ICAR JRF/SRF 2026: AICE Ph.D. Exam Dates, Fellowship Amount & Eligibility

Your complete guide to the ICAR AICE JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026: New 120-question pattern, fellowship rates, and subject-wise syllabus.

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ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026

Notification Expected: May 2026
💰 Fellowship Rate: JRF/SRF is awarded @ ₹31,000/month for the first two years (JRF) and ₹35,000/month for the third year (SRF) plus HRA.

1. Important Dates (Tentative)

Application WindowMay 06 – June 05, 2026
Correction PeriodJune 07 – June 09, 2026
Admit Card ReleaseLast week of June 2026
Exam DateJuly 03, 2026
Result DeclarationAugust 2026
Official Source: NTA ICAR Portal

2. Exam Pattern (AICE-Ph.D.)

The exam is a single paper of 2 hours (120 minutes) consisting of 120 MCQs divided into three parts:

Part A: 20 Qs (General Knowledge/Reasoning)
Part B: 50 Qs (Core Group Subjects)
Part C: 50 Qs (Specialized Subjects)
Marking: +4 for Correct Negative: -1 for Incorrect
Source: Shiksha Exam Analysis

3. Eligibility for 2026

  • Educational: Must have a Master's degree in the concerned subject from an ICAR-accredited university.
  • Marks: Minimum 60% (6.60/10 OGPA) for Gen/OBC/EWS; 50% (5.60/10 OGPA) for SC/ST/PwD.
  • Age: Minimum 20 years as of August 31, 2026. (No upper age limit).
  • Citizenship: Candidate must be an Indian National.
Source: ICAR Official Syllabus & Guidelines