ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai invites applications for 16 contractual posts (3 SRF, 4 YP-II, 9 YP-I) under the Mission on Cotton Productivity and Finance & Accounts Section. Consolidated pay is Rs.37,000+HRA for SRF, Rs.42,000 for YP-II and Rs.30,000 for YP-I. Applications with documents must be emailed and the Google Form completed on or before 11-11-2026 (05:30 pm). Interviews are held in hybrid mode on 16, 17 and 23 November 2026 at GTC Nagpur and ICAR-CIRCOT Mumbai. Tenure extends up to project completion (2026–2031) on satisfactory performance.
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Vacancy Details
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): 3 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in relevant disciplines (e.g., Agricultural Process Engineering, Agricultural Structures and Process Engineering, Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, Mechanical/Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication Engineering; or Master’s in molecular biology/biotechnology/biochemistry/microbiology for specific SRF), with specified NET and 2 years research experience required for certain SRF cases. - Young Professional-II (YP-II): 4 vacancies
Qualification: Postgraduate or relevant four-year bachelor’s degree in fields such as Agricultural Process Engineering, Textile Technology, Textile Chemistry, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related disciplines as listed per post. - Young Professional-I (YP-I): 9 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (many posts require minimum 60% for specified streams) in relevant disciplines such as Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Civil, Textile Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Commerce (B.Com/BBA/BBS with 1 year experience for Finance post) or a relevant diploma where specified.
Qualification Requirements
Essential qualifications vary by post. SRF posts require a Master’s degree in relevant disciplines (e.g., Agricultural Process Engineering, Mechanical, Electronics, molecular biology/biotechnology etc.) with applicable degree duration; in specified SRF cases candidates with 3-year bachelor + 2-year master need NET and 2 years research experience. YP-II posts require postgraduate or relevant four-year bachelor’s degrees in engineering, textiles, agriculture or related fields as listed. YP-I posts require a bachelor’s degree (many with minimum 60% for specified posts) or a relevant diploma; Finance YP-I requires B.Com/BBA/BBS with minimum 60% and at least 1 year relevant experience.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Selection Process
- 1: Submit the filled application with supporting documents by email and complete the Google Form on the institute website as instructed in the advertisement.
- 2: Appear for an interview conducted in hybrid mode (online or offline) on the date and venue specified for the applied post; the interview link will be shared by email for online candidates.
- 3: Bring original documents for verification to the interview; absence of required NOC for employed candidates may lead to cancellation of interview.
- 4: Final selection/decision is made by the Director, ICAR-CIRCOT, and there is no written test mentioned.
How to Apply
- Fill the Application Format attached to the notice (PDF) and indicate the post Sr. No. (1 to 5) and mode of interview (Online/Offline).
- Complete the form with personal details, date of birth and age as on closing date, nationality, addresses, email, educational qualifications, project details, experience, professional qualifications and list of enclosures.
- Affix a recent photograph and sign the declaration on the application form.
- Email the application with all relevant documents to the email address given in the notice on or before 11 November 2026, 05:30 pm.
- Fill out the Google Form available on the Institute website along with the advertisement.
- For hybrid mode, the interview link will be shared through the email ID the candidate communicates; bring original documents to the interview.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Date of notice:
- Last date to email the application:
- Interview – Sl. No. 1 posts, GTC, Nagpur:
- Interview – Sl. No. 2, 3 and 4 posts, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai:
- Interview – Sl. No. 5, Finance and Accounts Section, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum eligibility and qualification requirements?
Eligibility varies by post. SRF posts require a relevant Master’s degree (specific disciplines listed) and in some SRF cases NET plus 2 years research experience; YP-II and YP-I require relevant postgraduate or graduate degrees or diplomas as specified for each post.
How do I apply for these ICAR-CIRCOT posts?
Fill the Application Format attached to the notice, complete the Google Form on the institute website, and email the filled application with all supporting documents to the email given in the advertisement on or before the closing date.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications must be emailed and the process completed on or before 11-11-2026 by 05:30 pm.
What is the selection process for these positions?
Selection is through an interview conducted in hybrid mode (online/offline) on the dates and venues specified for each post; no written test is mentioned and the Director’s decision is final.
What are the salary or pay scales for the posts?
Consolidated monthly pay is Rs.37,000/- plus HRA for SRF, Rs.42,000/- for Young Professional-II (YP-II) and Rs.30,000/- for Young Professional-I (YP-I) as stated in the notification.
