ICAR-CIRCOT Recruitment 2025
Organisation: ICAR – Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT), Mumbai
Recruitment Type: Deputation / Permanent Absorption Basis (only eligible ICAR employees)
Total Vacancies: 8 Posts
Notification Date: 08–09 December 2025
Application Mode: Offline (Postal)
Last Date to Apply: 06 January 2026
Work Location: Matunga (East), Mumbai-400019, Maharashtra
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
Post Name Vacancies Category
Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) 03 UR
Assistant 01 UR
Upper Division Clerk (UDC) 04 UR
Total 08 —
Note: All vacancies are currently marked Unreserved (UR), meaning they have no reservation categories like SC/ST/OBC/EWS unless later amended.
Eligibility & Qualifications
Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO)
Qualification:
Holding an analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department;
OR having 5 years regular service in Pay Level-6 in a related administrative/office management cadre.
This post is primarily for candidates already employed within the ICAR system.
Assistant
Qualification:
Generally requires a Graduate degree from a recognized university.
Preferably with experience in office operations, records handling, correspondence, and basic administrative work.
Detailed qualification and experience specifics are provided in the official notification (PDF).
Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
Qualification:
Graduate (any discipline) from a recognized university.
Good command of office procedures, typing/computer knowledge, record keeping.
Usually requires experience managing office correspondence, files, registers, and clerical tasks.
Pay Scale (Indicative)
The posts follow the 7th CPC Pay Matrix norms and typical scales are approximately:
Post Pay Level Approx. Salary Range
Assistant Administrative Officer Level-7 ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Assistant Level-6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Level-4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Benefits:
DA (Dearness Allowance)
HRA (House Rent Allowance)
Pension/NPS (for permanent absorption if applicable)
Other central government benefits as per ICAR/ICAR-CIRCOT rules
Selection Process
Who Can Apply?
Only eligible ICAR employees working in ICAR Institutes, Headquarters, NRCs, and related establishments are eligible to apply on Deputation / Permanent Absorption basis.
Applications must be forwarded through proper channel (i.e., from the parent ICAR organization).
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Application Format
Candidates must use the prescribed proforma given in the official notification (check the official PDF on CIRCOT website).
The application should include:
Attested copies of service records
CR dossiers / APARs for at least the last five years
Vigilance clearance
Integrity certificate
No objection certificate from employer
Other relevant service documents
Where to Send Application
Send the filled application + supporting documents by speed post/registered post to the following address:
Senior Administrative Officer
ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology
Adenwala Road, Matunga (East),
Mumbai-400 019, Maharashtra, India
Important Dates
Event Date
Notification Release 08–09 Dec 2025
Start Date to Apply 08 Dec 2025
Last Date to Submit Application 06 Jan 2026
Application Receipt Deadline (Postal) 06 Jan 2026
Tip: Postal applications should be dispatched well before the last date to ensure delivery on time.
Documents Required (Snapshot)
Applicants must attach:
Self-attested educational certificates
Service certificate / experience proof
APARs/CR dossiers (recent 5 yrs)
Vigilance & integrity certificate
NOC from parent department
Identity proof
Pay slip / service records
Any other documents required in the official proforma
Job Role & Responsibilities (Typical)
Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO)
Overseeing administrative workflows within CIRCOT
Office management, budgeting, correspondence
Coordination with ICAR headquarters and field units
Supervising support staff
Ensuring compliance with policy and service rules
Assistant
Supporting officer functions
Drafting routine official letters
Helping with record maintenance
Assisting in file processing and office work
Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
Handling clerical tasks
Maintaining registers & files
Data entry and record management
Typing and basic office support
Why This Recruitment Is Valuable
Stable ICAR central government job with career growth.
Good salary + perks with pension/NPS benefits.
Opportunity for existing ICAR employees to advance administrative career.
Work exposure within one of India’s key agricultural research institutes focusing on cotton technology and allied research.
Official Sources to Check Before Applying
CIRCOT Careers Page: circot.icar.gov.in
Official Notification PDF (on CIRCOT site)
ICAR Cotton Technology
Application proforma attached with the notification