ICAR-CICR’s Sirsa station will hold a written test and interview for 36 contract jobs on four dates in November 2026, and there is no online form to fill. You download the application form, fill it in, and bring it with your documents on the day. Pay runs from Rs 30,000 a month for a Young Professional-I to Rs 61,000 or more for a Research Associate. 32 of the 36 posts are at Sirsa in Haryana and the other 4 are at ICAR’s Krishi Bhawan office in New Delhi.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Research Associate (1), Senior Research Fellow (2), Young Professional-II (15), Young Professional-I (18) |
| Organization | ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research (ICAR-CICR), Regional Station, Sirsa – Mission for Cotton Productivity (Kapas Kanti) 2026-2031 |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | F. No. Rectt./2026-27/MCP(KK)/RA, Y.P.-II, SRF, Y.P.-I/ dated 22.10.2026 |
| Location | Haryana (32 posts at Sirsa) and Delhi (NCT) (4 posts at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi) |
| Total Vacancies | 36 (RA 1, SRF 2, YP-II 15, YP-I 18). Category-wise breakup not specified in notification |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree for YP-I; Master’s degree for YP-II and SRF; PhD or Master’s with research experience for RA (post-wise table below) |
| Age Limit | 21 to 45 years as on 04.11.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Written test → Walk-in interview (both on the same day) |
| Pay Scale | Rs 30,000 to 67,000 per month, depending on the post |
| How to Apply | Walk-in. No online form – bring the filled form to the interview |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | ICAR-CICR Jobs Page |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 22.10.2026 |
| Walk-in 1 – YP-II (Molecular Biology/Virology 2, Plant Breeding 3, Agronomy 1, Extension 2) – 8 posts | 04.11.2026, 9:00 AM |
| Walk-in 2 – YP-II (Entomology/Pathology 3, Agri Economics 1, Finance 1) and SRF (2) – 7 posts | 05.11.2026, 9:00 AM |
| Walk-in 3 – All 17 YP-I posts at Sirsa | 11.11.2026, 9:00 AM |
| Walk-in 4 – RA, YP-II (2) and YP-I at New Delhi posts – 4 posts | 12.11.2026, 9:00 AM |
| Project valid up to | 31.03.2027 (may be extended as per need and performance) |
Vacancy Details
| No. | Post and field | Posts | Pay per month | Place | Walk-in date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YP-II – Molecular Biology / Virology | 2 | Rs 42,000 | Sirsa | 04.11.2026 |
| 2 | YP-II – Genetics and Plant Breeding | 3 | Rs 42,000 | Sirsa | 04.11.2026 |
| 3 | YP-II – Agronomy / Soil Science | 1 | Rs 42,000 | Sirsa | 04.11.2026 |
| 4 | YP-II – Entomology / Plant Pathology / Nematology | 3 | Rs 42,000 | Sirsa | 05.11.2026 |
| 5 | YP-II – Surveys, Field Demonstrations and Extension | 2 | Rs 42,000 | Sirsa | 04.11.2026 |
| 6 | YP-II – Agricultural Economics / Statistics | 1 | Rs 42,000 | Sirsa | 05.11.2026 |
| 7 | YP-II – Administration (Finance) | 1 | Rs 42,000 | Sirsa | 05.11.2026 |
| 8 | Senior Research Fellow – Entomology / Pathology / Nematology | 2 | Rs 37,000 + HRA | Sirsa | 05.11.2026 |
| 9 | YP-I – Agriculture / Life Sciences (field and lab work) | 14 | Rs 30,000 | Sirsa | 11.11.2026 |
| 10 | YP-I – Agriculture / Agri-business (field surveys) | 2 | Rs 30,000 | Sirsa | 11.11.2026 |
| 11 | YP-I – Administration (Commerce) | 1 | Rs 30,000 | Sirsa | 11.11.2026 |
| 12 | Research Associate (RA) | 1 | Rs 61,000 + HRA (Master’s) / Rs 67,000 + HRA (PhD) | New Delhi | 12.11.2026 |
| 13 | YP-II – Genetics / Plant Breeding / Plant Protection | 1 | Rs 42,000 | New Delhi | 12.11.2026 |
| 14 | YP-II – Information Technology / Computer Application | 1 | Rs 42,000 | New Delhi | 12.11.2026 |
| 15 | YP-I – Agriculture / Life Sciences / Business Administration | 1 | Rs 30,000 | New Delhi | 12.11.2026 |
| Total | 36 |
YP-I means Young Professional-I, YP-II means Young Professional-II, and HRA means House Rent Allowance. The notice gives posts in the order shown above and says ICAR may raise or cut the number of vacancies as needed. Places in rows 12 to 15 are at the Commercial Crops Section, ICAR, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 21 to 45 years for YP-I, YP-II, SRF and RA, counted on the date of interview (the form uses 04.11.2026). SC, ST, OBC and other exempted categories get relaxation as per Govt. of India rules. Check your age eligibility → |
