ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional II Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

ICAR Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology; Mumbai; Vor Ort; INR 398.000 - 539.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ICAR Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR CIRCOT) invites applications for the Young Professional II position in Mumbai on a contractual basis. The appointment is time-bound, co-terminus with the project, and till 31 March 2027, with a consolidated salary of Rs.

42,000 per month. Eligible candidates should submit the prescribed format along with self-attested certificates to [e-mail] by 25 October 2026.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Molecular biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• Desirable qualification in genetic engineering, bioinformatics tools, or CRISPR/Cas9 technology.
• Age limit 21–45 years with GOI relaxation.

Kenntnisse

Genetic engineering

CRISPR/Cas9 knowledge

Bioinformatics tools

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Molecular biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology

Jobbeschreibung

ICAR Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR CIRCOT) has announced 1 vacancy for the Young Professional II post on a contractual basis. The appointment is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project till 31 March 2027, offering a pay of Rs. 42,000 per month. Applicants must hold a Master's Degree in Molecular biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline. Candidates are required to submit their application in the prescribed format along with self-attested copies of certificates via email on or before the last date of 25 October 2026. Eligible applicants will attend the interview on 28 October 2026, bringing all original documents, under advertisement number F. No. I-98/CIRCOT/Admin-I/BIS/2024.

ICAR CIRCOT Young Professional II at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation ICAR Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR CIRCOT)

Advertisement No. F. No. 1-98/CIRCOT/Admin-I/BIS/2024

Department Genome Editing at ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai

Project (title as printed) Engineering Microbial Factories for Enhanced Xylitol Production from Cotton Lignocellulosic Biomass using CRISPR/Cas9 Technology

Funding Agency ICAR, New Delhi

Tenure Till completion of the project (31 March 2027)

Post Name(s) Young Professional II (YP-II)

Vacancies 1

Pay Rs. 42,000/- per month

Age Limit 21-45 years (Relaxation as per GOI rules)

Application Fee Not stated in the notice

Job Location ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai

Application Mode Email ([e-mail])

Last Date or Interview Date Last Date: 25.10.2026 before 05:30 PMInterview Date: 28.10.2026

Candidates must possess the essential educational qualifications specified for the position. Desirable qualifications and specializations are also considered during evaluation.

• Essential Qualification: Master's Degree in Molecular biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
• Desirable Qualification: Specialization in genetic engineering, bioinformatics tools, or CRISPR/Cas9 technology.
• Age Limit: 21 to 45 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.

Pay and Tenure

The selected Young Professional II will receive a consolidated emolument of Rs. 42,000/- per month. The position is purely temporary, contractual, and co-terminus with the project up to 31 March 2027. There is no provision for absorption or re-employment in ICAR-CIRCOT or ICAR after the completion of the time-bound project.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Selection and Interview

Eligible candidates will attend a walk-in interview at ICAR-CIRCOT, Adenwala Road, Near Five Gardens, Matunga, Mumbai 400 019. Candidates currently employed elsewhere must submit a valid NOC from their current employer, without which they will not be considered for the interview.

Official Notification PDF View detailed recruitment advertisement and guidelines

Q1. Is the Young Professional-II position permanent?

No, the appointment is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project up to 31 March 2027, with no provision for absorption or re-employment in ICAR.

Q2. What is the age limit and relaxation applicable for the post?

The age limit is 21 to 45 years, with relaxations provided as per Government of India rules.

Q3. What documents are required for currently employed candidates?

Candidates currently employed elsewhere must submit a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer via email and bring original documents to the interview.

Q4. What is the selection procedure and interview venue?

Selection involves a walk-in interview conducted at ICAR-CIRCOT, Adenwala Road, Near Five Gardens, Matunga, Mumbai 400 019 on 28 October 2026 starting at 2:30 pm.