Young Professionals-II (Y.P.-II), Young Professionals-I (Y.P.-I), Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Research Associate (RA) - Mission for Cotton Productivity (2026-2031)
ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), Regional Station, Sirsa
Walk-in only - no online apply. Bring filled application form from website.
- Organisation
- ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), Regional Station, Sirsa
- Location
- Sirsa, Haryana (for most Y.P.-I, Y.P.-II, SRF positions); Co — All India
- Posts
- Y.P.-II: 15 positions (Rs. 42,000/month consolidated) - specializations in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Agronomy/Soil Science, Agricultural Entomology/Plant Pathology/Nematology, Agricultural Economics/Extension, and administrative roles. SRF: 2 positions (Rs. 37,000-42,000/month + HRA). Y.P.-I: 18 positions (Rs. 30,000/month consolidated) - agriculture/life sciences. RA: 1 position (Rs. 61,000-67,000/month + HRA) at ICAR, New Delhi.
- Qualification
- Y.P.-II: Master's degrees in various fields including Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Entomology, Nematology, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, or specialized Life Sciences. Some positions require B.Sc. Agriculture as foundation. SRF: Master's degree in Agricultural Entomology, Pathology, or Nematology. Y.P.-I: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Life Sciences (Botany/Biotechnology/Zoology specialization); or B.Com/BBA/BBS for administrative roles. RA: Ph.D. OR M.Sc. in Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Biotechnology, Seed Science & Technology, Plant Protection with 4-5 years Bachelor's degree having first division/60% marks and 3 years research experience.
- Pay
- Y.P.-II: Rs. 42,000/month (consolidated). Y.P.-I: Rs. 30,000/month (consolidated). SRF: Rs. 37,000/month + HRA (1st & 2nd year) and Rs. 42,000/month + HRA (3rd year onwards). RA: Rs. 61,000/month + HRA (Master's degree holders) & Rs. 67,000/month + HRA (Ph.D. holders).
- Age limit
- 21–45 years (as on 4 Nov 2026)
- Age relaxation
- SC/ST/OBC & other exempted categories as per Govt. of India rules
- Last date
- 12 Nov
- Posted
- 22 Oct
Who can apply
- M.Sc / PG degree
Eligible disciplines
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Forestry
- Fisheries
- Agri Engineering
- Food Technology
- Allied Sciences
How to apply
Walk-in written test-cum-interview. Candidates must download the application form from website, fill it in, and bring it along with original certificates for verification, photocopies of documents, and one passport-size photograph on the date of interview. Interviews scheduled for 04.11.2026, 05.11.2026, 11.11.2026, and 12.11.2026 at 09:00 A.M. at ICAR-CICR RS, Sirsa or ICAR, New Delhi (as applicable).
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Details are read from the official notification. Always confirm on the organisation's own site before applying — deadlines and eligibility can be revised after publication.