ICAR AICE- JRF/ SRF

National Testing Agency invites applications for Indian Council of Agricultural Research- All India Competitive Examination- (AICE)-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) for admission to JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) programme for Academic Session 2026-27.

Details of the Examination

All India Competitive Examination-(AICE)- JRF/ SRF (Ph.D.) 2026.

Specialization: Crop Sciences, Horticulture, Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Dairy Science, Dairy Technology & Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Community Science (Formerly Home Science), Fishery Science, Natural Resource Management, Agricultural Economics & Agri-Business Management, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Statistics. 

Eligibility: M.Sc., M.Tech., M.V.Sc., M.F.Sc in relevant discipline.

Age Limit: Not below 20 years as on 31.08.2026. No relaxation is permissible regarding the minimum age limit.

Mode of Examination: CBT (Computer Based Test)

Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)

Number of Questions: 120

Maximum Marks: 480

Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions.

Application Fee: General/ Unreserved Rs.2,000; OBC/UPS/ EWS Rs.1,955; SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Third Gender Rs.1,075.

Examination Cities in AP/ TS: Hyderabad, Mahbubnagar, Siddipet/Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Waranga, Guntur, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam. 

Important dates

• Last date for online submission of Application: 07.06.2026.
• Correction in particulars of Application Form: 09.06.2026 to 10.06.2026.
• Date of exam: 04.07.2026.