ICAR Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (CIRCOT), an Indian Council of Agricultural Research institute based in Mumbai, has invited applications for the Young Professional II post under a Genome Editing project. There is a single vacancy on a purely temporary, contractual basis, co-terminus with the project. The role involves research work on xylitol production from cotton lignocellulosic biomass using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, and selection will be through a walk-in interview at the institute.
ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional II Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026F. No. 1-98/CIRCOT/Admin-I/BIS/2024
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
25 Oct
7 days left
Apply Mode
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Contract
Status
Walk-in Open
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview on 28 Oct 2026, Reporting at 2:00 pm; interview from 2:30 pm onwards
ICAR-CIRCOT, Adenwala Road, Near Five Gardens, Matunga, Mumbai 400 019
- Notification13 Oct
- Walk-in28 Oct
About ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional II Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology
- Advertisement No.
- F. No. 1-98/CIRCOT/Admin-I/BIS/2024
- Post Name
- Young Professional-II (YP-II)
- 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. 42,000 per month (consolidated)
- Tenure
- Till completion of the project (31 March 2027)
- Notice Period
- One month's notice for resignation before expiry of contract
Vacancy Breakdown
Young Professional-II (YP-II)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Young Professional-II (YP-II)
Master's Degree in the Molecular biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline. Desirable: Specialization in genetic engineering, bioinformatics tools, or CRISPR/Cas9 technology.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-II (YP-II) | Master's Degree in the Molecular biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline. Desirable: Specialization in genetic engineering, bioinformatics tools, or CRISPR/Cas9 technology. |
Age Limit
21 to 45 years (Relaxation as per GOI rules)
Age Relaxation
Relaxation as per Government of India rules
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Interview held at ICAR-CIRCOT, Matunga, Mumbai on 28 October 2026 from 2:30 pm onwards; candidates must carry all original documents.
Salary Structure
Rs. 42,000 per month (consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Download the application format (Annexure-I) from the official notification
- 2Fill in the application form with all required personal and academic details
- 3Attach self-attested copies of certificates for age, qualifications and experience, and a No Objection Certificate if currently employed
- 4Email the completed application to [email protected] on or before 25 October 2026, 5:30 PM
- 5Report to the walk-in interview at ICAR-CIRCOT, Adenwala Road, Matunga, Mumbai on 28 October 2026 at 2:00 pm with all original documents
Reporting Venue
ICAR-CIRCOT, Adenwala Road, Near Five Gardens, Matunga, Mumbai 400 019
Reporting time: Reporting at 2:00 pm; interview from 2:30 pm onwards
Candidates must email their application in the prescribed format with self-attested certificates before the last date, then report to ICAR-CIRCOT, Matunga, Mumbai on 28 October 2026 at 2:00 pm for the interview starting at 2:30 pm, carrying all original documents. Candidates currently employed must produce a valid No Objection Certificate from their employer, failing which they will not be considered. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application in prescribed format (Annexure-I)
•Self-attested copies of certificates for age
•Qualifications and experience
•No Objection Certificate for employed candidates
•All original documents at the interview
Important Details
- The appointment is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project, and may be terminated at any time.
- There is no provision for absorption or re-employment in ICAR-CIRCOT or ICAR after the project ends.
- Candidates currently employed elsewhere must submit a No Objection Certificate from their current employer; those without a valid NOC will not be considered for the interview.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview or joining the post.
- The place of work is ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai, but the selected candidate may need to travel anywhere in India for project or office work.
- Selected candidates should be able to join immediately or at the earliest since the project is time bound.
Nature of Work
Optimization of pre-treatment and scarification of cotton lignocellulosic biomass for efficient xylose release; CRISPR/Cas9 mediated genome editing in Saccharomyces cerevisiae for enhanced xylitol production; optimization of conditions for maximum xylitol production using Saccharomyces cerevisiae; interpretation of results, writing research reports and any other work assigned by the PI.
Project Details
Project: Engineering Microbial Factories for Enhanced Xylitol Production from Cotton Lignocellulosic Biomass using CRISPR/Cas9 Technology. Funding agency: ICAR, New Delhi. Department: Genome Editing at ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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