Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology
Contractual / Regular

ICAR CIRCOT Senior Research Fellow Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 24, 2026
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 37,000/- + HRA per Month
Age Limit
35 Years for Men & 40 Years for Women (as on 09.10.2026)
Job Location
Maharashtra73Mumbai43

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 23, 2026

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Starts

Sep 23, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 9, 2026

Application Window23 Sep – 7 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date9 Oct 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

Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Agriculture / Agriculture Engineering / Any other Engineering / Agri-business / Finance / Marketing / Agri-Economics.
Note: Candidates holding a postgraduate degree in basic sciences with a 3-year Bachelor’s degree and a 2-year Master’s degree must have a valid NET qualification and 2 years of documented research experience.
Desirable: Relevant experience in Agri-Business Incubation and Management, preparation of detailed project reports (DPR), booklets, and leaflets, with hands-on proficiency in design and productivity tools (Corel DRAW, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office, Canva, etc.).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 35 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates as on the date of interview (09.10.2026). Permissible age relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PH candidates 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.

Advance Email Application Submission (Deadline: 07.10.2026, 05:30 PM)

OnlineQualifying Only

Document Verification & Reporting (10:00 AM, 09.10.2026)

OfflineQualifying Only

Hybrid Walk-In Interview (Online / Offline, 11:00 AM, 09.10.2026)

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through advance application screening followed by a Walk-In Interview held in Hybrid Mode (Online/Offline) on October 09, 2026, at 11:00 AM at ICAR-CIRCOT, Matunga, Mumbai. Candidates must submit their application form along with self-attested documents via email to [email protected] by October 07, 2026 (05:30 PM). Shortlisted candidates appearing in-person must report at 10:00 AM with original certificates for verification.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Merit & NET QualificationScrutiny of Master's degree marks in Agriculture, Agri-Engineering, Agribusiness, Finance, or Marketing, and valid NET credentials where applicable.
Agri-Business Incubation & Technical ProficiencyAssessment of practical experience in business incubation, DPR preparation, startup management, and design tools (Photoshop, Corel DRAW, Canva, MS Office).
Hybrid Walk-in Interview & Technical Viva VoceEvaluation of candidate's knowledge of agricultural innovation, cotton value addition, entrepreneurship development, and oral presentation before the selection committee.

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.

ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (CIRCOT), located in Matunga, Mumbai, is a flagship research institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research focusing on post-harvest processing, ginning, nanocellulose, and value addition to cotton biomass. The Senior Research Fellow in the Agri-Business Incubation (ABI) Centre under the National Agricultural Innovation Fund (NAIF) supports startup acceleration, prepares detailed project reports (DPRs), designs outreach materials, coordinates incubatee mentoring, and engages with industry stakeholders in a collaborative research setting.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely contractual, co-terminus with the NAIF-ABI project, initially up to March 31, 2027, subject to satisfactory half-yearly performance reviews. The primary posting is at ICAR-CIRCOT headquarters in Mumbai, with occasional domestic travel for project outreach and exhibitions.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The position does not carry any provision for permanent absorption or regular service appointment in ICAR or ICAR-CIRCOT. However, verified experience as an ICAR Senior Research Fellow in a national incubation centre offers excellent credentials for agricultural officer recruitments, NABARD specialist roles, state agricultural university faculty positions, and private agri-tech leadership careers.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Mandatory Advance Email Submission: Candidates must submit their application in the prescribed format with self-attested documents as a single PDF to [email protected] on or before October 07, 2026, by 05:30 PM. Walk-in attendance without advance submission will not be permitted.
  • Mandatory NOC for Employed Applicants: Candidates currently employed in government or private institutions must submit a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer to be eligible for the interview.
  • NET Requirement for 3+2 Basic Sciences: Applicants holding a 3-year Bachelor's and 2-year Master's degree in basic sciences must possess a valid NET certificate and 2 years of documented research experience.
  • Hybrid Mode Selection: Candidates must clearly indicate their preferred interview mode (Online or Offline) in the application proforma.

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 (SRF - NAIF ABI Component)1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- per month plus admissible House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per ICAR rules.

Consolidated fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- plus admissible HRA per month as per ICAR norms.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official recruitment circular and application format (Annexure-I) from the ICAR-CIRCOT official portal (https://circot.icar.gov.in).
  2. Complete the application form in full, specifying the post applied for and preferred mode of interview (Online or Offline).
  3. Attach self-attested copies of certificates verifying age, educational qualifications, mark sheets, research experience, caste/category certificate, and employer No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed.
  4. Combine the completed application form and all enclosures into a single PDF document.
  5. Email the single PDF file to: [email protected] on or before October 07, 2026, by 05:30 PM.
  6. Appear for the Walk-in Interview on October 09, 2026, at 11:00 AM (Reporting time: 10:00 AM) at: ICAR-CIRCOT, Adenwala Road, Five Gardens, Matunga, Mumbai - 400019, or attend online if shortlisted for virtual mode.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required.

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The Walk-in Interview will be held in Hybrid Mode (Online/Offline) on October 09, 2026, at 11:00 AM (Reporting time: 10:00 AM) at ICAR-CIRCOT, Adenwala Road, Five Gardens, Matunga, Mumbai - 400019.

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