibited high GCV and PCV in timely sown condition. The sufficient variability available for these traits can be exploited by direct selection. The mean values of number of pods and seeds per plant were higher but mean values of 100 seed weight was reduced in late sown condition indicating sink number is not affected by delayed sowing. Grain yield per plant showed positive correlation with biomass per plant, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per plant in both season. However, in late sown condition grain yield was negatively associated with all the reproductive parameters except days to physiological maturity. Development of short duration genotypes could be helpful in attaining higher grain yield before onset of end season moisture stress. High variability, heritability and significant positive association with grain yield was exhibited by biomass per plant, number of pods per plant and number of seeds per plant. These traits can be used as selection indices to improve yield in late sown condition as well as timely sown condition.