ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT) has announced 3 contractual vacancies for the Young Professional-I post. The engagement is purely temporary and contractual for one year, extendable for two more years, with a pay of Rs. 30,000 Per Month. Candidates applying for Young Professional-I require graduation with at least 60% marks in Computer Application, Information Technology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, or Computer Graphics. Applicants must submit the application in the prescribed format with self-attested document copies in a single PDF file by email on or before 25 October 2026 at 5:30 PM. Shortlisted candidates will attend the interview in hybrid mode on 28 October 2026.

ICAR-CIRCOT Young Professional-I at a Glance

Vacancy Details

The institute has notified a total of 3 vacancies distributed across sections:

Who Can Apply

Candidates must meet the specific educational and age criteria laid down for each specialization under the Young Professional-I category.

Age Limit and Relaxations

The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 45 years. Upper age relaxations are applicable as per Government of India rules: 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates, and 10 years for PH candidates.

Pay and Tenure

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 30,000/- per month. The appointment is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project. The initial engagement is for one year, and it is extendable for two more years (one year at a time) subject to organizational requirements and the candidate's satisfactory performance.

How to Apply for ICAR-CIRCOT Young Professional-I

1. Download the application format provided in the official notification PDF.
2. Fill out the application form completely and attach self-attested copies of certificates for age, qualifications, experience, and NOC (if employed).
3. Combine the application and all relevant documents into a single PDF file.
4. Send the single PDF file via email to [email protected] on or before 25 October 2026 by 05:30 PM.
5. Bring all original documents at the time of the walk-in interview.

Selection and Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a walk-in interview conducted in hybrid mode. The reporting date and time for the interview is 28 October 2026 at 10:00 AM, with the interview starting at 11:00 AM at ICAR-CIRCOT, Adenwala Road, Five Gardens, Matunga, Mumbai 400019.

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