ICAR Senior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences

Brief In order to address the emerging challenges of agricultural research and education, the ICAR supports specific time-bound schemes/projects. The schemes/projects generally have provisions for time-bound/non-regular/ contractual engagement of manpower, contingencies, and limited need-based traveling allowance (TA), besides other specifically needed provisions for a particular scheme/project. In supersession of all previous guidelines, the following guidelines are formulated to regulate all aspects relating to engagement, emoluments, and terms and conditions of Senior Research Fellows and Research Associates working in ICAR schemes. Objectives ICAR awards a certain number of Senior Research Fellowships for Ph.D. in an Agricultural University (AU), in different disciplines of agriculture and allied sciences. This is done to encourage talented students to undertake higher agricultural education. Eligibility Criteria Master’s degree with 55% marks or equivalent OGPA (SC/ST/PH: 5% relaxation) Final-year PG students can apply (degree required at admission) Must join Ph.D. in an Agricultural University different from the one where PG was completed Age limit: General: 30 years OBC: 33 years SC/ST/PH: 35 years In-service AU candidates: 45 years OGPA(Overall Gradepoint Average) equivalence certified by University Registrar Benefits Veterinary Sciences: ₹12,000/month + ₹6,000/year contingency Other Disciplines: ₹8,640/month + ₹6,000/year contingency