ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 16 Senior Research Fellow, Young Professional Posts
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Official Website of ICAR has released the ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026 notification. The last date to apply is 11 November 2026. Apply only through the official website (circot.icar.gov.in).
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Important details
| Name of post | ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 16 Senior Research Fellow, Young Professional Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Official Website of ICAR |
| Advertisement no. | File No. A/136/2026-Adm-I |
| Job location | All India |
| Last date to apply | 11 November 2026 |
| Pay / salary | The consolidated monthly remuneration is Rs.37000/- + HRA (as applicable) for SRF, Rs. 42000/- only for YP-II and Rs. 30000/- only for YP-I. |
| Selection process | The notice describes an interview in hybrid mode, with the venue, date and time given against each post: GTC, Nagpur on 16 November 2026, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai on 17 November 2026 and ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai on 23 November 2026 (see the vacancy table). Candidates choose Online or Offline mode in the application. The Director's decision is final and binding in all respects. Candidates currently employed elsewhere whose NOC is missing are liable to have the interview cancelled. The notice mentions no written test. |
| Posted on | 05 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 05 Nov 2026 |
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Important Dates
- Date of notice04 November 2026
- Last date to apply11 November 2026
- Interview – Sl. No. 1 posts, GTC, Nagpur16-11-2026 (SRF and YP-II 11:00 a.m.; YP-I 02:30 p.m.)
- Interview – Sl. No. 2, 3 and 4 posts, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai17-11-2026 (11:00 a.m.; Sl. No. 3 SRF 02:30 a.m.)
- Interview – Sl. No. 5, Finance and Accounts Section, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai23-11-2026 (11:00 a.m.)
Age Limit
- The notice prints no "as on" date for counting age. The application format asks for age as on the closing date of application.
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF) : Maximum age 35 years for men and 40 years for women
- Young Professional-II (YP-II) and Young Professional-I (YP-I) : Minimum age 21 years and maximum age 45 years
- The notice states these relaxations are "as per govt. rules". Two further notes are printed: for the Commerce and Information Technology category, graduation with a minimum 60% marks; for the Commerce category, a minimum of 1 year of experience in the relevant field. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
- SC/ST : 5 years
- OBC : 3 years
- PH : 10 years
- For SRF it is a maximum of 35 years for men and 40 years for women. For YP-II and YP-I the minimum is 21 years and the maximum 45 years. SC/ST get 5 years, OBC 3 years and PH 10 years of relaxation.
About this notice
Official Website of ICAR has published the ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026 recruitment notice.
Candidates need 1 – SRF (GTC, Nagpur): Master's degree in Agricultural Process Engineering / Agricultural Structures and Process Engineering / Post Harvest Engineering and Technology / Farm Machinery and Power / Mechanical Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / or equivalent with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree, 1 – YP-II (GTC, Nagpur): Master's degree in Agricultural Process Engineering / Agricultural Structures and Process Engineering / Post Harvest Engineering and Technology / Farm Machinery and Power / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / Computer application or equivalent and 1 – YP-I (GTC, Nagpur): Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks in Agricultural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / Civil Engineering or equivalent disciplines, or Diploma in relevant Engineering disciplines. Age: The notice prints no "as on" date for counting age. The application format asks for age as on the closing date of application; Senior Research Fellow (SRF) : Maximum age 35 years for men and 40 years for women; Young Professional-II (YP-II) and Young Professional-I (YP-I) : Minimum age 21 years and maximum age 45 years. Check the official notification for category-wise relaxation and the exact cut-off date.
Pay: The consolidated monthly remuneration is Rs.37000/- + HRA (as applicable) for SRF, Rs. 42000/- only for YP-II and Rs. 30000/- only for YP-I.
The last date to apply is 11 November 2026.
Selection is made through the notice describes an interview in hybrid mode, with the venue, date and time given against each post: gtc, nagpur on 16 november 2026, icar-circot, mumbai on 17 november 2026 and icar-circot, mumbai on 23 november 2026 (see the vacancy table). candidates choose online or offline mode in the application. the director's decision is final and binding in all respects. candidates currently employed elsewhere whose noc is missing are liable to have the interview cancelled. the notice mentions no written test.
