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How to activate UGC-NET Junior research fellowship

NET  is the National Entrance Test for Ph.D. admission. It is also an eligibility criterion for the post of assistant professor. It is held twice a year in the month of June and December.  Earlier, CSIR used to conduct an exam (Joint CSIR-UGC NET) for the science stream students and UGC used to conduct it (UGC NET) for the remaining streams. But, now it is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) only .

CSIR and UGC are funding agencies that provide funds to Ph.D. students for carrying out their research. Students are allotted to these funding agencies according to internal criteria. Fellows who receive funding from CSIR are called CSIR-JRF and those receiving from UGC are called UGC-JRF. 

After clearing the exam, one has to take admission in Ph.D. in a UGC recognized institute to avail the fellowship. For this, one looks for a good university, a subject of choice, and a supervisor. The process so forth is not easy and even after all this is done, activating the fellowship still remains the challenge. Below are given few steps, that may guide you throughout the process of activating UGC fellowship. We have described in a separate post the steps to activate CSIR-JRF fellowship . 

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1. jrf marks statement.

Following the examination, NTA releases the answer key for the question paper. In this, corrections can be suggested by candidates, if any answer in the key is wrong. Then finally NTA declares the results. And from the Result, one may get the info of funding agency, whether it is CSIR or UGC.

2. E- Certificate and Award Letter

NTA declares the release of e-certificates and award letters of the candidates on its site. From there, students can download E- Certificate and award letter by filling in some required details.

Any Query about e-certificate or award letter can be written to the e-mail ID [email protected]

3. Document Submission

When you are registering in any institute for Ph.D., you have to submit the following documents to your HR Department:

a) Joining report ( https://ugc.ac.in/netjrf/Annexure2.pdf )

b) High school Marksheet & Certificate

c) Intermediate Marksheet & Certificate

d) Graduation Marksheet & Degree

e) Postgraduate Marksheet & Degree (Provisional certificate if degree not available)

f) JRF Award letter (Valid for three years after the date of issue of this award letter)

g) Two IDs (Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Student ID, Driving license, etc.) and Bank details

Also, every three months candidates have to submit Continuation Certificate, HRA Certificate, and Contingency certificate. https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/xiplanpdf/JRFsciencehumanities.pdf

*In some university or institute, one has to submit contingency certificate annually.

4. The Canara Bank scholarship Portal

Candidates can see their details on Canara Bank Scholarship portal.

a) Open the site https://scholarship.canarabank.in/scholar/login.aspx

b) Click on New user registration

c) Fill your details correctly.

d) Your Student ID is your UGC Ref. No.

You can search it by clicking on find Student ID. A popup window will open. Just fill in scheme NET-JRF Scheme and your name it will display all names present with your name. Select your Student Id by cross-checking with your UGC Ref. No.

e) You have to update your personal info in it.

f) After registration you get an official mail from the Canara bank.

After this…

a) Every university or institute has two IDs one is a maker ID and the other is a Checker ID. From Maker ID nodal officer or HR Department person updates the info of a scholar and by checker ID they approve it. You can see your updated info in the Canara bank portal.

b) When your nodal person updates your Account details, beneficiary code appears on the PFMS Portal. This code is again verified by the nodal officer. In case of any error in the account details, the beneficiary code is rejected.

c) In case, the beneficiary code is accepted, student’s file is sent to UGC for signature.

d) Every month Nodal officer has to create bills and approved them on monthly basis. In 10 days Bills get generated. Whenever Fund is sanctioned to UGC By PFMS, Fellowship is directly credited to student’s accoun *.

e) When PFMS updated everyone can check through through PFMS site https://pfms.nic.in/NewDefaultHome.aspx

Click on Track NSP Payment and enter your account details and word captcha. If PFMS is updated then it will show your generated fellowships processing with the bank. Fellowship will be credited in maximum of 2-3 days.

* Fellowship is credited only to those students whose files are digitally signed by UGC for new students. for old students, bills are generated and when the fund is sanctioned to UGC fellowship is credited.

This information will save you from confusion while proceeding with fellowship. For any query regarding the fellowship, you can contact on these official mails and contact number. Always provide your direct contact number & UGC Ref. No. in all emails for easy and early resolution.

Canara Bank : Contact for any query regarding fellowship they will suggest you what you should do.

