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

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

Notification Expected: May 2026

1. Important Dates (Tentative)

Application Window	May 06 – June 05, 2026
Correction Period	June 07 – June 09, 2026
Admit Card Release	Last week of June 2026
Exam Date	July 03, 2026
Result Declaration	August 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

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