ICARJRFPGS
ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences
6.1/10ICAR 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.
States / UT: All India
Ministry / nodal: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Nodal department: Department of Agriculture Research and Education
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes
Categories: Education & Learning
Sub-categories: Education and training grants, fellowship, stipend
Target beneficiaries: Individual
Tags: Research, Fellowship, Agriculture, Agricultural Education, Post-graduate, Agricultural Science
Details
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 ensure the recognition of talent and promotion of merit in general, and for encouraging talented students to undertake higher agricultural education. The duration of the fellowship is two years. The minimum age limit shall be 19 years as of the date of the examination. Reservation of various categories such as SC/ST/OBC and PH etc will be given as per Government of India rules/instructions issued from time to time.
Benefits
- - Veterinary Sciences: ₹12,000/- per month With a contingency grant of ₹6,000/- per annum. - All disciplines other than Veterinary Sciences: ₹8,640/- per month With a contingency grant of ₹6,000/- per annum. The rates of fellowship and contingency grants for higher studies will be as prescribed by the Council from time to time
- Veterinary Sciences: ₹ 12,000/- per month With a contingency grant of ₹ 6,000/- per annum. - All disciplines other than Veterinary Sciences: ₹ 8,640/- per month With a contingency grant of ₹ 6,000/- per annum.
The rates of fellowship and contingency grants for higher studies will be as prescribed by the Council from time to time.
Eligibility
Method of Award:
ICAR-JRF (PGS) will be awarded on the basis of merit in the All India Competitive Entrance Examination for -
(i) ICAR-JRF (PGS), and
(ii) concurrent admission to Master’s degree program at -
a) State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), and b) Deemed Universities viz. IARI (New Delhi) / IVRI (Izatnagar) / NDRI (Karnal) / CIFE (Mumbai) / AAU (Allahabad), Central Agricultural University (Imphal, Manipur), and c) Central Universities having faculty of agriculture viz. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Visva Bharti, and Nagaland University, collectively hereinafter referred to as the Agricultural Universities (AUs).
Eligibility
- Only those candidates having passed their Bachelor’s Degree or appearing at the Final Examination of the Bachelor’s Degree in the concerned field, under 10+2+5, 10+2+4 or 10+2+3 (only for basic science subjects) are eligible to apply for admission. (For admission, the eligibility requirement laid down by the respective AUs including remedial courses and tenure will be treated as final.)
- Candidates must have obtained 60% marks or an Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) of 6.60/10.00 or 3.25/5.00 or 2.6/4.00 for General, OBC, and Under Privileged States(UPS) categories whereas, for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH) categories, the candidates must have obtained 55% marks or an OGPA of 5.5/10.00 or 2.75/5.00 or 2.20/4.00. The equivalence of OGPA to percent marks, where needed, will be certified by the Registrar of the concerned University
- For admission in M.V.Sc., candidates must have completed B.V.Sc.&A.H. with internship before the date of registration in the University.
- The minimum age limit shall be 19 years as of the date of the examination. No relaxation is admissible regarding the minimum age limit.
Note 1: Reservation of various categories such as SC/ST/OBC and PH etc. will be given as per Government of India rules/instructions issued from time to time. The responsibility of verification of the genuineness of SC/ST/OBC and PH certificates will solely rest with the concerned Agricultural University (AU) where the candidate has been recommended for admission or granted provisional admission.
Note 2: The ICAR-JRF (PGS) will NOT be available for admission in any university other than the AUs as mentioned above.
How useful is this scheme?
A practical look at this scheme for citizens
AI-generated insights showing how useful, accessible, and practical this scheme may be — combining deterministic scoring rules with a public-policy LLM analyst.
- Accessibility5.0
- Financial impact6.0
- Rural utility6.0
- Awareness7.5
- Simplicity5.0
- Inclusivity5.0
What problem does this scheme solve?
The ICAR Junior Research Fellowship provides significant support for postgraduate studies in agricultural sciences, promoting higher education and research in this vital sector.
Key challenges addressed
- Encourages talented students to pursue higher education in agriculture
- Provides financial assistance for studies and research
Most beneficial for
- Students pursuing postgraduate studies in agricultural sciences
- Individuals from SC/ST/OBC categories
Likely challenges
- Complex application process may deter some applicants
- Eligibility requirements may exclude some potential candidates
Practical insights for citizens
The scheme is practical for those eligible but may be challenging for first-time applicants unfamiliar with the process.
