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Department of Agriculture Research and Education

ICAR Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) And Senior Research Fellowships (SRF)

This page summarises published scheme window and verification milestones for planning purposes. Eligibility, award amounts, documents, and the live application form are on the National Scholarship Portal.

Key dates (milestone summary)

Dates are shown as on the NSP workflow (DD-MM-YYYY). Verify current status on the portal.

Milestone dates for ICAR Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) And Senior Research Fellowships (SRF)
Milestone Date / window
Scheme open from 14-01-2026
Student application open till 22-04-2026
Defective application verification closed on 25-03-2026
Institute verification open till 27-04-2026
DNO/SNO/MNO verification open till 30-04-2026

Frequently asked questions

Where do I apply for this scholarship?
Applications for centrally sponsored schemes listed here are typically submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in when the scheme window is open. Use your registered credentials and follow the scheme-specific instructions shown on the portal.
Are the dates on this page official?
We publish milestone dates for quick reference. Deadlines can change; always verify scheme status, eligibility, and timelines on the National Scholarship Portal and the implementing ministry or council website.
What are DNO, SNO, and MNO verification steps?
These refer to verification stages by district, state, and ministry-level nodal officers (terminology may vary by scheme). Institutes and nodal bodies validate applications in sequence after student submission.