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About the fellowship
The ICAR Junior Research Fellowship for Postgraduate Studies (PGS) is awarded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research to meritorious graduates pursuing Master's degree programmes in agricultural sciences. It is awarded on merit in the All India Competitive Entrance Examination, with concurrent admission to a Master's programme at a State Agricultural University or Deemed University. It runs for two years.
Eligibility
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in agriculture/allied sciences (or be appearing in the final examination).
- 60% marks or 6.60/10 OGPA for General/OBC/UPS; 55% or 5.50/10 for SC/ST/PH.
- Minimum age 19 years at the time of the examination (reservations per Government of India rules).
- Secure admission to a Master's programme alongside the fellowship award.
Benefits
- Veterinary sciences: Rs 12,000/month + Rs 6,000/year contingency.
- All other disciplines: Rs 8,640/month + Rs 6,000/year contingency.
- Duration: 2 years.
Documents required
As listed on the NSP application form — including photograph, signature and thumb impression (left for males, right for females) for the online application.
How to apply
- Go to the National Scholarship Portalscholarships.gov.in — find the ICAR JRF (PGS) listing.
- Register / log in
- Fill and uploadAcademic and bank details with documents.
- Submit before 31 October 2026
FAQs
Rs 8,640 for most disciplines and Rs 12,000 for veterinary sciences, plus Rs 6,000 per year contingency.
On merit in the All India Competitive Entrance Examination, with concurrent Master's admission.
60% (Gen/OBC) or 55% (SC/ST/PH) in the Bachelor's degree.
Two years.
Verified 16 Oct 2026 via Oliveboard ICAR-JRF guide (Rs 8,640 non-vet / Rs 12,000 vet + Rs 6,000/yr contingency; 2 years; 60%/55%; age 19+; All India exam merit) and the B4S 2026-27 NSP listing (31 Oct 2026 deadline).
