ICMR-Junior Research Fellowship

• Fellowship Stipend: ₹31,000/- per month for 1st and 2nd year (JRF); ₹35,000/- per month for 3rd to 5th year (SRF, if upgraded). - Contingency Grant: ₹20,000/- per year for research-related expenses. - Fellowship Duration: JRF for 2 to 3 years; SRF for a maximum 3 years; total duration up to 5 years. - Ph.D. Opportunity: Eligible candidates can enroll in Ph.D. programmes in recognized universities/institutions. - Hostel Facility: Hostel accommodation may be provided by the institute, subject to availability. - Medical Benefits: Provided as per the rules of the respective institution (ICMR does not bear expenses). - Leave Benefits: Casual leave and maternity leave as per Government rules. - Additional Opportunity: 100 additional candidates considered for JRF positions under ICMR-funded projects (subject to conditions).

> Note:

• The Fellow will not be treated as an employee of the ICMR.
• The applicant should not draw any stipend or salary or be in receipt of any other type of financial assistance except leave salary during the fellowship.

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• The candidate should have a Post Graduate degree (M.Sc./MA) in basic science or a Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc./MA) in a professional course with 55% marks for General/Other Backward Class (OBC) and 50% for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH)/Visually Handicapped (VH).
• The students having degrees like B. Tech/M. Tech in biomedical sciences, B. Pharma/M. Pharma or D. Pharma are not eligible.
• The upper age limit is 28 years [upper age limit relaxable up to five years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH/VH and female candidates, three years in the case of OBC category].

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Step 1: The advertisement is published in leading English Newspapers of India usually during March/April and also on the official website.

Step 2: The eligible candidates can fill out the application forms on the official website after the official release of the notification.

Step 3: The entrance examination is usually held in the first/second week of July.

Step 4: The candidates will be selected on the basis of marks obtained in the examination.

Step 5: The final result will be based on an aggregate of 55 % marks obtained in both the sections for the General category and OBC and 50% for SC/ST and physically handicapped.

Step 6: The list of successful candidates will be available on the ICMR website. Selected candidates must join their respective Ph.D. courses on the prescribed date as indicated in their admission letter.

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• Before applying, candidates are advised to go through the admission notice published in the advertisement in various Newspapers and the instructions given therein carefully.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered and no correspondence will be entertained.

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