CSIR JRF Fellowship

I want to get the details of CSIR’S Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) – GATE Scheme? Also tell me the eligibility for the Scheme?

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CSIR’s JRF- GATE Scheme was introduced for GATE qualified engineering and pharmaceutical graduates to pursue research through a suitable Ph.D programme.

CSIR’s JRF- GATE Scheme

Eligibility-

BE/B. Tech degree holders in engineering discipline with valid GATE score

OR

Candidates with B. Pharm degree and having qualified GPAT

OR

Candidates with B.Tech in Biotechnology with valid GATE score and subject to securing a minimum 85.00 percentile in GATE

Candidates selected for the award of JRF-GATE will be eligible for fellowship subject to getting registered/enrolled for PhD/Integrated PhD program.

Who Are Not Eligible-

Candidates with ME/M. Tech degree;

All those eligible for direct CSIR SRF are not eligible to apply for JRF-GATE.

Age Limit-

The upper age limit for JRF shall be 28 years

5 years relaxation in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, OBC, women and physically handicapped applicants.

Stipend & Tenure-

The fellowship amount is Rs 25000/-per month plus HRA.

In addition, contingency grant of Rs.20,000/- per annum (calculated on pro rata basis for fraction of a year) is also provided.

Further on completion of two years as JRF-GATE, the fellowship may be upgraded to SRF- GATE and stipend may be increased to Rs. 28000/- per month

The total duration of fellowship is five years within which the candidate is expected to complete the PhD degree.