हिंदी में जानकारी
Official Website of ICAR ने ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026 अधिसूचना जारी की है। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 11 November 2026 है। आवेदन केवल आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से करें।
Salary / Pay Scale
- The consolidated monthly remuneration is Rs.37000/- + HRA (as applicable) for SRF, Rs. 42000/- only for YP-II and Rs. 30000/- only for YP-I.
ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) |
| Advertisement No. | File No. A/136/2026-Adm-I (dated 04/11/2026) |
| Project | Mission on Cotton Productivity (Kapas Kanti): Program 5.1 and Program 5.2; Finance and Accounts Section |
| Tenure | Up to completion of project period 2026-2031, subject to satisfactory performance |
| Post Name(s) | Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Young Professional-II (YP-II), Young Professional-I (YP-I) |
| Vacancies | 16 (SRF 3, YP-II 4, YP-I 9, adding up the post-wise numbers printed) |
| Pay | SRF Rs.37000/- + HRA per month (as applicable); YP-II Rs. 42000/- only; YP-I Rs. 30000/- only |
| Age Limit | Varies by post |
| Job Location | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai; Ginning Training Centre (GTC), Nagpur |
| Application Mode | By email to [email protected] |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 November 2026, 05.30 pm |
- The official notification does not specify the application fee.
About ICAR-CIRCOT
- ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology is an institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, with its office at Adenwala Road, Matunga, Mumbai - 400019. The notice invites engagement for programmes of the Mission on Cotton Productivity (Kapas Kanti) and for the Institute's Finance and Accounts Section. Program 5.1 covers post-harvest technologies including cleaning, ginning and quality profiling systems for mechanically harvested cotton. Program 5.2 covers an innovative cotton value chain to enhance farm profitability through circular economy.
Vacancy Details
| Programme / Section | Post | Vacancies | Place of Posting | Interview Date and Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 – Development and optimization of pre and post cleaning and ginning system for processing of mechanically harvested cotton | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 02 | GTC, Nagpur | 16.11.2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| 5.1 – same objective | Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 01 | GTC, Nagpur | 16.11.2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| 5.1 – same objective | Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 02 | GTC, Nagpur | 16.11.2026, 02:30 p.m. |
| 5.1 – Profiling and benchmarking of key fibre quality parameter of mechanically harvested cotton and Kasturi Cotton Bharat | Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 01 | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai | 17.11.2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| 5.1 – same objective | Young Professional-I (YP-I) (a) | 02 | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai | 17.11.2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| 5.1 – same objective | Young Professional-I (YP-I) (b) | 01 | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai | 17.11.2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| 5.1 – Objective no. 2: Production and evaluation of nano-tagants, fluorescent markets and DNA sequence suitable for traceability of Cotton value chain | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 01 | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai | 17.11.2026, 02:30 a.m. |
| 5.1 – same objective | Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 01 | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai | 17.11.2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| 5.1 – same objective | Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 01 | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai | 17.11.2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| 5.2 – Innovative cotton value chain to enhance farm profitability through circular economy | Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 01 | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai | 17.11.2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| 5.2 – same programme | Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 02 | One position at ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai and one position at GTC, Nagpur | 17.11.2026, 11:00 a.m. (venue ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai) |
| Finance and Accounts Section | Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 01 | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai | 23.11.2026, 11:00 a.m. |
- The notice lists five numbered groups of posts, 16 posts in all. It does not print a category-wise break-up.