Rural challenges
- Limited access to online resources
- Potential lack of awareness about the scheme
Digital challenges
- Dependence on internet access for application
- Need for digital literacy to navigate the application process
Implementation bottlenecks
- Verification of documents may delay processing
- Potential issues with timely disbursement of funds
Awareness challenges
- Limited outreach in rural areas
- Need for better communication of eligibility and benefits
Application analysis
- Application mode
- Hybrid
- Documents burden
- Moderate, requires scanned documents
- Verification complexity
- Moderate, involves verification of eligibility and documents
- Office dependency
- Low, primarily online submission
- DBT dependency
- None
- CSC support
- Limited
- Estimated citizen effort
- Moderate, requires multiple steps and document preparation
Estimated beneficiary reach
Benefit analysis
- Benefit type
- Cash
- Benefit frequency
- Monthly
- Benefit practicality
- High, as it provides regular financial support
- Financial meaningfulness
- Moderate, based on the amount provided for different disciplines
- Long-term impact
- Positive, as it encourages higher education and research in agriculture
Plain-language guidance
The ICAR Junior Research Fellowship helps students pursue postgraduate studies in agriculture by providing monthly financial support. It is awarded based on merit through a competitive exam.
- Who should apply
- Students who have completed their Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related fields.
- Who may struggle
- First-time applicants and those unfamiliar with online applications may find it challenging.
- Best application route
- Apply via the official online portal, ensuring all required documents are prepared.
This intelligence section is generated by an AI policy analyst combined with rule-based scoring. Scores and narrative are estimates derived from the publicly available scheme information shown on this page; actual experience may vary by state, district, and department. Always confirm details on the official portal before you apply.
Application Process
Offline
Step 1: Candidates need to aррly fоr Оnline Registrаtiоn by using a unique Emаil Id аnd Mоbile Nо.
Step 2: Nоw, fill in the neсessаry detаils suсh аs Рersоnаl Detаils, Соntасt Detаils, Асаdemiс Quаlifiсаtiоns, etс.
Step 3: Uрlоаd the required documents like the sсаnned рhоtоgrарh, signаture, аnd thumb imрressiоn аfter filling uр the detаils.
Step 4: Nоw, Раy the Аррliсаtiоn Fees.
Step 5: Аfter filling the аррliсаtiоn fоrm, саndidаtes will get the system generаted Аррliсаtiоn Number.
Step 6: Оn соmрleting the аbоve рrосess аррliсаnts will hаve tо send the hаrd сорy оf the оnline аррliсаtiоn аnd рrооf оf fee раyment tо the СОE (Аgril. Edn.) by роst.
Application Correction:
- After submitting the application form for ICAR JRF candidates will get a chance to correct their mistakes. The NTA will provide a correction window to edit the application for the last time. With the help of credentials, candidates can update the application form and rectify their mistakes. No further chance will be given to candidates if they fail to correct their application in this window.
Clarifications
Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).
- What are different modes to apply for JRF?
Application Forms can only be submitted through online mode on the website https://icar.nta.nic.in. The Application Form other than online mode will not be accepted
- Can I submit two application forms for two courses at a time?
NO. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate
- What documents or certificates do I need to upload along with the Application Form?
• Candidates need to upload scanned images of photographs, signatures, and thumb impressions, with the Application Form. • No certificates are required to be uploaded along with the Application Form at the time of online submission. • The documents/certificates etc., shall be verified directly at the time of admission in the admitting university.
- How can I pay Application Fee ?
Fee can be paid using SBI/Syndicate/HDFC Payment Gateway through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI. Candidates need to keep proof of fee paid.
- If I have made any mistake(s) while registering/applying, can I make changes later in the Application Form ?
Once the ‘Final Submit’ button has been clicked, the candidate’s details cannot be edited/changed. However, NTA shall open the rectification window as per the schedule and Corrections in particulars of the Application Form can be incorporated on the website only during Correction Window. No corrections shall be allowed after the closure of correction window and all particulars entered by the candidate would be considered as final
- How will I get my admit card ?
