AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.)
ICAR JRF / SRF Entrance Examination
The premier national-level gateway for students aiming to build a research-oriented career in Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences.
Purpose & Authority
Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for:
- Admission to PhD programmes in ICAR-affiliated institutes
- Award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Award of Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following academic standards:
- Degree: Master’s degree in Agriculture, Life Sciences, or related disciplines.
- Marks: Minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by ICAR norms.
- Status: Final-year postgraduate students may also apply and appear for the exam.
Exam Pattern & Structure
Question Format
Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions) designed to test deep subject knowledge.
Paper Structure
Single comprehensive paper based entirely on the specific subject discipline chosen by the candidate.
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Medium: English Only
Brief Syllabus Overview
Agricultural Sciences
Life Sciences
Biotechnology
Genetics & Plant Breeding
Soil Science
Horticulture & Agronomy
Career Opportunities
- PhD Research Scholar at top State Agricultural Universities (SAUs)
- Agricultural Research Scientist (ARS)
- Assistant Professor in Universities
- Research Officer in prestigious ICAR Institutes
- Agri-Biotech R&D Corporate roles
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