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Updated ICMR-JRF 2023 result of computer based test held on 8th July 2023 PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(628 KB)
Notice regarding Final answer key for ICMR-JRF Exam held on 08.07.2023 dated 28/7/2023 PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(1.14 MB)
Notice: ICMR JRF 2023 & Answer Keys for ICMR-JRF Exam (Life Sciences and Social Sciences) held on 08.07.2023 PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(2.62 MB)
ICMR-Junior Research Fellows-2019 [ICMR-JRFs 2019 (as on January 27, 2021)] PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(1.16 MB)
ICMR-Junior Research Fellows-2018 [ICMR-JRFs 2018 (as on November 21, 2019)] PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(1.18 MB)
ICMR-Junior Research Fellows-2017 [ICMR-JRFs 2017 (as on November 14, 2019)] PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(1.31 MB)
ICMR-Junior Research Fellows-2016 [ICMR-JRFs 2016 (as on November 14, 2019)] PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(1.31 MB)
ICMR-Junior Research Fellows-2015 [ICMR-JRFs 2015 (as on November 21, 2019)] PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(1.66 MB)
ICMR-Junior Research Fellows-2014 [ICMR-JRFs 2014 (as on November 1, 2019)] PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(1.31 MB)
ICMR-Junior Research Fellows-2013 [ICMR-JRFs 2013 (as on November 21, 2019)] PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(989 KB)
Result of ICMR-JRF Entrance Examination held on July 21, 2019 PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(260 KB)
Guidelines for joining ICMR JRF PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(148 KB)
ICMR JRF under Projects PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(148 KB)
Specimen paper for ICMR-JRF PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(95.0 KB)
Revision of rates of emoluments of JRF , SRF and RA PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(247 KB)
FAQs PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(43 KB)

Forms

Forms Required to Fill at Joining and there after

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Joining Report (Annexure I) PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(57.8 KB)
Undertaking by Research Fellow on acceptance of the fellowship (Annexure II) PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(93.7 KB)
HRA Certificate (Annexure III) PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(52.9 KB)
Mandate Form (ICMR- JRF/SRF) (Annexure IV) PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(77.3 KB)
Expenditure Utilization Certificate (Annexure V) PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(80.8 KB)
Annual Report of the work done during fellowship (Annexure VI) PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(80.1 KB)
Upgradation from JRF to SRF (Annexure VII) PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(66.3 KB)
Application Format for ICMR Junior Research Fellowship (Annexure IX) PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site.(109 KB)

ICMR JRF Examination is the first step in the process of admission to the Ph.D/ Research Programme through council's support. Test for ICMR JRF fellowship are conducted at the 12 centres viz. Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Srinagar and Varanasi once a year. The award of JRF is made on merit basis by holding an entrance examination after issuing a countrywide admission notice. The admission notice is published in leading English Newspapers of India usually during March/April and also on the website. The entrance examination is usually held in the first/second week of July.

ICMR holds a national level examination for determining the eligibility of Indian National candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) through Indian Council of Medical Research. The award of Junior Research Fellowship to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding placement in a medical college / hospital / university / national laboratory / institution of higher learning and research as applicable.

  • A total of 150 Fellowships would be awarded. 120 Fellowships would be awarded for work in the field of biomedical sciences with emphasis on Life Sciences (like microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, Pharmacology, zoology, Environment Science, botany, veterinary sciences, bio-informatics etc.). Thirty Fellowshipswould be awarded for work with emphasis on Social sciences like psychology, sociology, home science, statistics, anthropology, social work and Health Economics.
    1. Two separate merit lists, one comprising the candidates qualifying for life sciences and the second for those candidates qualifying for social sciences, will be made on the basis of their performance in the above test.
    2. The candidates selected for the JRF programme of ICMR would be permitted to enroll themselves for the Ph.D. programme of any University recognised by the UGC/MCI. However, the JRF programme would not have any connection with the Ph.D. programme. The validity of fellowship awarded to a candidate will be six months.
  • Another 100 candidates would be selected for consideration for positions of JRF under various research schemes of ICMR (subject to fulfilling the conditions for appointment under the schemes) for the duration of that scheme. These JRFs would also be permitted to complete Ph.D. while working in the scheme, if enrolled. The validity of result will be two years for placement in ICMR funded projects.
  • SC/ST/OBC/Physically handicapped (PH) applicants will be given such special consideration as per policy guidelines.
    Candidates qualifying for the award of JRF will receive fellowship from ICMR.

  • Duration and Emoluments

    The existing value of the fellowship is at present Rs. 31000/- (Rupees Thirty one thousands only) per month and an annual contingency grant up to Rs. 20,000/- per annum. The local institution shall review the performance of JRF after two years through an appropriate Review Committee constituted by the Head of the institution. The fellow may be awarded SRF after successful assessment by the Review Committee.

  • The successful candidates would be notified by post. The list also would be available on the ICMR website.

Joining time

Selected candidates must join their respective course on the prescribed date as indicated in their admission letter. The selection of those who fail to join by the specified date shall automatically stand cancelled.

Procedure for Applying

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

Educational Qualification

Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc./MA) in Basic Science or Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc./MA) in Professional Course.

Age Limit

The age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years (upper age limit relaxable upto 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, physically handicapped (PH) and female candidates, 3 years in the case of OBC category.

Syllabus

As prescribed by UGC.

Method of Selection

Scheme of Test

The test will consist of one paper of 2 hours duration. The paper will consist of 2 Sections. The Aptitude Section (Section A) will have 50 questions on (i) scientific phenomenon in everyday life; (ii) general knowledge in sciences; and (iii) common statistics. All these questions would be compulsory with each question carrying 1 mark. The subject Specific Section (Section B & C) would pertain to (B) Life Sciences and (C) Social Science. The candidate may attempt questions in either of the two areas. Each area of section B & C would have 100 questions and the candidate may attempt any 75 questions in the predesigned area of Section B or C. Candidates are required to indicate the option for Section B or C in the application form too.

Each question carries one mark. Negative marking @ 0.25 will be made for each of the wrong answer. The questions in both the sections would appear in English only.

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

The test will be held in the following streams:

(1) Aptitude test (common for all) (2) Life Sciences (3) Social Sciences. Subjects covered under Life Sciences include microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human nutrition, human biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, pharmacology, zoology, environmental sciences, botany, public health veterinary science and bio-informatics. Subjects covered under Social Sciences include psychology, sociology, home sciences, statistics, anthropology, social work and health economics.

Monitoring Mechanism

The fellow shall submit annual reports for 1st year and annual report thereafter as per the prescribed standard proforma. The first annual report should be submitted after 10 months from the date of commencement of the fellowship (through the Guide along with his appraisal) giving complete factual details of the research work done. Subsequent annual reports as per the standard proforma should be submitted through the Guide two months before completion of the fellowship year

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