Job Description
Overview
The ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology in Mumbai is currently inviting applications for a temporary Young Professional-II position. This contractual assignment is dedicated to the Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission funded project focused on creating a portable instrument for measuring cotton quality at farm gates and textile production units. Selected candidates will support advanced agricultural and textile engineering research developments at the institute facility in Matunga.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test functional hardware components and software for portable cotton quality assessment devices.
- Operate specialized machinery including 3D printers and evaluate electronic circuit boards for optimal performance.
- Perform rigorous statistical analyses on experimental data collected from field and laboratory testing phases.
- Draft comprehensive research reports, technical documents, and scientific papers based on project outcomes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely project execution and milestone achievement.
- Travel across different locations in India as required for field testing and collaborative research work.
Why Apply
Engaging in this specialized project offers valuable hands-on experience in advanced instrumentation and agricultural engineering research under esteemed scientists. Selected professionals receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 42,000, along with opportunities to contribute significantly to innovations in the Indian textile and agricultural sectors.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 11 November 2026
- Application Deadline: 21 November 2026
- Interview Date: 25 November 2026
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancies: 1 Post
- Salary: Rs. 42,000 per month
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Category: Engineering Research Job
ICAR-CIRCOT Young Professional II Recruitment 2026 Overview
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Young Professional-II (Y.P.-II) | 1 |
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application format designated as Annexure-I from the official portal.
- Fill out all personal, educational, and professional details accurately within the designated format.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph onto the designated space on the application form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all supporting certificates regarding age, educational qualifications, experience, and employer NOC.
- Email the completed application packet to the official designated email address on or before 21 November 2026 by 5:30 PM.
- Retain a printed copy of the submitted application form and bring all original documents for verification during the interview.
Application Fee
Age Limit
Selection Process
Interview Process
Selection for the Young Professional-II post is conducted through a hybrid mode interview scheduled for 25 November 2026 at the ICAR-CIRCOT campus in Mumbai. Candidates are required to report by 10:00 AM for document verification before the interview commences at 11:00 AM.
Evaluation Criteria
Shortlisted candidates are evaluated based on their academic credentials, technical expertise, and performance during the interview. No separate interview call letters are dispatched to individuals, and the final decision of the Director, ICAR-CIRCOT remains binding.
