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ICMR JRF Recruitment 2020: 150 Junior Research Fellowship Posts - Apply Online

JRF Vacancies in ICMR

ICMR has announced recruitment notification for the post of JRF, eligible candidates can submit their application before 27-05-2020.
ICMR Other Details
Designation JRF
Education M.Sc,MA
Total Vacancies 150
Salary Rs 25,000/-
Date Added 27-04-2020
Last date to Apply 27-05-2020
Age 18-28 Years
ICMR JRF Recruitment 2020: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi released a notification in collaboration with Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh will hold a National level online examination for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), for Indian National candidates at Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi (NCR), Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Srinagar (J&K) and Varanasi on Sunday, 12th July 2020.

A total of 150 Fellowships would be awarded. 120 fellowships in the field of Biomedical Sciences with emphasis on Life Sciences (like microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics, immunology, pharmacology, nursing, zoology, botany, environmental sciences and veterinary Medicine (excluding Agriculture extension/ Soil Sciences, etc.) and 30-fellowships for the work with an emphasis on Social Sciences like psychology, sociology, home science, statistics anthropology, social work, public health/ health economics (agriculture economics will not be considered). Reservation of seats for SC, ST, OBC, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category will be as per Govt. of India rules.

Eligibility Criteria
  1. Educational Qualification:- M.Sc/ MA or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks for General/ EWS/ OBC candidates and 50% for the SC/ST and PwBD candidates in the subjects mentioned above. Candidates appearing in the final year examination in the 2019-2020 session can also apply.
  2. Age Limit:- The upper age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years as on 30-09-2020 (relaxable up to five years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, PwBD and female candidates and three years in the case of OBC).
Fee's Details (non-refundable)
Rs.1500/- (General/ EWS/ OBC) + Transaction charges as applicable. Rs. 1200/- (SC/ ST) + Transaction charges as applicable. PwBD exempted from payment of fee.

Selection Procedure
Depending upon the vacancies available in various disciplines, the selection of candidates will be carried out by shortlisting on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying exam followed by the Computer Based Test (CBT).

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