Looking for a research or project job at a central institute in Mumbai or Nagpur? The ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT) has invited applications for 16 contractual posts: 3 Senior Research Fellow (SRF), 4 Young Professional-II and 9 Young Professional-I positions. Pay runs from Rs 30,000 to Rs 42,000 a month, and the posts are linked to the Mission on Cotton Productivity (Kapas Kanti) and the Finance and Accounts Section.
The advertisement schedules interviews in hybrid mode on 16, 17 and 23 November 2026. Your application must be emailed to the institute on or before 11 November 2026, 5:30 PM, so only a few days are left. Read the post-wise tables below, because each post has its own interview slot. GovtJobsAlert.in has put everything in one place for you, so you can check your post and apply without delay.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai |
| File No. | A/136/2026-Adm-I (dated 04/11/2026) |
| Posts | Senior Research Fellow, Young Professional-II, Young Professional-I |
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Nature of Job | Purely temporary and contractual, up to the project period 2026-2031 |
| Job Location | ICAR-CIRCOT Mumbai and Ginning Training Centre (GTC) Nagpur |
| Last Date | 11 November 2026, 5:30 PM |
The recruitment is spread over two programmes. Program 5.1 covers post-harvest technologies, cleaning, ginning and quality profiling for mechanically harvested cotton. Program 5.2 covers an innovative cotton value chain to improve farm profitability through a circular economy. A separate line is for the Finance and Accounts Section of the institute. Do not just look at the post name: the programme and the place of posting decide which interview slot is yours.
The engagement is subject to satisfactory performance, evaluated by the Director of ICAR-CIRCOT. It does not make you a regular ICAR employee, and you may be posted at any of the regional units. If you want more jobs in Maharashtra, keep an eye on that page too.
| Post | Vacancies | Place of Posting |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 3 | Nagpur 2, Mumbai 1 |
| Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 4 | Nagpur 1, Mumbai 3 |
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 9 | Nagpur 3, Mumbai 6 |
| Total | 16 | Mumbai and Nagpur |
The notification gives no category-wise (UR, OBC, SC, ST) split of these seats.
Every row below is one post line from the advertisement. Sl. No. is the serial number used in the notification, and you must write it on your application.
| Sl. No. and Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| 1: SRF (2), Nagpur | Master’s degree in Agricultural Process Engineering, Agricultural Structures and Process Engineering, Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, Farm Machinery and Power, Mechanical, Instrumentation, or Electronics and Communication Engineering, or equivalent, with a 4/5-year Bachelor’s degree |
| 1: YP-II (1), Nagpur | Master’s degree in Agricultural Process Engineering, Agricultural Structures and Process Engineering, Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, Farm Machinery and Power, Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering, or Computer Application, or equivalent |
| 1: YP-I (2), Nagpur | Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks in Agricultural, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Instrumentation or Civil Engineering or equivalent, or a Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline |
| 2: YP-II (1), Mumbai | Bachelor’s degree in Textile Technology, Textile Chemistry or Agriculture, or a post graduate degree in Physics, Chemistry or Statistics |
| 2: YP-I (a) (2), Mumbai | Diploma or degree in Textile Technology, Textile Chemistry, Apparel Technology or Information Technology, or a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science |
| 2: YP-I (b) (1), Mumbai | Bachelor’s degree in Science, Management, Engineering, Commerce or Information Technology, or a three-year Diploma in engineering and technology. Commerce and IT graduates need minimum 60% marks; Commerce graduates also need minimum 1 year of experience in the relevant field |
| 3: SRF (1), Mumbai | Master’s degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology or a related discipline, with a four-year Bachelor’s degree |
| 3: YP-II (1), Mumbai | Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Mechatronics or Instrumentation and Control Engineering, or a three-year Physics graduate with a post graduate degree in Applied Physics |
| 3: YP-I (1), Mumbai | Graduate in Chemistry |
| 4: YP-II (1), Mumbai | Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Industrial Microbiology or a related discipline |
| 4: YP-I (2), one Mumbai and one Nagpur | Graduate in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Textile Technology or any other relevant basic science and engineering, or a Diploma in Textile Technology, Textile Chemistry or another relevant discipline |
| 5: YP-I (1), Finance and Accounts, Mumbai | B.Com, BBA or BBS from a recognised university with minimum 60% marks, and minimum 1 year of experience in the relevant field |
For SRF posts, candidates with a 3-year Bachelor’s and 2-year Master’s degree (for example in basic sciences) must have NET qualification and 2 years of research experience. The notification also says that for Commerce and Information Technology categories, graduation needs minimum 60% marks.
