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Indian Council of Agricultural Research — Junior Research Fellowship

ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) / NTA · Online (CBT) · Once a year (June)

100
Questions
120 min
Duration
400
Total Marks
8+
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Key Dates

Next ExamJune 2027
RegistrationMarch 2027
ModeOnline (CBT)
EligibilityMSc in Agriculture or related discipline from ICAR accredited university
AttemptsNo limit (age 30)

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Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Agricultural Sciences (subject-specific disciplines)100400
Total100400
Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect · Duration: 120 minutes
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Previous Year Cutoff

CategoryMarksRank
General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
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About Indian Council of Agricultural Research — Junior Research Fellowship (ICAR JRF) 2027

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research — Junior Research Fellowship (ICAR JRF) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) / NTA. Preparing for the ICAR JRF requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which subjects are offered in ICAR JRF?

ICAR JRF offers 13 disciplines: Agronomy, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Soil Science, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Agricultural Economics, Biotechnology, Animal Science, Fisheries, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, and Home Science.

How to Prepare for ICAR JRF

1

+4/-1 marking — do not guess in agricultural sciences questions

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Masters-level ICAR-SAU syllabus forms the base for all disciplines

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