[email protected]

011-23387338; 23387332

PFMS Portal: For Beneficiary Code generation you can contact to these persons.

[email protected]

[email protected]

UGC : Contact if you asked to contact UGC

[email protected]

[email protected]

011-23604139.

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Career After NET JRF Exam: Salary Structure, Options & Road Ahead

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• July 9, 2021
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NTA UGC NET Job Profile 2022: Career Options After JRF & Assistant Professor

Career Scope After Qualifying for UGC NET Exam

One may wonder what’s next once they qualify after sitting for the UGC NET Exam. The most commonly asked question regarding qualifying for the exams is the career scope going forward.

That’s only normal because most people learn to get jobs or advance their careers if they already have one. It is no secret that the UGC NET mainly revolves around research and lecturing.

It allows you to join the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or become an assistant lecturer.

What’s next after passing the JRF Exam?

This article is all about the career scope after qualifying for the UGC NET exam. So, without further ado, let’s get started and see what your future looks like upon qualifying.

Career Opportunities after Qualifying for the UGC NET JRF Exam

It is no secret that the JRF is all about research. Upon qualifying for the JRF exam, you are at liberty to embark on the research and discover various future things.

You get to choose a university or college among the many NET coordinating learning institutions to pursue the research.

Below is a summary of career options to choose from.

• Select the college or university of choice among the NET coordinating Institutes
• Identify an experienced senior faculty and utilize it to get the knowledge necessary for your career.
• Choose research projects that will significantly impact your career, whether short-term or long-term, because it would make a huge difference in the end as far as your career advancement is concerned.
• Look for fields that often attract research funding and start researching, preferably those with over two funding sources. 
• After qualifying following the JRF exam, you can look for a renowned organization with a research department and start your career right there.
• You can work in government labs such as SERB, ICMR, DRDO, ISRO and ICAR.
• Alternatively, establish a laboratory, hire research experts and work together to discover new things.
• Last but not least, start research training which is perfect for boosting your knowledge in your area of specialty.

UGC NET Job Opportunities and Promotions after Qualifying for the JRF Exam

The Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) scheme of the University Grants Commission (UGC) is open to candidates who qualify in the National Eligibility Testing (NET) of the UGC and the UGC-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) joint test.

The objective of the JRF scheme is to provide opportunities to NET-qualified candidates to undertake advanced studies and research leading to M.Phil/Ph.D.

for JRF Eligibility are Candidates who have qualified in NET or the UGC-CSIR joint test. However, the selection for the JRF is made by the universities/institutions/colleges.

Upon choosing a college or university for further studies in research, that marks the beginning of a promising career path.

For instance, if working as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF), you can get promoted to Senior Research Fellow (SRF). Other promotions include Project Fellow (PF) to Senior Project Fellow (SPF), Project Assistant or Associate (PA) to Senior Project Assistant or Associate (SPA), Author to Senior Author, and Project Manager to Project Head.

There is a lot to achieve after passing the JRF Exam and qualifying for the fellowship.

• The tenure of fellowship is initially for two years under the JRF scheme. Upon expiry of this period, the work of the Fellow will be evaluated by experts.
• If the research work is found satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years under the enhanced emoluments of the Senior Research Fellowship (SRF). 
• In case the work for the first two years is not found satisfactory, an additional year will be given to him/her for improvement.
• However, during this period he/she will bedesignated as a Junior Research Fellow. In such cases work will be evaluated again after three years, and if improvement is found, the Fellow will get two more years under the SRF.
• Thus, the total period of fellowship (JRF and SRF) is five years, will no further provision of extension.

Benefits of Pursuing Research in the Relevant Postgraduate Subject after the UGC NET Exam

Upon passing the JRF Exam , qualifying for the fellowship, and enrolling in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, there is a lot to expect.

• A 5-year fellowship
• The first two years on this fellowship will see the JRF pocket up to Rs. 31000 monthly and an additional House Rent Allowance (HRA) every month.
• The HRA differs from one individual to the other depending on the institutions they are working for.
• The last three years mean more money for the JRF fellows since they earn up to Rs. 35000. The HRA is also offered, but again, it is different depending on the institution you chose.
• Additionally, various grants are offered to the JRF. The amount is not constant since multiple universities have different policies when it comes to this matter. Each IIM and private university also has a different program policy. Therefore, research on what the various institutions provide when selecting the one to enroll in.
• After the JRF Exam, qualifiers end up killing two birds with the same stone. By the end of the fellowship, they get to earn a doctorate, not forgetting to earn a stipend all along the way.
• Upon completion, you have a high chance of getting a job in a corporate firm to work as a researcher. After all, they usually prefer JRF qualifiers over other researchers.

