ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026: 16 SRF, YP-II & YP-I Posts – Apply by Email @ circot.icar.gov.in
⚡ Quick Facts & Key Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology |
|---|---|
| State / Jurisdiction | Maharashtra |
| Total Posts | 16 |
| Last Date for Application | 11 November 2026 |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) |
| Mode of Application | Offline (By Post / Physical Submission) |
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Sl. No. / Programme | Post Designation | Vacancies | Place of Posting | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Ginning Training Centre) | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 02 | GTC, Nagpur | Rs. 37,000 + HRA |
| 1 | Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 01 | GTC, Nagpur | Rs. 42,000 |
| 1 | Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 02 | GTC, Nagpur | Rs. 30,000 |
| 2 (Profiling & Benchmarking) | Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 01 | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai | Rs. 42,000 |
| 2 | Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 03 | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai | Rs. 30,000 |
| 3 (Nano-tagants / DNA Sequence) | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 01 | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai | Rs. 37,000 + HRA |
| 3 | Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 01 | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai | Rs. 42,000 |
| 3 | Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 01 | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai | Rs. 30,000 |
| 4 (Circular Economy) | Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 01 | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai | Rs. 42,000 |
| 4 | Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 02 | Mumbai & Nagpur | Rs. 30,000 |
| 5 (Finance & Accounts) | Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 01 | ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai | Rs. 30,000 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- SRF (Sl. No. 1): M.Sc/M.E in Agricultural Process Engineering, Post Harvest Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. For non-agri background, NET + 2 years research experience required.
- SRF (Sl. No. 3): M.Sc in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Microbiology with 4-year Bachelor's degree. 3-year Bachelor's + 2-year Master's requires NET + 2 years research experience.
- YP-II (Various): Master's degree in relevant discipline (Engineering, Textile Technology, Biotechnology, Instrumentation, etc.).
- YP-I (Various): Bachelor's degree / Diploma in relevant engineering, science, commerce, or management streams. YP-I (Finance) requires B.Com/BBA/BBS with 60% marks and 1 year experience.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
The selection will be based on a Hybrid Mode Interview scheduled across 16, 17, and 23 November 2026. Candidates must choose 'Online' or 'Offline' mode during application.
- Interview Venue: GTC, Nagpur (16th Nov) and ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai (17th & 23rd Nov).
- Documentation: Original certificates must be produced during verification.
- TA/DA: No T.A./D.A. will be paid for appearing in the interview.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Filled application form emailed to [email protected] by 11 Nov 2026, 05:30 PM.
- Complete the Google Form available on the official website.
- Carry all original documents for the interview.
- NOC from present employer is mandatory if currently employed.
- Engagement is purely temporary for project duration (2026-2031).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2026?
The last date to email the application is 11 November 2026, up to 05:30 PM.
Is there an application fee for ICAR-CIRCOT jobs?
No, the official notification does not specify any application fee.
What is the salary for SRF and YP posts?
SRF receives Rs. 37,000 + HRA, YP-II receives Rs. 42,000, and YP-I receives Rs. 30,000 per month.
📄 OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION DOCUMENT
Download Official Recruitment Notification
Download and read the official advertisement PDF for complete post eligibility, category reservations, format of certificates, and application guidelines.