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ICAR Junior & Senior Research Fellowship for Post-Graduate Studies

₹12,640/month for Master's (JRF) or ₹35,000/month plus contingency grant for PhD (SRF) research fellows selected via the ICAR entrance examination in Agricultural Sciences.

About this scheme

The ICAR Junior & Senior Research Fellowship for Post-Graduate Studies provides research fellowships to merit-selected students in Agricultural Sciences at eligible universities. Indian candidates admitted through the ICAR entrance examination qualify for either a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF, requiring a Bachelor's degree) or a Senior Research Fellowship (SRF, requiring a Master's degree), with government-mandated reservations applicable.

Eligibility

  • Admission: Indian candidate admitted through the ICAR entrance examination
  • JRF eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences or a related field
  • SRF eligibility: Master's degree in Agricultural Sciences or a related field
  • Reservations: Government-mandated category reservations apply

Benefits

  • ₹12,640 per month for Master's-level (JRF) fellows
  • ₹35,000 per month for PhD-level (SRF) fellows, plus a contingency grant

Required documents

  • ICAR entrance examination score
  • Degree certificates
  • Category certificate(optional)If applicable
  • Identity proof
  • Admission letter
  • Photograph
  • Surety bond

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