Do not apply for a line only because the post name looks familiar. Two YP-I lines can ask for completely different degrees, and one YP-II line wants an engineering Master’s while another wants a Bachelor’s in textiles or a Physics post graduate degree. Match your own degree to the exact line, then note its Sl. No. for the form, because the application format asks for the post by Sl. No.
Desirable skills, such as machine design software, fibre testing, molecular biology tools, Tally or advanced Excel, are listed post by post. They are preferences, not bars. Check the PDF for your post. If you hold a Graduate degree, Post Graduate degree or Diploma, you may find a matching line.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow | Maximum 35 years for men, 40 years for women |
| Young Professional-II and Young Professional-I | Minimum 21 years, maximum 45 years |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PH | 10 years |
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The application form asks for your age as on the closing date of application, so work out your age on that day.
| Post | Consolidated Monthly Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow | Rs 37,000 + HRA (as applicable) |
| Young Professional-II | Rs 42,000 only |
| Young Professional-I | Rs 30,000 only |
Tax is deducted at source as per rules. Working hours are the same as regular ICAR employees. You get 8 days casual leave a year (pro-rata) and 2 restricted holidays. Female Young Professionals get maternity leave under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017.
The notification does not mention any application fee.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Interview | Hybrid mode: you choose Online or Offline in your application form |
| Online interview | The link is shared on the email ID you give in your application |
| Date and Time | Posts and Venue |
|---|---|
| 16 November 2026, 11:00 AM | Sl. 1 SRF and YP-II, at GTC Nagpur |
| 16 November 2026, 2:30 PM | Sl. 1 YP-I, at GTC Nagpur |
| 17 November 2026, 11:00 AM | Sl. 2 all posts, Sl. 3 YP-II and YP-I, Sl. 4 all posts, at ICAR-CIRCOT Mumbai |
| 17 November 2026, 02:30 a.m. (as printed in the notice) | Sl. 3 SRF, at ICAR-CIRCOT Mumbai |
| 23 November 2026, 11:00 AM | Sl. 5 Finance and Accounts YP-I, at ICAR-CIRCOT Mumbai |
Note on the Sl. 3 SRF time: the notice prints it as “02:30 a.m.” Check this time on the official website or with the institute before you plan your travel. The Mumbai address is Adenwala Road, Matunga, Mumbai 400019. The full Nagpur address is not printed in the notice.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Currently employed | You must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your present employer before the interview, failing which your interview is liable to be cancelled |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form is liable to disqualify your candidature |
| False information | Anything found false, incorrect or incomplete before or after selection or interview makes your candidature liable to be rejected or cancelled |
| Travel cost | No T.A. / D.A. is paid for appearing in the interview |
| Original documents | Bring all original experience and testimonials in support of age, qualification and experience |
| Unauthorised absence | 8 continuous days of absence without valid reason leads to automatic termination |
The Director’s decision is final and binding in all respects. The easiest slip to avoid is the NOC: if you are working somewhere today, ask your employer for it now rather than on the interview morning. The notice also says that the engagement will not count as a regular job or appointment in ICAR, and that selected candidates sign a secrecy declaration and Non-Disclosure Agreement before reporting.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the Application Format from the notification PDF (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Fill it in, writing the Sl. No. of your post and your mode of interview (Online or Offline) |
| 3 | Attach your photograph and attested copies of certificates, as the form lists |
| 4 | Send the completed application with documents by email to estt.circot@gmail.com on or before 11 November 2026, 5:30 PM |
| 5 | Also fill the Google Form on the institute website, given along with the advertisement |
There is no online submit button here, so keep a copy of your sent email. Include your category certificates (SC, ST, OBC or PH), a character certificate from your present employer and the institute last attended, and the employer’s certificate if you are already working. For any query, the notice says to contact the Director Office during working hours, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply by email | 11 November 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Interviews at Nagpur | 16 November 2026 |
| Interviews at Mumbai | 17 November and 23 November 2026 |
If your degree matches one of the lines above, do not wait. Send your email on or before 11 November 2026, 5:30 PM, fill the Google Form, and carry your originals and NOC (if employed) to the interview. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates.
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