Sarkari Yojana
ICMR-Junior Research Fellowship
About ICMR-Junior Research Fellowship
The Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, runs “ICMR-Junior Research Fellowship” to select eligible Indian candidates for research through a national entrance exam and fund their Ph.D. studies. It awards fellowships in Life Sciences and Social Sciences streams on merit, with 150 fellowships given plus additional candidates placed under ICMR-funded projects. The fellowship depends on securing a placement at a recognized institution — a medical college, university, or research institute — and is valid for 6 months, with the result usable for placement for up to 2 years.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare
Indian Council Of Medical Research, Government Of India
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for ICMR-Junior Research Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The candidate needs a Postgraduate degree (M.Sc./MA) in…
The candidate needs a Postgraduate degree (M.Sc./MA) in basic science, or a Postgraduate professional degree, with 55% marks for General/OBC candidates and 50% for SC/ST/PH/VH candidates.
B.Tech/M.Tech in biomedical sciences, and B.Pharma/M.Pharma/D.Pharma holders, are…
B.Tech/M.Tech in biomedical sciences, and B.Pharma/M.Pharma/D.Pharma holders, are not eligible.
The upper age limit is 28, relaxable by…
The upper age limit is 28, relaxable by up to five years for SC/ST/OBC/PH/VH candidates and women, and three years for OBC candidates.
Benefits Provided
ICMR-Junior Research Fellowship provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Fellowship Stipend:
₹31,000/- per month for years 1 and 2 (JRF); ₹35,000/- per month for years 3 to 5 (SRF, if upgraded).
Contingency Grant:
₹20,000/- per year for research expenses.
Fellowship Duration:
JRF for 2 to 3 years; SRF for up to 3 years; total duration up to 5 years.
Ph.D. Opportunity:
Eligible candidates can enrol in Ph.D. programmes at recognized universities/institutions.
Hostel Facility:
The institute may provide hostel accommodation, subject to availability.
Medical Benefits:
As per the respective institution's rules (ICMR does not cover these costs).
Leave Benefits:
Casual and maternity leave as per Government rules.
Additional Opportunity
Additional Opportunity: 100 more candidates may be considered for JRF positions under ICMR-funded projects, subject to conditions. Note:
The Fellow is not treated as an ICMR…
The Fellow is not treated as an ICMR employee.
The applicant must not draw any other stipend,…
The applicant must not draw any other stipend, salary, or financial assistance during the fellowship, except leave salary.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A document proving who the applicant is
A document proving who the applicant is
Photographs in passport size
Photographs in passport size
Certificates of the educational qualifications held
Certificates of the educational qualifications held
Evidence of the applicant's age
Evidence of the applicant's age
For SC/ST candidates, a certificate of caste
For SC/ST candidates, a certificate of caste
For persons with disability, a medical certificate
For persons with disability, a medical certificate
Whatever further documents may be asked for
Whatever further documents may be asked for
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for ICMR-Junior Research Fellowship through the online application process outlined below.
ICMR usually publishes the advertisement in leading English…
ICMR usually publishes the advertisement in leading English newspapers during March/April, and on its official website.
Eligible candidates fill out the application form on…
Eligible candidates fill out the application form on the official website once the notification is released.
The entrance exam is usually held in the…
The entrance exam is usually held in the first/second week of July.
Candidates are selected based on their exam marks
Candidates are selected based on their exam marks.
The final result requires an aggregate of 55%…
The final result requires an aggregate of 55% marks across both sections for General and OBC candidates, and 50% for SC/ST and physically handicapped candidates.
The successful candidates' list is published on the…
The successful candidates' list is published on the ICMR website; selected candidates must join their Ph.D. course by the date given in their admission letter.
Note:
Before applying, candidates should carefully read the admission notice and instructions published in the newspaper advertisements.
Incomplete applications will not be considered, and no correspondence will be entertained.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.