Overview
ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Young Professional-II (Y.P.-II) (One (01) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply email, to [email protected] before 21 November 2026, before 5:30 p.m..
Key Details
- Organization
- ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
- Vacancies
- One (01)
- Advertisement No
- 1-123/CIRCOT/Admin-I/DPIMCQ/2025
- Last date to apply
- 21 November 2026, before 5:30 p.m.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 21 November 2026, before 5:30 p.m. |
| Date of notice | 11 November 2026 |
| Last date of application | 21 November 2026, before 5:30 p.m. |
| Date of interview | 25 November 2026 |
| Reporting time | 10.00 am |
| Interview time | 11:00 a.m. |
| Official Notification PDF | Notice dated 11.11.2026 |
Important Links
Age Limit
The minimum age under the Young Professional category is 21 years and the maximum is 45 years. The application form asks for age as on the closing date of application. The notice does not mention any experience requirement.
How to Apply
• Prepare the application in the prescribed format, Annexure-I, printed in the notice. It asks for personal details, education, experience, publications and a list of enclosures. • Affix a recent passport size photograph on the form. • Attach self-attested photocopies of certificates in support of age, qualifications, experience and NOC. • Complete the candidate's declaration given in the form. • Email the application to [email protected] on or before 21 November 2026, 5:30 p.m. • Bring all original documents at the time of the interview. Applications not in the prescribed format (Annexure-I) or found incomplete will not be considered. Candidates already working in a public or private organisation must also have the employer's certificate on the form completed (information verified from service records, no vigilance or disciplinary case pending or contemplated, and no minor or major penalty in the last ten years).
Important Instructions
• The engagement does not constitute a regular job or appointment of any nature in the ICAR, and there is no provision for absorption or re-employment in ICAR-CIRCOT or ICAR after completion of the time bound project. • The place of work is ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai, but the Young Professional may need to travel to any place in India for project related or office work. • Selected Young Professionals will sign a declaration of secrecy and Non-Disclosure Agreement before reporting. • To resign before the contract expires, one month's notice is required; otherwise the competent authority reserves the right to forfeit the consolidated emoluments. • Canvassing in any form is liable to disqualify the candidature. • No correspondence will be entertained from candidates for selection, test or appointment. • Selected candidates should be able to join immediately or at the earliest, as the project is time bound.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ICAR-CIRCOT Young Professional II Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
Last Date to Apply: 21 November 2026, before 5:30 p.m.; Date of notice: 11 November 2026; Last date of application: 21 November 2026, before 5:30 p.m.; Date of interview: 25 November 2026; Reporting time: 10.00 am; Interview time: 11:00 a.m.; Official Notification PDF: Notice dated 11.11.2026
What is the age limit?
Minimum 21 years, maximum 45 years