| Educational Qualification | Different for every post – see the post-wise table below |
| Degree Certificate | You need a provisional or original Bachelor’s or Master’s degree certificate from your university. Without it you cannot sit for the test |
| Who may attend | Only candidates who meet the essential qualification. Check the desirable qualification too |
| Nature of Job | Temporary, contract post. No right to claim employment at ICAR-CICR later |
| No. | Post | Essential qualification | Desirable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YP-II Molecular / Virology | Master’s in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Agri Biotechnology or Plant Pathology (molecular virology), or Life Science (Molecular Biology/Biotech) | PhD in the same subjects |
| 2 | YP-II Plant Breeding | Master’s in Genetics, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Breeding, Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, or Life Sciences (Botany/Biotechnology) | PhD in Genetics / Plant Breeding |
| 3 | YP-II Agronomy | Master’s in Agronomy or Soil Science | PhD in Agronomy / Soil Science |
| 4 | YP-II Entomology / Pathology | Master’s in Agricultural Entomology, Plant Pathology, Nematology, or Life Science (Botany/Zoology/Biotechnology) | Doctorate in Entomology / Plant Pathology / Nematology |
| 5 | YP-II Surveys and Extension | Master’s in Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology or Extension | PhD in the same subjects |
| 6 | YP-II Agri Economics | Master’s in Agricultural Economics, Extension, Statistics or Agri-business Management, with B.Sc. Agriculture | PhD in the same subjects |
| 7 | YP-II Administration | MBA (Finance) with B.Com/BBA/BBS (minimum 60%), or CA/ICWA/CS (Inter) with 1 year of experience | 1 year in administration, finance or stores in a government body; computer skills |
| 8 | Senior Research Fellow | Master’s in Agricultural Entomology, Pathology or Nematology | PhD in the same subjects |
| 9 | YP-I Agriculture / Life Sciences | Bachelor’s in Agriculture, or B.Sc. Life Sciences (Botany/Biotechnology/Zoology) | Master’s in a related subject; field or lab experience; Excel and Word |
| 10 | YP-I Agri-business | Bachelor’s in Agriculture or Agri-business Management | Master’s in Agricultural Economics, Extension, Statistics or Agri-business |
| 11 | YP-I Administration | B.Com/BBA/BBS with minimum 60% and 1 year of relevant experience | 1 year in administration or finance in a government body; computer skills |
| 12 | Research Associate | PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Biotechnology, Seed Science and Technology or Plant Protection; or the same Master’s (first division or 60%) with 3 years of research and one SCI/NAAS paper | Report writing, data compilation, presentations |
| 13 | YP-II Coordination Unit | M.Sc. in Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Biotechnology, Seed Science and Technology or Plant Protection | Report writing, data compilation, presentations |
| 14 | YP-II IT | BE/B.Tech in Information Technology, or Master’s in Computer Application | Data management and data analysis |
| 15 | YP-I Coordination Unit | Bachelor’s in Agriculture, Life Sciences or Business Administration | 1-2 years as a multipurpose worker in government offices |
The notice sets one age band, 21 to 45 years, for every post. It says SC, ST, OBC and other exempted categories get relaxation under Government of India rules, but it does not give the number of years, so confirm your exact limit before you travel.
Who Should Apply
- This is a contract job tied to a research project that runs until 31.03.2027. The notice says it may be extended, but you will have no right to ask for a regular job at ICAR-CICR.
- Each post has a fixed place. 32 posts are at Sirsa in Haryana and 4 are at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi, and you cannot pick between them.
- Your reporting date depends on your post: 04 and 05 November for most YP-II posts and SRF, 11 November for YP-I, and 12 November for the Delhi posts. Reaching on the wrong day means you miss the test.
- YP-I and YP-II pay is one fixed amount with nothing added. Only SRF and RA get house rent allowance on top, and the notice says there is no travel allowance for attending.
