What you get
Who can apply
Indian nationals occupying positions of Professors/Principal Scientists or equivalent for at least 8 years and their age being not more than 60 years as on the specified date are eligible for nomination.; Nominations from the sponsoring institutions would be invited in the prescribed format that will include a detailed research project proposal. The nomination should be supported and recommended by the Agricultural University/ICAR Research Institute where he/she proposes to locate himself/herself. The sponsoring Agricultural University/Institute would undertake to agree to the service conditions of these guidelines and would provide the logistics comprising necessary basic facilities and support for his/her work.; The nominee should have made significant contributions in the form of knowledge and technology generation as evidenced by published work in high-impact journals, product/ process/ methodology generated, variety/ breed/ stocks released and notified, innovations as patents/protections etc. Publications, as invited plenary/lead full-length Papers, presented and published in International/ National Conferences will also be considered for this purpose, Significant output and outcome/impact of knowledge/technology generated by the nominee should be explicitly evident.; Only Professors/Principal Scientists/Associate Professors/Senior Scientists/those Research Scientists who are in equivalent positions and standing would be eligible for consideration for appointment as ICAR National fellows.; The applicant should not be more than 52 years of age on the specified date. He/she should possess a Ph.D. degree. The applicant should have an academic/research experience of at least 10 years out of which a minimum of 3 years should be in the rank of Senior Scientist or equivalent position along with significant contributions in the form of knowledge and technology generation as evidenced by published work in NAAS rated journals, product/process/methodology, released and notified variety/breed/stocks, innovations as patents/protections etc. Significant output and outcome/impact of knowledge/technology generated by the candidate should be explicitly stated. Publications in proceedings of seminars/symposia/conferences etc. and abstracts will not be considered at all for this purpose.
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the maximum age for national professor and National Fellow ?
National Professor : 60 | National Fellow : 52
What is the eligibility criteria for national professor ?
National Professor : Indian nationals occupying positions of Professors/Principal Scientists or equivalent for at least 8 years are eligible for nomination.
What is the eligibility criteria for National Fellow ?
National Fellow: Only Professors/Principal Scientists/Associate Professors/Senior Scientists/those Research Scientists who are in equivalent positions and standing would be eligible for consideration for appointment as ICAR National fellows.
What is the official website to apply online ?
Official WebSite : https://rlbs.icar.gov.in/