• Educational Qualification: Master’s degree (M.Tech / M.Sc.) in Renewable Energy, Agricultural Process Engg, Post Harvest Engg, Farm Machinery, Mechanical Engg, Organic Chemistry, Textile Chemistry, or equivalent with 4/5-year Bachelor's degree; OR 3-year Bachelor’s + 2-year Master's degree with valid NET qualification and 2 years of research experience.
• Academic Standard: First class or minimum 60% marks / equivalent CGPA.
• Desirable Skills: Machine design/prototyping, proximate/chemical sample analysis, statistical software, and published research papers.
• Age Limit (as on 23.09.2026): 35 years for Men, 40 years for Women (relaxations applicable as per GOI norms).
• Tenure: Purely contractual for 2 years or till project completion (April 2028).
ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Senior Research Fellow (MoP Project) Post
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Published
Sep 4, 2026
Starts
Sep 4, 2026
Deadline
Sep 21, 2026
Exam Date
Sep 23, 2026
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Maximum age is 35 years for men and 40 years for women as on the date of interview (23.09.2026). Age relaxations of 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwD/PH candidates are permissible as per Government of India rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Application Screening via Email (Single PDF to [email protected] by 21.09.2026)
Hybrid Mode Interview (Walk-in at ICAR-CIRCOT Mumbai OR Online Interview on 23.09.2026 at 11:00 AM)
Document Verification
Interested candidates must submit their application in the prescribed proforma along with detailed bio-data and self-attested copies of certificates in a single PDF file via email to [email protected] on or before 21.09.2026 (05:30 PM). The Walk-in / Hybrid Interview will be conducted on 23.09.2026 at 11:00 AM (reporting time 10:00 AM) at ICAR-CIRCOT, Matunga (East), Mumbai – 400019. Candidates unable to attend physically may appear online provided prior intimation is given with the application.
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- Email Submission Deadline: Prescribed application and documents must be emailed to [email protected] on or before 21st September 2026 (05:30 PM).
- Hybrid Interview Mode: Walk-in interview at ICAR-CIRCOT Mumbai on 23rd September 2026 at 11:00 AM; online interview option available only with prior intimation in the application.
- Minimum 60% Marks / 1st Class Requirement: Candidates must possess first-class or 60% marks/equivalent CGPA in qualifying degrees.
- Three-Year Degree Clause: Candidates with a 3-year Bachelor's + 2-year Master's degree must have a valid NET qualification and 2 years of documented research experience.
- No TA/DA Provided: Candidates attending the interview or joining the post must travel at their own expense.
- No Application Fee: Applying for this position is completely free of charge.
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- Senior Research Fellow (Ministry of Power Project) - Unreserved1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Monthly consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000/- plus HRA as admissible under central government rules (amounting to approx ₹46,990/- per month in Mumbai). Tenure is initially for 2 years or till the completion of the project (expected April 2028).
Monthly consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000/- plus applicable HRA under Ministry of Power (MoP) funded research project. Contractual for 2 years or project completion.
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Exam Date
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Screening via Email (Single PDF to [email protected] by 21.09.2026)
Hybrid Mode Interview (Walk-in at ICAR-CIRCOT Mumbai OR Online Interview on 23.09.2026 at 11:00 AM)
Document Verification
Interested candidates must submit their application in the prescribed proforma along with detailed bio-data and self-attested copies of certificates in a single PDF file via email to [email protected] on or before 21.09.2026 (05:30 PM). The Walk-in / Hybrid Interview will be conducted on 23.09.2026 at 11:00 AM (reporting time 10:00 AM) at ICAR-CIRCOT, Matunga (East), Mumbai – 400019. Candidates unable to attend physically may appear online provided prior intimation is given with the application.
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