House Rent Allowance –

• Suitable single-seated hostel accommodation may be provided to the JRF candidate in the institutions. In case of non-availability, HRA as per rules of the university/institution will be paid, to the fellow subject to the submission of the HRA Certificate through the Registrar/Principal.
• If the fellow makes his/her own arrangements of accommodation, he/she may be entitled to draw HRA as per categorization of cities by the Government of India.
• The fellow need to submit a certificate for the purpose to the UGC for claiming HRA through the concerned university/institution/colleges.

Medical –

No separate/fixed medical assistance is provided. However, the fellow may avail of the medical facilities available in the institution/university/college.

• JRFs are entitled to a maximum period of 30 days of leave in a year in addition to public holidays. They are not entitled to any other vacations.
• Women candidates are eligible for maternity leave of 180 days at full rates of fellowship once during the tenure of their award.
• In special cases, Junior Research Fellows may be allowed leave without fellowship by the Commission up to one academic year during the entire tenure

Career Opportunities after Qualifying for the UGC NET Exam as an Assistant Professor or Lecturer

The main reason why people sit for the UGC NET exams is to qualify for the lecturer or assistant professor position. Upon qualifying, this is what to expect:

• Select any top university in India and apply for an assistant professor post
• You can teach professional students, undergraduates, or post-doctoral fellows. It all depends on the position you get and the skills you possess.
• Carry out problem-solving sessions to help the students learn

UGC NET Job Opportunities and Promotions after Qualifying as an Assistant Professor

Becoming an assistant professor is an excellent opportunity to pursuing even better careers in the future. You stand a chance to serve in other job posts and even earn yourself promotions in the future. Let’s dive into the jobs and their respective promotions.

As a junior Assistant Professor, you can get a promotion to an Assistant Professor. Others include Assistant Professor to Senior Assistant Professor, Senior Assistant Professor to Assistant Professor (Selection Grade), Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) to Associate Professor, Associate Professor to Professor, and Professor to General Head or Manager.

UGC NET Exam qualifiers opportunities in Public Sector Undertakings

Upon passing your JRF exam or the assistant professor, you no longer have to pursue a lectureship. After all, some Public Sector Undertakings (PSU’s) are willing to hire candidates who have qualified for the UGC NET Exam. 

They employ executives in corporate communications, management, finance, human resource, and Research & Development.

Some of the PSU’s one can work with include:  (Open Link )

• Department of Space, Indian Space Research Organisation
• Oil and Natural gas corporation (ONGC)
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
• National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
• Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
• Naval Materials Research Laboratory
• Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
• Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
• Oil India Limited (OIL)
• University Grants Commission (UGC) – Also provides opprtunity as consulatnt puerly on contract basis.
• Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

UGC NET Career Options in Various Academic Departments

You can also consider these job profiles upon passing your JRF exam or qualifying for the assistant professor:

• Program Executive
• Guest Faculty
• Coaching Tutor both Online and Offline
• Transmission Executive
• Center Manager
• Lab Trainer

UGC NET Job Portal

Let’s Look at some data based on UGC NET JOB Portal to see how competitive for you to get the JRF and opportunity for an Assitant lectureship.

[Please note – Below graphs are based on data shown on UGC NET Job Portal, i.e considered only those who has registered on the portal. ]

#1. Top 20 Subject Wise Subject wise list for NET Qualified Candidates   – You can see here that commerce and management subjects are most popular and contain higher no of qualified students followed by computer science and education.

#2. Top 20 Subject wise list for NET-JRF Qualified Candidates – You can see that JFR counts are in line with the NET qualified students shown above. Commerce and management subject is most popular for NET Exam.

How to Apply for a Job Opportunity for UGC NET Exam Qualifiers

Things are now plentiful, thanks to the official UGC NET Job Portal. It is a place to find all the jobs discussed above. If you want to recruit, you get to post the job over there, not forgetting to check out the academic profiles and resumes of the relevant and interested parties. On the other hand, students search for the jobs that suit them best. Follow these steps to use the portal for jobs.