Who Can Apply
| Sl. No. / Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| 1 – SRF (GTC, Nagpur) | Master's degree in Agricultural Process Engineering / Agricultural Structures and Process Engineering / Post Harvest Engineering and Technology / Farm Machinery and Power / Mechanical Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / or equivalent with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree. |
| 1 – YP-II (GTC, Nagpur) | Master's degree in Agricultural Process Engineering / Agricultural Structures and Process Engineering / Post Harvest Engineering and Technology / Farm Machinery and Power / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / Computer application or equivalent. |
| 1 – YP-I (GTC, Nagpur) | Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks in Agricultural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / Civil Engineering or equivalent disciplines, or Diploma in relevant Engineering disciplines. |
| 2 – YP-II | Bachelor's Degree in Textile Technology, Textile Chemistry, Agriculture. OR Post graduate degree in Physics, Chemistry, Statistics. |
| 2 – YP-I (a) | Diploma or Degree in Textile Technology, Textile Chemistry, Apparel Technology, Information Technology; Bachelor degree in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science. |
| 2 – YP-I (b) | Bachelor's degree in Science / Management / Engineering / Commerce / Information technology or three-year Diploma engineering and technology. |
| 3 – SRF | Master's Degree in the molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related discipline with four-year bachelor degree. |
| 3 – YP-II | Four-Year Bachelor's Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Instrumentation & Control OR Three-year graduate degree in Physics with post graduate degree in Applied Physics. |
| 3 – YP-I | Graduate in Chemistry. |
| 4 – YP-II | Master's Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Industrial Microbiology or a related discipline. |
| 4 – YP-I | Graduate in Agriculture / Agricultural engineering / Textile Technology / any other relevant basic science & engineering. Or Diploma in Textile Technology / Textile chemistry / any other relevant discipline. |
| 5 – YP-I (Finance and Accounts Section) | B.Com / BBA / BBS (with minimum 60% marks) from a recognized University/College, with minimum 1 year of experience in relevant field. |
- Each post has its own essential and desirable qualification. The table gives the essential qualification as printed; desirable points follow below it.
NET and research experience for SRF posts
- Sl. No. 1 SRF: candidates having a post graduate degree in basic sciences with a 3-year bachelor's degree and a two-year master's degree should have NET qualification and 2 years of research experience, as mentioned in the Council's OM dated 13th July, 2015 and 9th October, 2015 and OM SR/59/2-09/2018 of DST dated 30th Jan, 2019.
- Sl. No. 3 SRF: candidates having a 3-year bachelor's degree and a two-year Master degree should have NET qualification and 2 years of research experience.
Desirable qualifications and experience
- Sl. No. 1 SRF and YP-II: knowledge of design, development and testing of machinery, machine design software, data analysis, statistical analysis, research paper and report writing skills and field work.
- Sl. No. 1 YP-I: preference to candidates with knowledge in erection/commissioning of Engineering Plants and machinery or working in industrial scale plants.
- Sl. No. 2 YP-II: experience in cotton fibre testing, textile testing, data analysis, project management etc.
- Sl. No. 2 YP-I (a): experience in spinning, weaving, garmenting, cotton fibre testing, textile testing, data entry and analysis, etc.
- Sl. No. 2 YP-I (b): experience in project management, computer skill, data entry, Advance excel, Telley etc. The candidate will be mainly required for project management and administrative work related to the project.
- Sl. No. 3 SRF: PhD in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Life Sciences with experience of molecular biology tools will be given preference.
- Sl. No. 3 YP-II: post graduate degree / diploma in Instrumentation & control / Sensor technology; experience in sensor fabrication and prototyping, spectroscopic characterization of materials, data acquisition and analysis, exposure to microcontrollers, RFID, signal processing and data handling using open-source software.
- Sl. No. 3 YP-I: experience in chemical synthesis.
- Sl. No. 4 YP-II: experience in molecular biology and genetic engineering techniques, fermentation process optimization, and extraction/characterization of biopolymers; knowledge of HPLC/GC analysis and statistical experimental design will be preferred.
- Sl. No. 4 YP-I: experience in lab experimentation/survey/fibre testing/spinning/waste management.
- Sl. No. 5 YP-I: knowledge of IT applications, virtual meeting platforms and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Tally, etc.) will be an added advantage.
