ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026

ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (CIRCOT), an ICAR institute based in Mumbai, has announced recruitment for the post of Young Professional-I. A total of three posts are on offer, spread across the Administration Section and the Finance and Accounts Section. The engagement is purely temporary and contractual, suited to candidates with IT or finance and accounts backgrounds who want short-term work in a central government research institute.

Job Overview

Organization

Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology

Advertisement No.

A-12024/5/2026-Adm-I-CIRCOT

Post Name

Young Professional-I (Finance and Accounts Section) and Young Professional-I (Administration Section)

Job Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Who Can Apply

Candidates from anywhere in India

Job Type

Contract

Age Limit

21–45 years

Gender

All

Nationality

Indian

Pay Scale

Rs. 30,000/- per month (consolidated fellowship)

Tenure

One year, extendable for two more years (one year at a time), maximum three years

Notice Period

One month's notice for resignation before expiry of the contract

Post Name

Total

Young Professional-I (Finance and Accounts Section)

Young Professional-I (Administration Section)

Grand Total

Eligibility Details

Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.

Young Professional-I (Finance and Accounts Section)1 post

Qualification: B.Com/BBA/BBS with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University/College
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in the relevant field
Note: Desirable: knowledge of final accounts, auditing, taxation, drafting of letters/notes and Tally

Young Professional-I (Administration Section)2 posts

Qualification: Graduates with at least 60% marks in Computer Application/Information Technology/Computer Science/Artificial Intelligence/Operating Systems/Software Engineering/Computer Graphics
Note: Desirable: knowledge of IT applications, virtual meeting platforms and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Age Limit

21 to 45 years

Age Relaxation

3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST and 10 years for PH candidates as per Government of India rules

How to Apply

1Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-I) from the official notification
2Fill the application form completely and attach self-attested copies of certificates for age, qualifications, experience and NOC
3Combine the application and all relevant documents into a single PDF file
4Email the single PDF file to [email protected] on or before 25 October 2026 by 5:30 PM
5Bring all original documents to 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 report at ICAR-CIRCOT, Adenwala Road, Five Gardens, Matunga, Mumbai 400019 on 28 October 2026 at 10:00 AM; the interview begins at 11:00 AM in hybrid mode. Carry all original documents and a No Objection Certificate if currently employed.

Documents to Carry / Upload

•Application in the prescribed format (Annexure-I)

•Self-attested copies of certificates for age

•Qualifications and experience

•No Objection Certificate (if employed)

•All original documents at the interview

Important Details

Candidates already employed elsewhere must submit a No Objection Certificate from their current employer; those without a valid NOC will not be interviewed.
The place of work is ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai, but the selected candidate may have to travel to any place in India for 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 time-bound project ends.
A selected candidate who resigns before the contract expires must give one month's notice, failing which the competent authority may forfeit the consolidated emoluments.
Selected candidates should be able to join immediately or at the earliest.

ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026