Contractual / Regular

ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Senior Research Fellow (MoP Project) Post

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Sep. 9, 2026
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹37,000/- per month + HRA as applicable (Ministry of Power / ICAR Norms)
Age Limit
Men: up to 35 Years, Women: up to 40 Years as on 23.09.2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 4, 2026

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Starts

Sep 4, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

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Exam Date

Sep 23, 2026

Application Window4 – 21 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date23 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

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).

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.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening via Email (Single PDF to [email protected] by 21.09.2026)

OnlineQualifying Only

Hybrid Mode Interview (Walk-in at ICAR-CIRCOT Mumbai OR Online Interview on 23.09.2026 at 11:00 AM)

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OfflineQualifying Only

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.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Senior Research Fellow at ICAR-CIRCOT operates in the Chemical and Biochemical Processing Division at the Matunga campus in Mumbai on a strategic Ministry of Power research grant. The research involves engineering agro-biomass pellets (particularly from cotton stalks and crop residues), conducting pilot-scale torrefaction experiments, evaluating thermochemical volatile matter parameters for thermal power plant co-firing, and publishing research papers. The work provides deep industrial and technological exposure at the intersection of agricultural residue utilization and clean thermal energy generation.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement for 2 years or till the completion of the project (expected April 2028). Stationed at ICAR-CIRCOT, Matunga (East), Mumbai, with potential domestic project travel across India.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

SRF positions are project-bound without absorption into ICAR permanent cadres; however, high-impact research publications and patents in biomass engineering provide elite credentials for ARS Scientist examinations, CSIR/ICAR permanent scientist posts, and doctoral/postdoctoral fellowships in clean energy.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • 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.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Senior Research Fellow (Ministry of Power Project) - Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1 Post

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.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required; submission via email).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Applications in the prescribed format must be emailed as a single PDF to [email protected] on or before 21st September 2026 by 05:30 PM.

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