Pay and Tenure
| Post | Consolidated Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellows (SRF) | Rs.37000/- + HRA per month (as applicable) |
| Young Professionals-II (YP-II) | Rs. 42000/- only |
| Young Professionals-I (YP-I) | Rs. 30000/- only |
- The posts are purely temporary and contractual in nature. The engagement is up to completion of project period 2026-2031, subject to satisfactory performance after evaluation by the Director, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai. Income Tax or any other tax liable to be deducted under the prevailing rules is deducted at source before the monthly salary is paid. TA/DA is admissible for domestic tours for official work, as per ICAR rules.
ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026 Job Description
- The notice prints the nature of work for only the following posts.
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – Sl. No. 3, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai
- Molecular Biology work, designing of stable short chains of deoxy-ribonucleotides (marker DNA sequences) using bioinformatics tools.
- PCR-based analysis and validation of marker DNA sequences for cotton identification and traceability.
- Encapsulation of marker DNA sequences using suitable encapsulating agents for improving its stability.
Young Professional-II (YP-II) – Sl. No. 4, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai
- Screening of microbial strains for PLA production.
- Optimization of culture media and fermentation conditions.
- Molecular characterization and genetic modification of selected strains, as required.
- Laboratory scale fermentation; recovery and purification of PLA.
- HPLC analysis of fermentation products.
Young Professional-I (YP-I) (b) – Sl. No. 2, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai
- The candidate will be mainly required for project management and administrative work related to the project.
Documents named in the notice
- Attested copies of SC/ST/OBC/Ex-servicemen/PH certificates from the competent authority, where applicable.
- Attested copy of certificates in proof of education qualifications.
- Character certificate from the present employer and from the institute last attended.
- For employees of public/private organisations: the employer's certificate on the form that information is verified from service records, no Vigilance or disciplinary case is pending or contemplated, and no minor/major penalty has been imposed during the last ten years.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer, for candidates currently employed elsewhere, before the interview.
- All original experience/testimonials in support of age, qualifications and experience, to be brought to the interview.
Important Instructions
- No T.A./D.A. will be paid for appearing in the interview.
- The selected SRF/YPs may be posted at all regional units.
- Working hours are the same as regular employees of ICAR; no extra benefit is allowed for working beyond office hours.
- Unauthorized absence for a continuous period of 08 days without valid reasons leads to automatic termination of the engagement.
- SRF/YPs are eligible for 08 days casual leave in a calendar year on pro-rata basis and 02 restricted holidays. Unavailed leaves are not carried forward. Compensatory leave for holiday duty may be allowed, but not more than 02 leaves can accrue in a month. Female YPs get maternity leave as per the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017.
- SRF/YPs will sign a declaration of secrecy and Non-Disclosure Agreement (Annexure-I) before reporting, and must comply with the Standards of Conduct; failure is a ground for termination without notice.
- The engagement does not constitute a regular job or appointment of any nature in the ICAR.
- Canvassing in any form is liable to disqualify the candidature.
- Information found false, incorrect, incomplete or ineligible, before or after selection/interview, makes the candidature liable to rejection or cancellation without notice.
- For queries, the Director Office can be contacted between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Mobile No. 9137582766.
More Details
- Age Relaxation
- Selection and Interview
Mode of Selection
- The notice describes an interview in hybrid mode, with the venue, date and time given against each post: GTC, Nagpur on 16 November 2026, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai on 17 November 2026 and ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai on 23 November 2026 (see the vacancy table). Candidates choose Online or Offline mode in the application. The Director's decision is final and binding in all respects. Candidates currently employed elsewhere whose NOC is missing are liable to have the interview cancelled. The notice mentions no written test.
How to Apply for ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026
- Fill the Application Format attached to the notice (PDF) for the post applied for. It asks for the post by Sr. No. (1 to 5) and the mode of interview (Online/Offline).
- Complete the form: name, father's/husband's name, date of birth and age as on the closing date, nationality, addresses, e-mail address, education qualifications in chronological order, area of study and project details, experience, professional qualification, research publications and list of enclosures.
- Affix a recent photograph and sign the declaration.
