The ICAR Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (CIRCOT), an Indian Council of Agricultural Research institute based in Mumbai, has announced recruitment for the post of Senior Research Fellow. There is one vacancy, offered on a purely temporary and contractual basis. The fellow will work under the National Agricultural Innovation Fund component II, Agri Business Incubation Centre project, supporting incubation and management activities at the institute.
ICAR CIRCOT Recruitment 2026 - Senior Research Fellow Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026File No. I-55/CIRCOT/Admin.I/NAIF/2021
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1
Last Date
07 Oct
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- Notification23 Sept
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- Applications Closed07 Oct
ICAR CIRCOT Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology
- Advertisement No.
- File No. I-55/CIRCOT/Admin.I/NAIF/2021
- Post Name
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 2 years of research experience for candidates holding a post graduate degree in basic sciences with a 3-year bachelor's degree and a 2-year master's degree
- Credentials Required
- NET qualification (for candidates with a post graduate degree in basic sciences with a 3-year bachelor's and 2-year master's degree)
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 37000/- + HRA per month
- Tenure
- Initially up to 31.03.2027, extendable up to the completion of the project subject to a satisfactory performance review every six months
- Notice Period
- One month's notice for resignation before expiry of the contract
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Master's degree in Agriculture / Agriculture Engineering / Any other Engineering / Agri-business / Finance / Marketing / Agri-Economics. Candidates having a post graduate degree in basic sciences with a 3-year bachelor's degree and a 2-year master's degree must have NET qualifications and 2 years of research experience. Desirable: relevant experience in Agri-Business Incubation and Management, expertise in preparing project reports, booklets and leaflets, and hands-on proficiency with Corel DRAW, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office, Canvas, etc.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | Master's degree in Agriculture / Agriculture Engineering / Any other Engineering / Agri-business / Finance / Marketing / Agri-Economics. Candidates having a post graduate degree in basic sciences with a 3-year bachelor's degree and a 2-year master's degree must have NET qualifications and 2 years of research experience. Desirable: relevant experience in Agri-Business Incubation and Management, expertise in preparing project reports, booklets and leaflets, and hands-on proficiency with Corel DRAW, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office, Canvas, etc. |
Age Limit
35 years for men and 40 years for women as on the date of interview
Age Relaxation
3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST and 10 years for PH candidates as per GOI rules
Application Fee
All Categories
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Held in hybrid mode on 09 October 2026 at 11:00 am for shortlisted candidates
- 2Document Verification
All original documents must be produced at the time of the interview
Salary Structure
Rs. 37000/- + HRA per month
How to Apply
- 1Download and read the official notification and the prescribed application format (Annexure-I)
- 2Fill the application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications and experience
- 3Attach self-attested copies of age, qualification, experience and NOC certificates along with a recent passport-size photograph
- 4Mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email
- 5Send the complete application as a single PDF file to [email protected] on or before 07 October 2026, 05:30 pm
- 6Bring all original documents at the time of the interview
Reporting Venue
ICAR-CIRCOT, Adenwala Road, Five Gardens, Matunga, Mumbai 400019
Reporting time: Reporting at 10:00 AM; interview at 11:00 AM
Shortlisted candidates must report at ICAR-CIRCOT, Adenwala Road, Five Gardens, Matunga, Mumbai 400019 on 09 October 2026 at 10:00 am; the interview begins at 11:00 am and is conducted in hybrid mode. Candidates must bring all original documents. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application in the prescribed format (Annexure-I)
•Self-attested copies of age
•Qualification and experience certificates
•No Objection Certificate for employed candidates
•Recent passport-size photograph
•Original documents at the time of interview
Important Details
- The appointment is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project, and may be terminated at any time.
- Candidates already employed must submit a No Objection Certificate from their current employer; those without a valid NOC will not be considered for the interview.
- The place of work is ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai, but the selected candidate may have to travel to any place in India depending on project or office work.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview or for joining.
- There is no provision for absorption or re-employment in ICAR-CIRCOT or ICAR after the project ends, and selected candidates should join immediately or at the earliest since the project is time bound.
Terms and Conditions
- Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format (Annexure-I) along with self-attested copies of age, qualification, experience and NOC certificates
- Candidates currently employed must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer, without which they will not be interviewed
- The contract is initially up to 31.03.2027 and may be extended up to the termination of the project, subject to a performance review every six months
- Resignation before expiry of the contract requires one month's notice, failing which the competent authority may forfeit the consolidated emoluments
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview or for joining the post if selected
- There is no provision for absorption or re-employment in ICAR-CIRCOT or ICAR after the project ends
- The decision of the Director, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai is final and binding in all aspects of the selection
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates with a post graduate degree in basic sciences apply for the SRF post?
Yes. They must hold a 3-year bachelor's degree and a 2-year master's degree in basic sciences, along with NET qualification and 2 years of research experience.
Is the walk-in interview held online or in person?
The interview is conducted in hybrid mode, so shortlisted candidates can attend online or report to the venue in Mumbai.
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