• Visit the official page of the UGC NET Job Portal.
• On the left side of that page, choose to register if it is your first time or log in if you already have an account.
• Fill in the necessary details, including category, password, user name or email ID, and verification code.
• Finally, browse the jobs and apply for the ones you deem fit, not forgetting to consider your skills and qualifications while at it.

FAQs on Career Scope after Qualifying for UGC NET Exam

Is it easy to get a job after qualifying for ugc net assistant professor or jrf exams.

As long as you qualified for the UGC NET Exam, you can rest assured that the future of your career is bright. For instance, presenting that certificate is enough to earn you a job in renowned learning institutions and organizations.

Does qualifying after the JRF exam offer you a scholarship or a job?

It is important to note that JRF is a scholarship program. It allows you to pursue a PhD in the relevant subject, but you also get to pocket a monthly stipend while at it. Equally important, it gives you a great opportunity to get other jobs related to research.

Will NTA ensure that you get a job after qualifying for the UGC NET Exam?

After you qualify for the JRF exam, a job isn’t a guarantee. However, qualifiers can rest assured that they will get a 2-year research scholarship. Alternatively, they can enrol in a PhD program which increases their chances of getting great jobs in the future.

What salary should I expect after qualifying for the UGC NET Exam?

Upon qualifying after the JRF exam, you can expect a monthly stipend of Rs. 31000 for at least two years. On the other hand, assistant professors receive Rs. 41000 every month. The salary increases as you get various promotions which is easy and possible with the UGC NET certificate.

Final Words

Passing the JRF exam and qualifying for the program offers you many job opportunities, especially in the years to come. The same case applies to the assistant professor posts. Therefore, consider doing the UGC NET exam even if you are yet to do so.

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Junior Research Fellowships (JRF)

Forms Required to Fill at Joining and there after

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.

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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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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 answers. The questions in both sections would appear in English only.
• The final result will be based on an aggregate of 55 % marks obtained in both the sections for the General category and OBC and 50% for SC/ST and physically handicapped.

The test will be held in the following streams:

• 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 bioinformatics. Subjects covered under Social Sciences include psychology, sociology, home sciences, statistics, anthropology, social work, and health economics.
• 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.
• The candidates selected for the JRF programme of ICMR would be permitted to enroll themselves in 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 the 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 a Ph.D. while working in the scheme if enrolled. The validity of the 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 a fellowship from ICMR.
• The Junior Research fellows will be paid a monthly stipend of ₹31,000/- for the 1st & 2nd year.
• The Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (if upgraded after completion of two years of JRF) will be paid a monthly stipend of ₹ 35,000/- for the 3rd, 4th & 5th years.
• There is an annual contingency grant of ₹20,000/-.
• The tenure for the JRF will be two/three years. The duration of an SRF will be for a maximum of three years. However, the total duration is five years.

HRA & Medical Benefits:

• All Research Fellows may be allowed hostel accommodation in the parent institute wherever available and those residing in a hostel provided by the parent institute OR a hostel by another University/Institute will not be eligible for HRA.
• Medical benefits will be allowed to a Fellow as per the rules of the Institution where they are working. ICMR will not bear any financial burden in this regard.

Leave Salary and Other Service Benefits:

• A Fellow will be eligible for casual leave & maternity leave as per Govt. rules.
• The candidate should have a Post Graduate degree (M.Sc./MA) in basic science or a Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc./MA) in a professional course with 55% marks for General/Other Backward Class (OBC) and 50% for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH)/Visually Handicapped (VH).
• The students having degrees like B. Tech/M. Tech in biomedical sciences, B. Pharma/M. Pharma or D. Pharma are not eligible.
• The upper age limit is 28 years [upper age limit relaxable up to five years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH/VH and female candidates, three years in the case of OBC category].

When the ICMR-JRF entrance examination is usually announced? When it is usually held?

The examination notice is published in leading English Newspapers of India usually during March/April and also on the websites of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Post-graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. The entrance examination is usually held once a year in the first/second week of July, on a Sunday.

Where will be the Centres for the written examination located?

Test for ICMR JRF is conducted at the twelve Centres VIZ., Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Srinagar (J&K) and Varanasi.

What is the eligibility criterion for appearing in the entrance examination?

