ICAR EP

The ICAR floated the Scheme of Emeritus Professor in order to provide an opportunity to the superannuated teachers/ Scientists of universities, colleges and institutions under ICAR-AU System.

The "ICAR Emeritus Professor Scheme" is implemented by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, to utilise the expertise and services of outstanding superannuated teachers and scientists from the National Agricultural Research and Education System (NARES). The scheme provides an opportunity to retired professionals to undertake teaching, training, student research guidance, and other academic activities in agricultural universities and institutions. It supports the development of instructional materials, textbooks, and e-learning resources for use in national agricultural education programmes and distance education. The scheme aims to address shortages in faculty positions, strengthen agricultural education, and leverage the experience of retired experts in addressing nationally important academic and policy issues. It also encourages retired teachers and scientists to contribute to higher agricultural education, particularly in economically and ecologically underprivileged regions.

• The applicant should be an outstanding superannuated teacher/Scientist with a good record of published work and teaching/ training experience of a minimum of 5 years.
• The maximum age limit for applying for ICAR Emeritus Professor will be 65 years.
• The ICAR Emeritus Professor can work under this scheme up to the age of 70 years or up to three years, whichever is earlier.
• The teacher/Professor who is to retire in the next 12 months time is eligible to apply.
• The application should be submitted through the Executive Authority where the Emeritus Professor proposes to work in the prescribed Proforma to the Deputy Director General (Education), ICAR.

> Note:

• Preference will be given to applicants superannuated within one year from the date of notification. The notification for filling up vacant slots will be issued depending upon the vacancies from time to time. The applications received within the period specified in the circular will only be entertained.

> Honorarium:

• Honorarium of ₹50,000/- per month is provided to the Emeritus Professor.

> Contingency Grant:

• A non-lapsable contingency grant of ₹1,00,000/- per annum is provided.
• The grant may be used for secretarial assistance, stationery, postage, consumables, books, journals, and travel related to the approved assignment.
• The grant may also be used for attending one scientific meeting or conference within India per year.
• Economy-class airfare, admissible daily allowance, and road mileage are allowed from the contingency grant.
• No separate Travel Allowance (TA) or Daily Allowance (DA) is provided.
• The grant is released based on requisition and actual utilization of the previous year's grant.
• Books and journals purchased from the grant become the property of the concerned university or college.
• The contingency grant may be enhanced with the concurrence of the Financial Adviser (Department of Agricultural Research and Education), depending on the assignment.

> Academic and Institutional Support:

• The Emeritus Professor is entitled to medical and other facilities available to university faculty members.
• The Emeritus Professor remains attached to an Agricultural University, ICAR Deemed University, or another eligible institution that provides the required facilities.

> Research and Professional Engagement

• The Emeritus Professor is provided an opportunity to continue approved academic, research, and professional activities in agriculture and allied sciences.