Sarkari Yojana
ICAR Senior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences
About ICAR Senior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences
ICAR awards a set number of Senior Research Fellowships for Ph.D. study at an Agricultural University (AU) across various agriculture and allied-science disciplines, to encourage talented students into higher agricultural education.
To tackle emerging challenges in agricultural research and education, ICAR runs specific time-bound schemes/projects. These typically involve time-bound/non-regular/contractual staffing, contingencies, and limited need-based travel allowance (TA), plus other project-specific provisions. Superseding all earlier guidelines, the following rules now govern engagement, pay, and terms and conditions for Senior Research Fellows and Research Associates working on ICAR schemes.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Indian Council Of Agricultural Research
Individual
01 Jan 2019
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for ICAR Senior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Method of Award ICAR-SRF (PGS) is awarded on merit in the All India Competitive Entrance Examination for -
ICAR-SRF (PGS), and
ICAR-SRF (PGS), and
simultaneous admission to a Master's degree programme at…
simultaneous admission to a Master's degree programme at -
State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), and
State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), and
Deemed Universities such as IARI (New Delhi), IVRI…
Deemed Universities such as IARI (New Delhi), IVRI (Izatnagar), NDRI (Karnal), CIFE (Mumbai), AAU (Allahabad), and Central Agricultural University (Imphal, Manipur), and
Central Universities with an agriculture faculty, such as…
Central Universities with an agriculture faculty, such as Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Visva Bharti, and Nagaland University — together called the Agricultural Universities (AUs). Eligibility
Candidates need a Master's degree with at least…
Candidates need a Master's degree with at least 55% marks, or an OGPA of 5.5/10.00, 2.75/5.00, or 2.20/4.00 (or equivalent) from any recognized Indian or foreign University; SC/ST and PH candidates get a 5% relaxation on marks or the equivalent OGPA. Where needed, the concerned University's Registrar certifies OGPA-to-percentage equivalence. Final-semester candidates are also eligible provided they complete their postgraduate degree fully by the exam date and produce a complete degree certificate from the Registrar.
The fellowship applies only if the candidate is…
The fellowship applies only if the candidate is admitted to, and pursues, a Ph.D. at an Agricultural University different from the one where they completed their M.Sc./M.V.Sc./M.E./M.Tech.
The upper age limit is 30 as of…
The upper age limit is 30 as of the exam date, relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST & PH categories and 3 years for OBC; for in-service AU candidates, the upper age limit is 45, with the same academic requirements applying. NOTE 1: SC/ST/OBC/PH and other category reservations follow prevailing Government of India rules; verifying the genuineness of these certificates is solely the responsibility of the Agricultural University where the candidate is recommended or provisionally admitted. NOTE 2: ICAR-SRF (PGS) cannot be used for admission at any university other than the AUs listed above.
Benefits Provided
ICAR Senior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Veterinary Sciences:
₹12,000/- per month, with a ₹6,000/- annual contingency grant. All other disciplines: ₹8,640/- per month, with a ₹6,000/- annual contingency grant.
Fellowship and contingency-grant rates for higher studies follow…
Fellowship and contingency-grant rates for higher studies follow whatever the Council prescribes from time to time.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Candidates should have the following ready while completing the Application form.
Candidate's photograph (file size
Candidate's photograph (file size: 10 kb - 200 kb).
Candidate's signature (file size
Candidate's signature (file size: 4kb - 30kb).
Thumb impression (file size
Thumb impression (file size: 3kb-30kb).
Government ID details — Aadhaar number/Election Card (EPIC…
Government ID details — Aadhaar number/Election Card (EPIC No.)/Passport number/Ration Card number/Bank account number/PAN number/other valid Government IDs.
Three identical copies of the latest passport-size colour…
Three identical copies of the latest passport-size colour photographs (with name and date).
Copy of the application fee payment (as proof)
Copy of the application fee payment (as proof).
Post-office receipt as postal-dispatch proof of the application
Post-office receipt as postal-dispatch proof of the application.
Communication address, mobile number, email ID, etc
Communication address, mobile number, email ID, etc.
Bank account details, for fee payment and inclusion…
Bank account details, for fee payment and inclusion in the online application. Note - The thumb impression used on the ICAR Online Application Form must be from the left hand for males and the right hand for females.
2019-01-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for ICAR Senior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Register online using a unique email ID and…
Register online using a unique email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the necessary details — personal details,…
Fill in the necessary details — personal details, contact details, academic qualifications, etc.
Upload the required documents — scanned photograph, signature,…
Upload the required documents — scanned photograph, signature, and thumb impression — after entering your details.
Pay the application fee
Pay the application fee.
Once the form is complete, you'll receive a…
Once the form is complete, you'll receive a system-generated Application Number.
After this, send a hard copy of the…
After this, send a hard copy of the online application and fee-payment proof by post to the COE (Agril. Edn.). Application Correction After submitting the ICAR SRF application, candidates get one chance to correct mistakes, through a correction window the NTA opens for a final edit. Using their credentials, candidates can update and fix errors in this window — no further opportunity is given afterward.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.