You should have a Post Graduate degree (M.Sc./MA) in basic science or Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc./MA) in professional courses (B. Tech/M. Tech in biomedical sciences, B. Pharma/M. Pharma or D.Pharma are not eligible) with 55% marks for General/Other Backward Class (OBC) and 50% for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH)/Visually Handicapped (VH). The upper age limit is 28 years [relaxable up to five years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PH/VH and female candidates, three years in the case of OBC category].

What is the number of fellowships awarded annually? What are the subjects? Can I also apply for other JRF appointments?

A total of 150 seats VIZ; 120 for work in the field of biomedical sciences with emphasis on life sciences and 30 for social sciences. Another 100 candidates would be selected for consideration for positions of JRF under various research projects of ICMR only (subject to fulfilling the conditions for appointment under the projects) for the duration of that project. These JRFs would also be permitted to complete Ph.D. while working in the project if enrolled. The validity of the result will be two years for placement in ICMR-funded projects for this category.

What is the pattern of the written examination? Do I have to attempt all the questions?

The paper will consist of two 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 50 questions would be compulsory with each question carrying 1 mark. The subject-specific section (Sections B & C) would pertain to (B) Life sciences and (C) Social sciences. Each question carries one mark. 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. Negative marking @ 0.25 will be made for each of the wrong answers. If the candidate answers more than 75 questions in Section B or C, then only the first 75 questions will be evaluated. The questions in both Sections would appear in English only.

What is the duration of the written examination?

The test will consist of one paper of two hours duration.

Can I have a look at the sample paper for JRF examination?

The specimen paper for ICMR-JRF is available at: http://icmr.nic.in/jrf/jrf_specimen.pdf

Is there any syllabus for the examination?

The syllabi is as per PG level by University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi

Is there any aggregate marks cut-off for selection?

The final result will be based on an aggregate of 55% marks obtained in both the Sections for the General category and OBC and 50% for SC/ST and PH/VH.

What is criterion for results for selection?

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 exam.

What is the admission procedure after selection?

The list of successful candidates would be available on the ICMR website. Selected candidates must join their respective Ph.D. course on the prescribed date as indicated in their admission letter.

Can I enroll myself in any research institute/organization for my JRF work?

The candidates selected for the JRF programme of ICMR would be permitted to enroll themselves for the Ph.D. programme (the Ph.D. topic should be strictly pertaining to ICMR health research) of any University or government college recognized by the UGC/ or any medical college recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI). Ph.D. Enrollment letter certified through Guide is required at the time of Joining, whereas the Ph.D. registration may be submitted within two years from the date of Joining.

What will be the validity of JRF awarded?

The validity of the fellowship awarded to a candidate will be one year from the date of issue of the Award letter.

What will be my joining time?

Selected candidates must send their willingness to join ICMR JRF as soon as they receive the ICMR Award letter and then find placement under a suitable Guide and enroll themselves for Ph.D. in the concerned Institute or University and send the joining report to ICMR within one year of Issue of Award letter. The PhD Registration certificate may be submitted within two years of joining. Failure of which, leads to termination of the fellowship.

What is the tenure of the fellowship?

JRF is generally for first two years. Only after successful assessment by the Review Committee, JRF may be upgraded as SRF after 22 months of commencement of work either on the date when Review Committee meets but not before completion of two years. And SRF is generally for three years or submission of Ph.D. whichever is earlier. However, total duration is five years. The fellowship can be terminated at any time on a month’s notice if the progress of the work is not satisfactory or on receipt of adverse reports from the Guide. In the event if the fellow leaves before completing one year, he/she may be required to refund the stipend drawn by him/her from the date of joining to the date of leaving the fellowship.

What is the stipend amount that I will be getting? And what is amount of House Rent Allowance (HRA) and contingency for the fellowship?

1st year to 2nd year- Rs. 31,000/-, 3rd year or thereafter whenever upgraded as a SRF Rs. 35,000/- till submission of Ph.D. thesis or 5th year, whichever is earlier (Terms and conditions may be adopted from ICMR Fellowship rules available at http://icmr.nic.in/). The HRA will be given as per rules. If the fellow gets accommodation in the institute hostel then he/she will not be eligible for drawing HRA. The contingent amount for JRF/SRF will be Rs. 20,000/- per annum.

How and when will I receive the funds from ICMR?

