ICAR-CIRCOT Young Professional Recruitment 2026

ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai is hiring 2 Young Professionals (1 YP-I and 1 YP-II) in Information Technology on a contract basis. If you have a graduate or postgraduate degree in Computer Applications, IT, Computer Science, or a related field, you can walk in for the interview. Applications must reach by email before 17 August 2026, and the walk-in interview is on 19 August 2026. You will get a consolidated pay of Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month depending on the post.

ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT) Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai (under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research) is conducting a walk-in interview to fill 1 post of Young Professional-I (YP-I) and 1 post of Young Professional-II (YP-II) in Information Technology at the AKMU Cell, Mechanical Processing Division. No written exam is required — candidates are selected directly through a walk-in interview after email screening. This is a good opportunity for IT/CS graduates and postgraduates who want to work on ICAR's IT infrastructure and content projects.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

For Young Professional-I (YP-I) - Rs. 30,000/month:

• Graduate with at least 60% marks in Computer Application / Information Technology / Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Operating Systems / Software Engineering / Computer Graphics from a recognized university.
• OR a Graduate degree with at least 60% marks in Mass Communication / Journalism / Media Studies / Film Production / Videography or a related discipline.
• Desirable: Knowledge of videography, film production, content creation, or photo/video editing.

For Young Professional-II (YP-II) - Rs. 42,000/month:

• Graduate (in the IT-related fields above) with 1 year of relevant experience.
• OR a Master's degree in Computer Application / Information Technology / Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Operating Systems / Software Engineering / Computer Graphics from a recognized university.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Networking, Servers, Linux, and Docker.

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 45 years old.
• Age Relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PH (persons with disability) candidates, as per Government of India rules.

Salary

• Young Professional-I (YP-I) will get a consolidated pay of Rs. 30,000 per month.
• Young Professional-II (YP-II) will get a consolidated pay of Rs. 42,000 per month.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing at the interview.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

ICAR-CIRCOT will select candidates through the following steps:

1. Application Screening: Send your filled application by email with all documents before the deadline.
2. Walk-in Interview: Appear in person at ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai with your original certificates.

How to Apply

1. Download the application format attached with the official notification (PDF).
2. Fill in your personal, educational, and experience details.
3. Email your filled application with all supporting documents to circotadmn1@gmail.com before 17 August 2026, 5:30 PM.
4. Bring a printed copy of your application with original certificates to the interview venue.
5. Report at ICAR-CIRCOT, Adenwala Road, Near Five Gardens, Matunga, Mumbai - 400019 by 10:00 AM on 19 August 2026.

YP-I candidates will be interviewed at 11:00 AM and YP-II candidates at 12:00 PM on the same day.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 6 August 2026
• Last Date to Email Application: 17 August 2026 (5:30 PM)
• Walk-in Interview: 19 August 2026 (Reporting at 10:00 AM)

• Support the AKMU Cell with day-to-day IT operations at ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai
• Handle networking, servers, and system administration tasks
• Create and edit videos, photos, and multimedia content for institute activities
• Assist in software development and application support projects
• Maintain computer systems, software, and hardware records
• Coordinate with the Mechanical Processing Division on IT-related project needs
• Prepare reports and documentation for ongoing projects
• Follow ICAR data secrecy and non-disclosure guidelines while handling official data