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

Key facts

Who	Students aged 19 and above
How paid	Monthly
Implemented by	ICAR
Official portal	icar.nta.nic.in
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a monthly fellowship amount, which varies by discipline, along with a contingency grant. The fellowship duration is two years.

Who can apply

Age 19+
For: student
Category: GEN, OBC, SC, ST
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household

Applicants must be at least 19 years old and should not be income tax payers or have government employees in their family. Candidates from General, OBC, SC, and ST categories can apply, provided they meet the academic requirements.

How to apply

Candidates must apply online through the designated portal for registration and submission of their application.

Visit the official website for online registration.
Fill in personal and academic details in the application form.
Upload required documents including photographs and signatures.
Pay the application fee as instructed.
Submit the application and note the generated application number.
Send a hard copy of the application and payment proof to the designated authority by post.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Candidate’s photograph
Candidate’s Signature
Thumb Impression
Govt Identity Card Details
Three identical copies of the latest passport size coloured photographs
Copy of payment of application Fee
Address for communication, Mobile Number, email id
Bank account Details

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Candidates can correct their application during the provided correction window by using their credentials.
Payment not received	Ensure that the payment receipt is sent along with the hard copy of the application to the COE (Agril. Edn.) by post.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum age requirement for applying?

Candidates must be at least 19 years old as of the examination date.

Can I apply for more than one course?

No, candidates are allowed to submit only one application for one course.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to provide a photograph, signature, thumb impression, identity card details, and proof of application fee payment, among others.

How is the fellowship amount determined?

The fellowship amount varies by discipline, with specific rates set by the council for different fields.

Is there any relaxation in the age limit?

No, there is no relaxation in the minimum age limit for applicants.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.