The admit card will be uploaded on NTA website https://icar.nta.nic.in as per the schedule communicated through the website. Candidates need to check the admit card carefully for all particulars eg Roll No. Name, Subject Group, Date of Birth, Gender, Examination Centre Name, City, and Category, etc
- If I do not get my Admit Card, whom should I contact?
Toll free Number and email details will be displayed on the website. 0120- 6895200; Email for queries: icar@nta.ac.in
- Is the ICAR JRF applicable across India?
Yes, the ICAR JRF is a national-level fellowship and is applicable to eligible students across India.
- Why is the ICAR JRF important for students in agriculture?
The ICAR JRF is important because it provides financial support and recognition to talented students, enabling them to pursue higher education and contribute to the development of the agriculture sector.
- Does the fellowship cover both coursework and research activities?
Yes, the fellowship supports both academic coursework and research work as part of the Master’s degree programme.
Official links
References
- Guidelines
- https://icar.org.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/Revised%28ebruary2016%29forICARJRFandSRF%28PGS%29-2016.pdf
- Website
- https://icar.org.in/hi
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the purpose of ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences?
- ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences is a government welfare initiative designed to support Individual, Individual through benefits related to Education & Learning, financial assistance, subsidies, social welfare, healthcare, education, or livelihood support.
- Who can apply for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences?
- Eligibility for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences may depend on factors such as income category, age, gender, occupation, state of residence, social category, and government-defined beneficiary criteria.
- What benefits are offered under ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences?
- Benefits under ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences may include financial assistance, subsidies, scholarships, insurance support, healthcare benefits, pension support, training assistance, or welfare services depending on the scheme guidelines.
- Which department manages ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences?
- ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences is managed by Department of Agriculture Research and Education and may be implemented through district offices, online portals, CSC centres, banks, or authorised government agencies.
- Can users apply online for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences?
- Yes, eligible applicants may be able to apply online for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences through official government portals, authorised service centres, or digital application systems depending on the implementation process.
- Is Aadhaar mandatory for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences?
- Many government schemes may require Aadhaar verification, identity proof, or linked bank account details for beneficiary validation and direct benefit transfer processing.
- Where can users apply for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences?
- Applications for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences may be submitted through government departments, official scheme portals, CSC centres, district offices, welfare departments, or authorised service centres.
- What documents may be required for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences?
- Applicants may need Aadhaar card, income certificate, residence proof, bank account details, caste certificate, photographs, educational records, or occupation-related documents depending on scheme eligibility requirements.
- Is income certificate required for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences?
- Income certificate requirements may vary depending on beneficiary category, subsidy eligibility, and financial assistance criteria defined under ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences.
- Is ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences a central government scheme?
- Yes, ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences is a central government welfare initiative that may be implemented across multiple states through authorised departments and agencies.
- Can small and marginal farmers apply for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences?
- Eligible small and marginal farmers may apply for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences subject to land ownership records, income eligibility, and agricultural beneficiary criteria.
- Does ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences provide subsidy support for farmers?
- ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences may provide agricultural subsidies, financial assistance, crop support, irrigation benefits, insurance coverage, or farming-related welfare assistance depending on the scheme structure.
- Can students apply for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences?
- Eligible students studying in recognised institutions may apply for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences depending on educational qualification, category, income limit, and academic eligibility.
- Is scholarship amount provided under ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences?
- ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences may provide scholarship assistance, tuition support, educational reimbursement, or financial aid for eligible students.
- Can CSC centres help users apply for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences?
- Many government schemes may be accessible through nearby CSC centres, authorised digital service centres, or welfare facilitation offices.
- How can users check the latest updates for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences?
- Users should verify official notifications, department announcements, application deadlines, and eligibility updates through authorised government portals or implementing agencies.
- Can beneficiaries track application status for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences?
- Certain schemes may provide online application tracking, beneficiary verification systems, or status-check facilities through official portals.
- Where can users get help for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences in All India?
- Users in All India may seek assistance through CSC centres, district welfare offices, government departments, agriculture offices, social welfare departments, or authorised facilitation centres.
- Which nearby public services may help with ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences applications?
- Depending on the scheme, users may require support from Aadhaar centres, CSC centres, banks, hospitals, post offices, or government welfare offices for document verification and application assistance.