- Working hours match regular employees, and 8 continuous days of unauthorised absence ends the engagement.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Check yourself first | Read the essential and desirable qualifications for your post. The notice says only candidates who fit them will be allowed to sit the test. |
| Written test | Held on the same morning as the walk-in, 9:00 AM, at the ICAR-CICR Regional Station, Sirsa. Marks, time allowed and topics are not given in the notice. |
| Walk-in interview | Same day as the written test. Marks for the interview are not given in the notice. |
| Document check | Original certificates are checked, and you hand over one set of photocopies with the filled application form. |
In short: you take a written test and a walk-in interview on the same day. The notice does not say how many marks each carries or how the final list is made.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | Rs 30,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Young Professional-II (YP-II) | Rs 42,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | Rs 37,000 per month plus HRA for the 1st and 2nd year; Rs 42,000 per month plus HRA from the 3rd year |
| Research Associate (RA) | Rs 61,000 per month plus HRA for Master’s holders; Rs 67,000 per month plus HRA for PhD holders |
| Other allowances | None |
| Leave | 8 days casual leave and 2 restricted holidays on a pro-rata basis, and maternity leave as applicable |
| Tax | Income tax is deducted at source before the monthly pay is given |
| Travel for the interview | No TA/DA is paid |
In plain terms, YP-I and YP-II get one fixed sum each month, and consolidated means nothing is added to it. SRF and RA get HRA, the house rent allowance, on top of their base amount.
How to Apply
- Find your post in the vacancy table above and note your reporting date: 04, 05, 11 or 12 November 2026.
- Download the notification PDF. The application form is printed at the end of it. Print it and fill it in.
- Paste or enclose one passport-size photograph with the form, and fill in the experience and employment parts.
- Collect your original certificates and make one set of photocopies of your age proof, qualifications and experience papers. The Sirsa office has no photocopy facility.
- Reach ICAR-CICR Regional Station, Sirsa-125055 (Haryana) by 9:00 AM on your date. It is opposite the main gate of Choudhary Devi Lal University on Mini Bypass.
Note: If you are working at present, the form asks for the employer’s details and a No Objection Certificate. There is no online application.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Filled application form | Downloaded from the notification PDF, with your photograph enclosed |
| Passport-size photograph | One photograph, enclosed with the application |
| Degree certificate | Provisional or original Bachelor’s or Master’s certificate from your university. Without it you cannot attend |
| Original certificates | Age, qualifications and experience, for checking |
| One set of photocopies | Age proof, all qualifications (properly verified) and experience |
| Experience certificates | Needed where the post asks for experience. They must come from your employers |
| No Objection Certificate | Only if you are employed at present |
| Category certificate | Not named in the notice. Keep it with you if you are claiming age relaxation (general guidance) |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | ICAR-CICR Jobs Page |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Turning up on the wrong date. Each post has one date, and the written test is held that same morning.
- Going without photocopies. The notice says the Sirsa office has no photocopy facility.
- Forgetting the degree certificate. A candidate without a provisional or original certificate is not eligible to sit the test.
- Arriving without the form already filled. The notice says you must download it and bring it filled in.
- Expecting travel money. No TA/DA is paid for attending.
- Giving false details. If a false claim is found later, the candidature is rejected and no letters are answered.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the walk-in interview?
It is held on 04, 05, 11 and 12 November 2026 at 9:00 AM, and your date depends on your post.
How many posts are there?
There are 36 posts: 1 Research Associate, 2 Senior Research Fellow, 15 Young Professional-II and 18 Young Professional-I.
Is there an online form or an application fee?
There is no online form, and the notice does not mention any fee. You bring the filled form on the interview day.
What is the salary?
YP-I gets Rs 30,000 a month and YP-II gets Rs 42,000. SRF gets Rs 37,000 plus HRA, and RA gets Rs 61,000 or Rs 67,000 plus HRA.
What is the age limit?
It is 21 to 45 years on the date of interview, with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and other exempted categories under Govt. of India rules.
Where will the test be held?
The notice says it is held at the ICAR-CICR Regional Station, Sirsa, and it gives no separate venue for the 4 New Delhi posts.
How long will the job last?
The engagement runs until 31.03.2027 and may be extended depending on need and your performance.
What should I carry?
Bring the filled form, one passport-size photograph, your original certificates and one set of photocopies.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
