Sarkari Yojana
ICAR Emeritus Scientist Scheme
About ICAR Emeritus Scientist Scheme
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, runs the “ICAR Emeritus Scientist” scheme to draw on outstanding retired scientists to finish nationally important research and contribute to agricultural education and development. It lets retired scientists continue ongoing research of national importance, take part in specialized teaching, help develop instructional materials, and weigh in on agriculture-related policy issues. The scheme offers an honorarium, contingency grants, and research-personnel support, with appointments fixed at 3 years without extension.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Indian Council Of Agricultural Research
Individual
29 Jun 2016
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for ICAR Emeritus Scientist Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be a scientist of repute…
The applicant must be a scientist of repute from the National Agricultural Research System (NARS).
The applicant must hold, or have held, the…
The applicant must hold, or have held, the position of Principal Scientist, Professor, or above at an eligible institution.
The applicant must be retiring within the next…
The applicant must be retiring within the next 12 months, or have retired within 1 year of the notification month's last working day.
The applicant must be no older than 65…
The applicant must be no older than 65 at the time of application.
The applicant must have at least 5 research…
The applicant must have at least 5 research papers in refereed journals over the last 5 years, or a national/international award or recognition.
Teachers must have received a teaching-excellence award or…
Teachers must have received a teaching-excellence award or appreciation for outstanding teaching.
The applicant must propose a nationally important project…
The applicant must propose a nationally important project that continues their previous work.
The applicant must show that an equally competent…
The applicant must show that an equally competent regular scientist is not available at the institution to do the proposed work.
The applicant must commit full-time to the approved…
The applicant must commit full-time to the approved project and not take up any other paid employment during the tenure.
The applicant must not receive funding for the…
The applicant must not receive funding for the same work from any other source while availing this scheme.
Benefits Provided
ICAR Emeritus Scientist Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Honorarium:
₹50,000/- per month, on top of pension
₹50,000/- per month, on top of pension.
Subject to Income Tax Act provisions
Subject to Income Tax Act provisions. Contingency Grant:
Up to ₹2,00,000/- per year per scientist
Up to ₹2,00,000/- per year per scientist.
Usable for chemicals, glassware, books, stationery, lab assistance,…
Usable for chemicals, glassware, books, stationery, lab assistance, and ministerial help.
Can be increased with approval, depending on the…
Can be increased with approval, depending on the research's nature.
Covers domestic travel for research, data collection, scientific…
Covers domestic travel for research, data collection, scientific meetings, conferences, and ICAR review meetings.
Includes economy-class airfare, eligible daily allowance, and road…
Includes economy-class airfare, eligible daily allowance, and road mileage within India. Research Personnel Support:
Financial support for engaging
Financial support for engaging:
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Research Associate (RA)
Research Associate (RA)
These appointments last until the project's completion
These appointments last until the project's completion. Leave Benefits:
1 month's leave with honorarium for each completed…
1 month's leave with honorarium for each completed year of tenure.
Leave on a pro-rata basis for part of…
Leave on a pro-rata basis for part of a year.
Up to 3 months' leave without honorarium, on…
Up to 3 months' leave without honorarium, on health grounds with a medical certificate. Research and Academic Support:
The chance to finish ongoing, nationally important research
The chance to finish ongoing, nationally important research.
The chance to teach specialized courses at universities…
The chance to teach specialized courses at universities and institutions.
The chance to develop instructional and multimedia educational…
The chance to develop instructional and multimedia educational material.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The application must include the following details:
Date of superannuation/likely superannuation
Date of superannuation/likely superannuation.
Post held/to be superannuated from
Post held/to be superannuated from.
Last salary drawn/to be drawn
Last salary drawn/to be drawn.
Employment record from the date of holding a…
Employment record from the date of holding a Professor/Principal Scientist or equivalent position.
(Total years.)
(Total years.)
Special assignments/international exposure/trainings undergone
Special assignments/international exposure/trainings undergone.
Major scientific achievements
Major scientific achievements.
The career's ten best research publications, with their…
The career's ten best research publications, with their NAAS ratings (6 and above).
A brief account of teaching and research done…
A brief account of teaching and research done over the preceding 5 years.
Research publications for the last five years, with…
Research publications for the last five years, with NAAS ratings.
Honours/awards/recognitions received
Honours/awards/recognitions received.
Transferable technologies developed
Transferable technologies developed.
Success stories, if any
Success stories, if any.
2016-06-29
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for ICAR Emeritus Scientist Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Obtain and complete the prescribed application proforma for…
Obtain and complete the prescribed application proforma for the ICAR Emeritus Scientist Scheme.
Prepare the project proposal with all required supporting…
Prepare the project proposal with all required supporting documents.
Submit the completed application to the Executive Authority…
Submit the completed application to the Executive Authority of the institution where the proposed research, teaching, HR development, or extension work will take place.
Get the Executive Authority's recommendation and justification —…
Get the Executive Authority's recommendation and justification — only applications forwarded through them are considered.
Email the recommended application to adg.hrd.applications@gmail.com
Email the recommended application to adg.hrd.applications@gmail.com.
Use the subject line "Application for Emeritus Scientist…
Use the subject line "Application for Emeritus Scientist Scheme – Name of Applicant – Contact Number".
Submit the application on or before 30 March…
Submit the application on or before 30 March 2026.
The application is then scrutinised and considered for…
The application is then scrutinised and considered for selection per the scheme guidelines.
Procedure of Selection:
Applications go to ICAR's concerned Subject Matter Division and a discipline specialist for comments, then to the Selection cum Standing Committee along with those comments.
Selection considers:
Whether the scientist has at least 5 research papers in refereed journals over the last five years, or a national/international award/recognition; or, for teachers, national/university-level teaching-excellence awards or an appreciation letter based on alumni feedback.
Whether the project proposal is of national importance and no other equally competent regular scientist is available at the institute for the work.
Whether the project continues the applicant's earlier work.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.