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CSIR-UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Empowering Research Excellence

CSIR and UGC offer Research Fellowships to facilitate training in research methodologies under the expert guidance of faculty members and scientists in various scientific fields. The Joint CSIR-UGC NET Fellowships are available in Universities, IITs, Post Graduate Colleges, Government Research Establishments, and recognized public or private sector industrial firms. These fellowships aim to nurture India’s science and technology human resources.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must be bonafide Indian Citizens.
• Applicants should hold a BS-4 years program/BE/B.Tech./B.Pharma/MBBS/Integrated BS-MS/M.Sc. or equivalent degree/B.Sc. (Hons) or equivalent degree with minimum qualifying marks of 55% for General/General-EWS and 50% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/Third gender candidates and Persons with Disability.
• The test, conducted by CSIR twice a year in June and December, is the gateway to these prestigious fellowships.

Overview of CSIR-UGC NET:

The Joint CSIR-UGC NET is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and colleges, adhering to UGC’s eligibility criteria. The test is conducted online twice a year, inviting applications from eligible Indian nationals on an all-India basis through Press Notifications.

Fellowship Benefits:

• Selected JRFs receive a stipend of Rs. 31,000/- per month for the first two years, along with an annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- per fellow to the University/Institution.
• After two years, JRFs registered for Ph.D. are upgraded to Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) (NET) with a stipend of Rs. 35,000/- per month for the 3rd and subsequent years, subject to assessment of research progress/achievements by an Expert Committee.

Fellowship Tenure and Upgradation:

• The Joint CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship is for a fixed tenure and does not guarantee subsequent employment by CSIR-UGC NET.
• The progress of JRFs is assessed at the end of the third year for potential upgradation to SRF, subject to satisfactory research progress and achievements.

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CSIR-UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Fostering Research Excellence

CSIR and UGC extend Research Fellowships to facilitate research training under expert guidance across various scientific domains. The Joint CSIR-UGC NET Fellowships are available in Universities, IITs, Post Graduate Colleges, Government Research Establishments, and recognized public or private sector industrial firms, aiming to bolster India’s science and technology human resources.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be bonafide Indian Citizens.
• Eligible candidates hold a BS-4 years program/BE/B.Tech./B.Pharma/MBBS/Integrated BS-MS/M.Sc. or equivalent degree/B.Sc. (Hons) or equivalent degree, meeting specified qualifying marks criteria.
• The CSIR conducts the test twice a year, in June and December, serving as the pathway to these esteemed fellowships.

Overview of CSIR-UGC NET:

The Joint CSIR-UGC NET determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professor roles in Indian universities and colleges, in adherence to UGC’s criteria. The test, conducted online twice annually, invites applications from eligible Indian nationals on a pan-India basis through Press Notifications.

Fellowship Benefits:

• Successful JRFs receive a stipend of Rs. 31,000/- per month for the initial two years, accompanied by an annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- per fellow to the University/Institution.
• After two years, JRFs pursuing Ph.D. are eligible for promotion to Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) (NET) with a stipend of Rs. 35,000/- per month for the subsequent years, contingent upon research progress evaluation by an Expert Committee.

Fellowship Tenure and Advancement:

• The Joint CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship is offered for a fixed term and does not ensure subsequent employment by CSIR-UGC NET.
• The progress of JRFs is evaluated at the end of the third year for potential advancement to SRF, contingent upon satisfactory research progress and achievements.