ICAR-CIRCOT Young Professional Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Walk-in 19 Aug (Maharashtra)

ICAR-CIRCOT Young Professional Recruitment 2026 is out — the ICAR Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT), under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, has released a notification announcing 2 government job vacancies for Young Professional (Information Technology): 1 Young Professional-I and 1 Young Professional-II. Candidates holding a Graduate degree in Computer Application/IT/CS/AI-related disciplines or Mass Communication with 60% marks, or a Master's degree in a relevant IT discipline, are eligible to attend the walk-in interview for ICAR-CIRCOT Young Professional Recruitment 2026 in Mumbai. Selected Young Professionals will support IT and digital communication functions at ICAR-CIRCOT, a premier cotton technology research institute. The selection process for ICAR-CIRCOT Young Professional 2026 is a direct walk-in interview — there is no written examination specified. The salary is ₹30,000 per month for Young Professional-I and ₹42,000 per month for Young Professional-II — a solid opportunity for IT, computer science, and mass communication graduates to gain research institute experience. Candidates must submit their application via email by 17 August 2026, followed by a walk-in interview on 19 August 2026. No application fee is required for any category. Candidates must clearly mention the post applied for in the email subject line and should read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since eligibility requirements differ between YP-I and YP-II.

Candidates applying for Young Professional-I (YP-I) must hold a Graduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks in Computer Application, Information Technology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, or Computer Graphics from a recognised University/College, or a Graduate degree with 60% marks in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Film Production, Videography, or a related discipline. Candidates applying for Young Professional-II (YP-II) must hold a Graduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks in the same IT/CS-related disciplines with 1 year of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Computer Application, Information Technology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, or Computer Graphics from a recognised University/College.

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 45 years
• Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, 10 years for PH

• YP-I: Graduate with 60% marks in Computer Application/IT/CS/AI or related discipline, or Graduate with 60% marks in Mass Communication/Journalism/Media Studies
• YP-II: Graduate with 60% marks in Computer Application/IT/CS/AI-related discipline with 1 year experience, or Master's in Computer Application/IT/CS/AI-related discipline
• Age: 21 to 45 years, with relaxation of 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, 10 years for PH
• No application fee for any category
• Selection is via walk-in interview only — no written examination
• These are contractual positions at ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai

No application fee has been mentioned in the official ICAR-CIRCOT Young Professional Recruitment 2026 notification for any category of candidates.

• Young Professional-I (YP-I): ₹30,000 per month
• Young Professional-II (YP-II): ₹42,000 per month
• These are contractual research support positions at ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai

1. Visit the official ICAR-CIRCOT website at circot.icar.gov.in to locate the Young Professional Recruitment 2026 notification
2. Download and carefully read the complete official notification PDF to confirm which post (YP-I or YP-II) matches your qualification
3. Prepare a complete application with full bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and relevant experience
4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents: educational certificates, experience certificates (for YP-II), ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
5. Clearly mention "Young Professional-I" or "Young Professional-II" in the subject line of the email
6. Send the complete application with all attachments to the official email address specified in the notification
7. Ensure the email is sent well before the last date of 17 August 2026
8. Keep a copy of the sent email, along with delivery confirmation, for future reference
9. Prepare all original documents and certificates for the walk-in interview scheduled for 19 August 2026
10. Monitor your email regularly for any further communication from ICAR-CIRCOT regarding this recruitment