Central GovernmentAgriculture

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

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

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.

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What You Get

  • Monthly financial assistance during the Master's degree program
  • Support for both course work and research activities
  • Opportunity to conduct research in agricultural sciences
  • Access to ICAR research facilities and expertise
  • Career development in agricultural research and education

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 19–35 years
  • Must have completed Bachelor's degree in agriculture or allied sciences
  • Should have merit-based qualifications for postgraduate studies
  • Must be Indian citizen
  • Eligible for students seeking admission to ICAR-recognized postgraduate programs
  • Age limit as per ICAR guidelines for the fellowship scheme

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  2. 2. Mark Sheet/Academic Records
  3. 3. Aadhaar Card
  4. 4. Bank Account Details
  5. 5. Postgraduate Admission Offer Letter
  6. 6. Identity Proof

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Category
Agriculture
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
19–35 years
Application
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Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

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