Agricultural Education Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan-II, Pusa, New Delhi 110012; has revised the emoluments and guidelines for Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) / Senior Research Fellows (SRFs) and Research Associates (RAs) working in various schemes of ICAR/ pursuing Ph. D. program in ICAR-AU System.  

Revised rates will be as follows

i) Junior Research Fellows (JRFs)/ Senior Research Fellows (SRFs) pursuing Ph. D. program in ICAR- AU System- Rs 37,000/- per month for 1st and 2nd year & Rs 42,000/- per month for 3rd year. Contingency Grant payable remains unchanged (ii) Senior Research Fellows (SRFs) working in Research Schemes funded by ICAR – Rs 37,000/- per month + HRA for 1st and 2nd year & Rs 42,000/- per month + HRA for 3rd year (iii) Research Associates (RAs) working in Research Schemes funded by ICAR -Rs 61,000/- per month + HRA (for Master Degree holders) & Rs 67,000/- per month + HRA (for Ph. D). 

The revised emoluments will take effect from 15.10.2024. 

House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be given as per existing Central Government rates applicable in various cities/locations where JRF/SRF/RA are working in ICAR funded projects. The additional expenditure on this account will be met from the sanctioned budget of the respective schemes. 

The detailed Notification is available at https://icar.org.in/circulars-data