- Walk-in interview for 1 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position under the XII Plan Scheme of the National Agricultural Innovation Fund (NAIF) - Component II: Agri Business Incubation Centre (ABI) at ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai.
- The appointment is temporary/contractual, co-terminous with the project, ending on 31.03.2027 unless extended based on performance.
- Hybrid mode walk-in interview scheduled on 09.10.2026 at 11:00 AM with reporting at 10:00 AM.
- Location: ICAR-CIRCOT, Adenwala Road, Five Gardens, Matunga, Mumbai 400019.
- Selected candidate must be able to join immediately as the project is time-bound.
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🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Any Post Graduate
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under NAIF Project
Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai (with possible travel to other places in India for project-related work)
Apply Deadline
07 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT) (ICAR-CIRCOT) |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree), Any Post Graduate (any-post-graduate) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹37,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | • 2: 2 years of research experience (for candidates with postgraduate degrees in basic sciences). Desirable experience in Agri-Business Incubation and Management. |
| Application Fee | • Summary: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Engineering (any), Agri-business, Finance, Marketing, or Agri-Economics.
- Alternative Qualification: Candidates with a postgraduate degree in basic sciences must have NET qualification and 2 years of research experience if they hold a 3-year bachelor’s degree + 2-year master’s degree.
- Desirable: Relevant experience in Agri-Business Incubation and Management, proficiency in preparing project reports, booklets, and leaflets, and hands-on proficiency with design/office productivity tools (Corel DRAW, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office, Canvas, etc.).
- Alternative Qualification: Candidates with a postgraduate degree in basic sciences must have NET qualification and 2 years of research experience if they hold a 3-year bachelor’s degree + 2-year master’s degree.
- Desirable: Relevant experience in Agri-Business Incubation and Management, proficiency in preparing project reports, booklets, and leaflets, and hands-on proficiency with design/office productivity tools (Corel DRAW, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office, Canvas, etc.).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a walk-in interview in hybrid mode.
- No written test or exam mentioned; selection based on interview performance.
- No written test or exam mentioned; selection based on interview performance.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Self-attested copies of certificates for age, qualifications, experience, and NOC (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer for candidates currently employed.
- Original documents to be brought at the time of the interview.
- Application in prescribed format (Annexure-I) via email.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer for candidates currently employed.
- Original documents to be brought at the time of the interview.
- Application in prescribed format (Annexure-I) via email.
💳 Application Fee Details
• Summary: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position at ICAR-CIRCOT?
There is 1 vacancy for the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position under the NAIF project at ICAR-CIRCOT.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position?
The last date to submit the application is 07.10.2026 by 05:30 PM.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applying to the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position?
The maximum age limit is 35 years for men and 40 years for women as of the interview date, with relaxations for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), and PH (10 years) as per GOI rules.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, there is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment.
Q.
What is the expected salary for the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position?
The selected candidate will receive a monthly fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA.