🖥️ ICAR JRF Application Process 2026-27 — Portal, Aadhaar, Live Photo, Fee Payment & Correction Window

The latest official NTA notice makes the 2026-27 application flow clear even before you open the full bulletin. This page organizes those official points into a clean step-by-step process.

Official Application Portal

• NTA ICAR Portal
• Registration for ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.)-2026
• Direct Application Form
• AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026 Information Bulletin

Latest Official Application Timeline

Step	Official Timeline
Online application form submission	08 May 2026 to 07 June 2026 up to 05:00 PM
Fee payment deadline	07 June 2026 up to 11:50 PM
Application correction window	09 June 2026 to 10 June 2026

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Read the Information Bulletin

The notice specifically says candidates should go through the Information Bulletin before applying. Use it to verify:

• eligibility
• exam scheme
• exam cities
• exam timings
• exam fee
• document instructions

Step 2: Fill the Online Application

Submit the form only through the official portal during the active application window.

Step 3: Use Aadhaar-Based Authentication

The official 2026 notice advises candidates to initiate the application through Aadhaar-based authentication.

Candidates are advised to ensure that Aadhaar details are updated, including:

• latest photograph
• demographic details

NTA also reserves the right to verify identity and details at any stage.

Step 4: Pay the Fee Online

The notice says payment can be made through:

• Credit Card
• Debit Card
• Net Banking
• UPI

Step 5: Capture the Required Live Photograph

The 2026 official notice adds a specific instruction that is easy to miss:

• candidates must capture a live photograph during application submission
• the live photograph will also appear on the admit card and score card

The notice also says candidates should ensure:

• proper lighting
• light-coloured background
• clear visibility of the face
• clear visibility of the ears
• no mask

If the device does not support a webcam, a mobile-based capture option is provided through QR code.

Step 6: Use the Correction Window if Needed

If you make a mistake in allowed fields, use the official correction window after submission.

Step 7: Follow the PwD/PwWBD Verification Rule if Applicable

For PwD/PwWBD candidates, the official 2026 notice says:

• uploaded UDID Card details will be verified through the portal of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
• candidates who do not have a UDID Card must upload a valid Disability Certificate
• the certificate may be verified from the issuing authority

Step 8: Keep Official Communication Details Ready

The notice provides the following support details:

Support Channel	Official Detail
Help Desk	011-40759000 / 011-6922770
Email	[email protected]

Step 9: Follow the Counselling and Choice-Filling Stage

The current official ICAR portal adds an important point beyond basic application steps: candidates must be declared eligible for registration and choice filling for counselling before subject and university allocation can happen.

That means the broader process is:

1. apply online
2. appear in the exam
3. qualify as per the result/counselling status
4. complete registration and choice filling
5. wait for subject and agricultural university allocation

The same portal also states that there is no direct nomination for admission through the ICAR doctoral route without qualifying in the exam.

Important Application Discipline

According to the current official notice and portal, students should:

• apply only through the official portal
• avoid third-party websites
• complete fee payment before the final deadline
• use the correction window instead of filing duplicate forms
• save acknowledgement and payment records
• keep a copy of the confirmation page
• submit only one application
• follow the official counselling instructions after result declaration

Official Source

• NTA ICAR Portal
• Registration Page
• Public Notice PDF