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PRL Junior Research Fellowships
About PRL Junior Research Fellowships
Operating under the Department of Space, Government of India, the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) runs its Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Program to give academically strong, highly motivated candidates a chance to carry out advanced research across science fields such as astronomy and astrophysics, atomic, molecular and optical physics, geosciences, planetary sciences, space and atmospheric sciences, solar physics, and theoretical physics.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for PRL Junior Research Fellowships, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must hold Indian citizenship
The applicant must hold Indian citizenship.
The applicant must have studied at a recognized…
The applicant must have studied at a recognized University/Institute in India.
The applicant's age must not exceed 28 years…
The applicant's age must not exceed 28 years as of 1st July 2024.
The applicant must have completed a Bachelor's and…
The applicant must have completed a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in science or engineering, scoring at least 60% marks (or the equivalent) in both.
Candidates from any branch of Physics, Chemistry, Engineering…
Candidates from any branch of Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Physics, Photonics, Space Physics, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Oceanography, Meteorology, Geology, Geophysics, Earth Science, or Remote Sensing may apply.
The applicant must want to build a research…
The applicant must want to build a research career in PRL's current areas of work and must have qualified in one of the following exams:
CSIR-UGC-NET JRF/AP (2022 or later) in Physical Sciences/Chemical Sciences/Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences.
GATE (2022 or later) in a relevant subject.
JEST (2024) in Physics.
UGC-NET JRF/AP (2022 or later) in Environmental Sciences.
Benefits Provided
PRL Junior Research Fellowships provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Fellowship Allowance:
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000/- per month.
Senior Research Fellow (SRF, after 2 years)
Senior Research Fellow (SRF, after 2 years): ₹42,000/- per month (subject to a performance review). Platinum Jubilee Research Fellowship (ATAL):
Meritorious JRFs selected for it may draw an…
Meritorious JRFs selected for it may draw an additional ATAL fellowship of ₹40,000/- per month (from the 3rd to the 5th year). Ph.D. Registration:
Fellows can register for a Ph.D
Fellows can register for a Ph.D. at any institute/university that has an MoU with PRL.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Passport-size photograph
Passport-size photograph.
Certificates/mark sheets for the Bachelor's and Master's degrees
Certificates/mark sheets for the Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
Proof of qualifying in the entrance exam (CSIR-UGC-NET,…
Proof of qualifying in the entrance exam (CSIR-UGC-NET, GATE, JEST, etc.).
Aadhaar card
Aadhaar card.
E-mail ID and mobile number
E-mail ID and mobile number.
Recommendation letters
Recommendation letters.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for PRL Junior Research Fellowships through the online application process outlined below.
Go to the PRL website
Go to the PRL website.
Click "Register," then fill in the Personal Details,…
Click "Register," then fill in the Personal Details, Qualification Details, and Experience Details sections.
Choose your preferred interview dates, then upload a…
Choose your preferred interview dates, then upload a passport-size photo along with any other mandatory documents.
Click the "Submit" button to complete the application
Click the "Submit" button to complete the application. User Manual: Click here .
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.