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

ICAR awards a certain number of Junior Research Fellowships for Postgraduate Studies (course and research work) leading to a Master’s degree, in different disciplines of agriculture and allied sciences. This is done to encourage talented students to undertake higher agricultural education.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Veterinary Sciences: ₹ 12,000/- per month With a contingency grant of ₹ 6,000/- per annum. - All disciplines other than Veterinary Sciences: ₹ 8,640/- per month With a contingency grant of ₹ 6,000/- per annum. | _The rates of fellowship and contingency grants for higher studies will be as prescribed by the Council from time to time._

Who can apply

Only those candidates having passed their Bachelor’s Degree or appearing at the Final Examination of the Bachelor’s Degree in the concerned field, under 10+2+5, 10+2+4 or 10+2+3 (only for basic science subjects) are eligible to apply for admission. (For admission, the eligibility requirement laid down by the respective AUs including remedial courses and tenure will be treated as final.); Candidates must have obtained 60% marks or an Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) of 6.60/10.00 or 3.25/5.00 or 2.6/4.00 for General, OBC, and Under Privileged States(UPS) categories whereas, for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH) categories, the candidates must have obtained 55% marks or an OGPA of 5.5/10.00 or 2.75/5.00 or 2.20/4.00. The equivalence of OGPA to percent marks, where needed, will be certified by the Registrar of the concerned University; For admission in M.V.Sc., candidates must have completed B.V.Sc.&A.H. with internship before the date of registration in the University.; The minimum age limit shall be 19 years as of the date of the examination. No relaxation is admissible regarding the minimum age limit.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What are different modes to apply for JRF?

Application Forms can only be submitted through online mode on the website https://icar.nta.nic.in. | The Application Form other than online mode will not be accepted

Can I submit two application forms for two courses at a time?

NO. Only one application is to be submitted by a | candidate

What documents or certificates do I need to upload along with the Application Form?

Candidates need to upload scanned images of photographs, signatures, and thumb impressions, with the Application Form. | No certificates are required to be uploaded along with the Application Form at the time of online submission. | - The documents/certificates etc., shall be verified directly at the time of admission in the admitting university.

How can I pay Application Fee ?

Fee can be paid using SBI/Syndicate/HDFC Payment Gateway through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI. Candidates need to keep proof of fee paid.

If I have made any mistake(s) while registering/applying, can I make changes later in the Application Form ?

Once the 'Final Submit' button has been clicked, the candidate's details cannot be edited/changed. | However, NTA shall open the rectification window as per the schedule and Corrections in particulars of the Application Form can be incorporated on the website only during Correction Window. | No corrections shall be allowed after the closure of correction window and all particulars entered by the candidate would be considered as final

How will I get my admit card ?

The admit card will be uploaded on NTA website https://icar.nta.nic.in as per the schedule communicated through the website. Candidates need to check the admit card carefully for all particulars eg Roll No. Name, Subject Group, Date of Birth, Gender, Examination Centre Name, City, and Category, etc

If I do not get my Admit Card, whom should I contact?

Toll free Number and email details will be displayed on the website. | 0120- 6895200; Email for queries: icar@nta.ac.in