ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional Recruitment 2026: 20 YP-I Posts, Eligibility and How to Apply
The ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (CIRCOT), Mumbai has invited applications for 20 Young Professional-I (YP-I) posts under the “State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study”. The posts are spread over seven locations: Nagpur, Guntur, Coimbatore, Dharwad, Sirsa, Surat and Mumbai. The pay is Rs 30,000 per month, consolidated. If you hold a science, engineering, maths, statistics, commerce or IT degree, or an engineering diploma, read on.
This is a contractual job and the selection is by a hybrid-mode interview, so there is no online form. Email your application by 05.30 am, 30 October 2026. Interviews are on 3, 4 and 5 November 2026. This guide covers every location, the qualification rules, age limits and the conditions that can cost you the job. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates.
Key Highlights of ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional Recruitment 2026
ICAR-CIRCOT works under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and is located at Adenwala Road, Matunga, Mumbai. These are project posts, so please read the terms before you apply. Looking for similar openings? See other government jobs on our site.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology |
| Post | Young Professional-I (YP-I), State-wise Ginning Outturn (GOT) study |
| Total Vacancies | 20 |
| Pay | Rs 30,000 per month, consolidated |
| Nature of Job | Purely temporary and contractual |
| Mode of Application | Email to estt.circot@gmail.com, in the application format attached to the notice |
| Last Date | 30 October 2026, 05.30 am (time as printed in the notice) |
| Interview Dates | 3, 4 and 5 November 2026 |
How Many Posts Are Vacant in ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional 2026?
The notification gives the posts location by location. It does not give a category-wise (UR, OBC, SC, ST) split, so do not expect one.
| Place of Posting | Posts | Interview |
|---|---|---|
| GTC, Nagpur | 5 | 3 Nov 2026, at Nagpur |
| Guntur | 4 | 4 Nov 2026, at Mumbai |
| Coimbatore | 1 | 4 Nov 2026, at Mumbai |
| Dharwad | 2 | 4 Nov 2026, at Mumbai |
| Sirsa | 3 | 4 Nov 2026, at Mumbai |
| Surat | 2 | 4 Nov 2026, at Mumbai |
| Mumbai | 3 | 5 Nov 2026, at Mumbai |
| Total | 20 |
The notice does not print a grand total. The 20 posts are the sum of the seven rows above. Note that the interview venue for Guntur, Coimbatore, Dharwad, Sirsa and Surat is Mumbai, not the place of posting. Every interview starts at 11.00 am. The notice says you may be posted at any regional unit. So if you want a particular city, read the terms once more and keep your family and travel plans flexible before you send the email.
What is the Eligibility for ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Commerce or Information Technology |
| Diploma | Three-year Diploma in engineering and technology |
Two extra conditions matter a lot here. For Commerce and Information Technology, you need graduation with at least 60% marks. For Commerce, you also need at least 1 year of experience in the relevant field. The notice marks 60% with an asterisk against Commerce and Information Technology only. It does not say whether the diploma needs a minimum percentage, so check the original notice if you are a diploma holder. A graduate or diploma holder from the listed streams can apply.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum age (all) | 21 years |
| Maximum age (General) | 45 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years relaxation |
| PH | 10 years relaxation |
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The notice does not state the date on which your age is counted. The application format asks for your age “as on closing date of application”, so work out your age on 30 October 2026 to be safe.
What is the Salary for ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional 2026?
The selected Young Professional-I will be paid a consolidated Rs 30,000 per month. Income Tax or any other tax due under the rules is deducted at source before the monthly payment. Here is what else the notice says about the terms of work.
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Casual leave | 8 days per calendar year, pro-rata |
| Restricted holidays | 2 |
| Compensatory leave | Maximum 2 per month, up to 5 days at a time, to be used within 3 months |
| Maternity leave | As per the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017 |
| Paternity leave | None for male YPs |
| TA/DA | Allowed for domestic official tours as per ICAR rules |
Working hours are the same as regular ICAR employees and no extra benefit is given for working beyond office hours. Un-availed leave is not carried forward to the next calendar year.
How Long is the ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional Engagement Period?
| Location | Engagement Period |
|---|---|
| Nagpur, Surat, Sirsa, Guntur, Dharwad, Coimbatore | 01.11.2026 to 31.03.2027 |
| Mumbai | 01.11.2026 to 30.09.2027 (proposed) |
The engagement runs up to completion of the project, and only if your work is found satisfactory after evaluation by the Director, ICAR-CIRCOT. This will not be a regular job or appointment of any kind in ICAR. You may also be posted at any regional unit. Think about this before you apply for a particular city.
What is the Selection Process for ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Interview | Hybrid mode, 11.00 am on the date for your location |
| Link | Shared on the email ID you give in your application |
| Bring to interview | Typed application addressed to the Director, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai, detailed bio-data with a recent passport size photograph, self-attested photocopies of certificates, and all originals |
The notice names only the interview as the way of selection. The link for the hybrid interview goes to the email ID you communicate, so use an ID that you check daily. The Director’s decision is final and binding in all respects. If you want to prepare, look at our preparation tips page.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form can disqualify your candidature |
| False information | If any detail in your form is found false, incorrect, incomplete or ineligible, before or after selection, your candidature is liable to be rejected or cancelled without notice |
| Already employed | You must produce a No Objection Certificate from your present employer |
| Interview travel | No TA/DA is paid for appearing in the interview |
| Absence | Staying away for 8 continuous days without valid reason leads to automatic termination |
| Conduct | Failing to follow the Standards of Conduct is a ground for termination without notice |
| Secrecy | You must sign a declaration of secrecy and a Non-Disclosure Agreement before reporting |
How to Apply for ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional 2026 by Email?
You apply by email, not on a portal. Keep your documents scanned and ready before you start.
- Download the application format attached to the notification (link in Essential Links below).
- Fill it in completely, in PDF format. It asks for your name, date of birth, category, qualifications, experience and a list of enclosures.
- Affix a recent passport size photograph, and attach your detailed bio-data.
- Attach self-attested copies of your certificates for age, qualification, experience and category.
- Email everything to the ICAR-CIRCOT Establishment email ID in the notification by 05.30 am, 30 October 2026.
- Check your inbox for the hybrid interview link, and keep your original certificates ready on the interview day.
If you are already working somewhere, the form also has a certificate to be signed by your employer, and you must bring a No Objection Certificate. The notice does not mention any application fee.
What are the Important Dates for ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 17 October 2026 |
| Last date to email application | 30 October 2026, 05.30 am (time as printed in the notice) |
| Engagement starts | 01 November 2026 |
| Interview, Nagpur | 03 November 2026 |
| Interview, Guntur, Coimbatore, Dharwad, Sirsa, Surat | 04 November 2026 |
| Interview, Mumbai | 05 November 2026 |
Essential Links for ICAR CIRCOT YP-I Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
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This is a good chance for a graduate or diploma holder to get project experience with a national research institute. If you meet the qualification, do not wait for the last day. Send your application by 05.30 am, 30 October 2026 and keep originals ready for the interview. Remember the interview is in hybrid mode, so watch your email for the link. See more such openings in Maharashtra government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.