- Email the application with all relevant documents to [email protected] on or before 11 November 2026, 05.30 pm.
- Fill out the Google Form available on the Institute website along with the advertisement.
- For hybrid mode, the interview link will be shared through the email ID the candidate communicates.
How to prepare
- Selection for this notice: The notice describes an interview in hybrid mode, with the venue, date and time given against each post: GTC, Nagpur on 16 November 2026, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai on 17 November 2026 and ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai on 23 November 2026 (see the vacancy table). Candidates choose Online or Offline mode in the application. The Director's decision is final and binding in all respects. Candidates currently employed elsewhere whose NOC is missing are liable to have the interview cancelled. The notice mentions no written test.
- There is no written exam listed: selection is by merit or interview. Keep original certificates and self-attested copies ready, and revise the subjects of your degree.
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Important Links
| ICAR-CIRCOT Official Notification PDF | Download circot.icar.gov.in |
|---|---|
| ICAR-CIRCOT Official Website | Click Here circot.icar.gov.in |
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) |
| Advertisement No. | File No. A/136/2026-Adm-I (dated 04/11/2026) |
| Project | Mission on Cotton Productivity (Kapas Kanti): Program 5.1 and Program 5.2; Finance and Accounts Section |
| Tenure | Up to completion of project period 2026-2031, subject to satisfactory performance |
| Post Name(s) | Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Young Professional-II (YP-II), Young Professional-I (YP-I) |
| Vacancies | 16 (SRF 3, YP-II 4, YP-I 9, adding up the post-wise numbers printed) |
| Pay | SRF Rs.37000/- + HRA per month (as applicable); YP-II Rs. 42000/- only; YP-I Rs. 30000/- only |
| Age Limit | Varies by post |
| Job Location | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai; Ginning Training Centre (GTC), Nagpur |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 November 2026, 05.30 pm |
| Link | Details |
| ICAR-CIRCOT Application Form | Application Format for the SRF, YP-II and YP-I posts |
| ICAR-CIRCOT Official Notification PDF | File No. A/136/2026-Adm-I dated 04/11/2026 |
| ICAR-CIRCOT Official Website | Institute website with the Google Form and advertisement |
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 11 November 2026.
What is the age limit for ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026?
The notice prints no "as on" date for counting age. The application format asks for age as on the closing date of application; Senior Research Fellow (SRF) : Maximum age 35 years for men and 40 years for women; Young Professional-II (YP-II) and Young Professional-I (YP-I) : Minimum age 21 years and maximum age 45 years; The notice states these relaxations are "as per govt. rules". Two further notes are printed: for the Commerce and Information Technology category, graduation with a minimum 60% marks; for the Commerce category, a minimum of 1 year of experience in the relevant field. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post; SC/ST : 5 years; OBC : 3 years; PH : 10 years; For SRF it is a maximum of 35 years for men and 40 years for women. For YP-II and YP-I the minimum is 21 years and the maximum 45 years. SC/ST get 5 years, OBC 3 years and PH 10 years of relaxation.
What qualification is needed for ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026?
1 – SRF (GTC, Nagpur): Master's degree in Agricultural Process Engineering / Agricultural Structures and Process Engineering / Post Harvest Engineering and Technology / Farm Machinery and Power / Mechanical Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / or equivalent with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree. | 1 – YP-II (GTC, Nagpur): Master's degree in Agricult…
What is the selection process for ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026?
The notice describes an interview in hybrid mode, with the venue, date and time given against each post: GTC, Nagpur on 16 November 2026, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai on 17 November 2026 and ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai on 23 November 2026 (see the vacancy table). Candidates choose Online or Offline mode in the application. The Director's decision is final and binding in all respects. Candidates currently employed elsewhere whose NOC is missing are liable to have the interview cancelled. The notice mentions no written test.
What is the official website for ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026?
The official website is https://circot.icar.gov.in.
Where do I apply for ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026?
Apply only on the official website (circot.icar.gov.in). GovtPulse is a private information site and never takes applications or fees.