The Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR CIRCOT), an Indian Council of Agricultural Research institute based in Mumbai, is hiring Young Professional-I posts on a contractual basis for its State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study. The 20 positions are spread across regional units at Nagpur, Guntur, Coimbatore, Dharwad, Sirsa, Surat and Mumbai, offering graduates a chance to work on a cotton research project under ICAR.
ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional Recruitment 2026
Posted 17 Oct 2026Updated 17 Oct 2026File No.1-126/CIRCOT/Admin.I/GOT/2025
Total Vacancies
20
Last Date
30 Oct
12 days left
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About ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology
- Advertisement No.
- File No.1-126/CIRCOT/Admin.I/GOT/2025
- Post Name
- Young Professional – I (YP-I) Under “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study”
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 21–45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience in the relevant field for the Commerce category
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 30,000 per month consolidated
- Tenure
- From 01.11.2026 to 31.03.2027 for Nagpur, Surat, Sirsa, Guntur, Dharwad and Coimbatore; for Mumbai from 01.11.2026 to 30.09.2027
Vacancy Breakdown
Young Professional – I (YP-I) Under “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study”
5
Young Professional – I (YP-I) Under “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study”
4
Young Professional – I (YP-I) Under “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study”
1
Young Professional – I (YP-I) Under “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study”
2
Young Professional – I (YP-I) Under “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study”
3
Young Professional – I (YP-I) Under “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study”
2
Young Professional – I (YP-I) Under “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study”
3
Total20
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Young Professional – I (YP-I) Under “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study” | 5 |
| Young Professional – I (YP-I) Under “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study” | 4 |
| Young Professional – I (YP-I) Under “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study” | 1 |
| Young Professional – I (YP-I) Under “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study” | 2 |
| Young Professional – I (YP-I) Under “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study” | 3 |
| Young Professional – I (YP-I) Under “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study” | 2 |
| Young Professional – I (YP-I) Under “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study” | 3 |
| Grand Total | 20 |
Eligibility Details
Young Professional-I (YP-I)
Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/Mathematics/Statistics/Commerce*/Information technology* or a Three-Year Diploma in engineering and technology (*60% marks minimum). For Commerce and Information Technology category: Graduation with a minimum 60% marks. For Commerce category: with a minimum of 1 year of experience in the relevant field.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/Mathematics/Statistics/Commerce*/Information technology* or a Three-Year Diploma in engineering and technology (*60% marks minimum). For Commerce and Information Technology category: Graduation with a minimum 60% marks. For Commerce category: with a minimum of 1 year of experience in the relevant field. |
Age Limit
21 to 45 years
Age Relaxation
5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PH candidates
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Hybrid mode interview; 03.11.2026 at GTC, Nagpur for the Nagpur post, 04.11.2026 at Mumbai for the Guntur, Coimbatore, Dharwad, Sirsa and Surat posts, and 05.11.2026 at Mumbai for the Mumbai post. No TA/DA is paid for appearing in the interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 30,000 per month consolidated
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form in PDF format from the ICAR-CIRCOT website
- 2Fill the application form and affix a recent passport-size photograph on the detailed bio-data
- 3Attach self-attested photocopies of certificates in support of age, qualifications, experience and testimonials
- 4Email the filled application with all relevant documents to [email protected] on or before 30 October 2026, 5:30 am
- 5Attend the hybrid mode interview on the scheduled date with a typed application addressed to the Director, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai, along with original certificates and testimonials
Reporting Venue
GTC, Nagpur for the Nagpur post; ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai for the Guntur, Coimbatore, Dharwad, Sirsa, Surat and Mumbai posts
Reporting time: 11:00 AM
Interested candidates may appear for the interview with a typed application for the position applied for, addressed to the Director, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai, a detailed bio-data affixed with a recent passport-size photograph and self-attested photocopies of certificates in support of age, qualifications, experience, testimonials and other credentials. All original experience and testimonials must also be brought. For the hybrid mode interview the link will be shared through the candidate's communicated email ID.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Typed application addressed to the Director
•ICAR-CIRCOT
•Mumbai
•Detailed bio-data with recent passport-size photograph
•Self-attested photocopies of certificates for age
•Qualifications
•Experience and testimonials
•Original certificates and testimonials
•No Objection Certificate from the present employer for those already employed
Important Details
- The posts are purely temporary and contractual and the engagement will not constitute a regular job or appointment of any nature in ICAR.
- The engagement runs up to completion of the project, subject to satisfactory performance evaluated by the Director, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai.
- Candidates already employed elsewhere must produce a No Objection Certificate from the present employer.
- Unauthorized absence from the project or work for a continuous period of 08 days without valid reasons leads to automatic termination of the engagement.
- No TA/DA is paid for appearing in the interview, though TA/DA is admissible for domestic tours for official work as per ICAR Rules.
- Income tax or any other tax liable under prevailing rules is deducted at source before payment of monthly salary.
- Selected candidates sign a declaration of secrecy and a Non-Disclosure Agreement before reporting.
Leave and Holidays
Young Professionals are eligible for 08 days casual leave in a calendar year on a pro-rata basis and 02 restricted holidays as per Government of India and ICAR rules. Intervening weekly or gazette holidays during a spell of leave are not counted against the admissible leave. Un-availed leave is not carried forward to the next calendar year. Compensatory leave may be allowed in lieu of duty on holidays, not more than 02 leaves accruing in a month, accumulated up to 05 days at a time and availed within 03 months. Female Young Professionals are entitled to maternity leave as per the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017; there is no paternity leave for male Young Professionals.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 9137582766
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