One needs to send the duly filled and signed mandate form for receiving e-payments along with a photocopy of a cancelled cheque (should be clearly scanned) for purpose of verification of the concerned bank account where money (stipend) is to be remitted. Relevant certificates from hostel warden / AO specifying the date of joining hostel facility should be submitted to avail HRA. If residing in a private accommodation, proof of rent paid from the land lord should be submitted.

Do I have to send reports annually or quarterly?

The Fellow shall submit annual reports for 1st year and all annual report thereafter as per Guidelines and rules in the prescribed standard ICMR proforma.

When should I submit the annual reports?

The first annual report should be submitted after 10 months from the date of commencement of the fellowship (through the Guide along with his/her 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.

Is the Utilization Certificate (UC) also required?

Annual UC is needed from April to March each financial year.

Can I transfer my fellowship from one institute to other?

A Fellow will not be allowed transfer from one institution to another except in special circumstances with the prior approval of the DG, ICMR. No Travelling Allowance (TA) will be paid as a result of such a transfer. ICMR approval is required before any Transfer of fellowship is done.

Official Website

Specimen Paper For ICMR-JRF

Joining Report (Annexure I)

Undertaking By Research Fellow On Acceptance Of The Fellowship (Annexure II)

HRA Certificate (Annexure III)

Mandate Form (ICMR- JRF/SRF) (Annexure IV)

Expenditure Utilization Certificate (Annexure V)

Annual Report Of The Work Done During Fellowship (Annexure VI)

Upgradation From JRF To SRF (Annexure VII)

Application Format For ICMR Junior Research Fellowship (Annexure IX)

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REVISED Junior Research Fellowships (JRF through CSIR-UGC NET) guidelines w.e.f. from 1st March 2023

a) The EMR Division under HRD Group of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) provide CSIR Research Fellowships and Associateships to bright young men and women for training in methods of research under the expert guidance of faculty members/scientists working in University Departments/Institutes of National Importance/National Laboratories and Institutes of CSIR in various fields of Science & Technology and Medical Sciences. List of CSIR Laboratories is at Annexture-I .

b) The CSIR Fellowships/Associateships are tenable in Universities/IITs/Post- Graduate Colleges/ Government Research Establishments including those of CSIR, R&D establishments of recognized public or private sector, industrial firms and other recognized institutions.

c) The CSIR Fellowships/Associateships are tenable in India. Only bonafide Indian citizens, residing in India are eligible for the award of research Fellowship/Associateships. The programme is aimed at National Human Resource Development for S&T.

d)  The award of CSIR Fellowship/Associateships is for fixed tenure and does not imply any assurance or guarantee for subsequent employment by CSIR to the beneficiary. The authority to award/ terminate vests with CSIR. The awardee shall not lay claim to permanent absorption in CSIR, after the expiry of Fellowship/ Associateship.

2. SUBJECT OF RESEARCH

Preference is given to a subject/topic of research relevant to the  research programme of CSIR laboratories and nationally important S&T areas.

3. ELIGIBILITY FOR CSIR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (JRF)

A large number of JRFs are awarded each year by CSIR to candidates holding BS-4 years program/BE/B.Tech/B. Pharma/MBBS/Integrated BS-MS/M.Sc. or Equivalent degree/BSc (Hons) or equivalent degree holders or students enrolled in integrated MS- Ph.D program with at least 55% marks for General & OBC (50% for SC/ST candidates, Divyangjan (PWD)) after qualifying the National Eligibility Test ( NET) conducted by CSIR normally twice a year in June and December.  

Candidates with bachelor’s degree, whether Science, engineering or any other discipline, will be eligible for fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for Ph.D/integrated Ph.D. programme within the validity period of JRF-NET certificate which is two years from the effective date of fellowship as mentioned in the JRF- NET certificate.

Candidate enrolled for M.Sc. or having completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination are also eligible to apply in the above subject under the Result Awaited (RA).

4. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

On-line applications for JRF-NET are invited normally twice a year on all India basis. The information with respect to inviting applications is also made available on HRDG website :  www.csirhrdg.res.in .

5. AGE LIMIT

The upper age limit for applying for the award of JRF shall be 28 years, which is relaxed up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to Schedule Castes/Schedule Tribes/Divyangjan (PWD) and female applicants whereas 3 years in the case of OBCs (Non-creamy layer candidates).

6. SELECTION PROCEDURE

The Selection for award of JRF shall be made on the basis of a competitive written test called the National Eligibility Test (NET), conducted by CSIR at national level normally twice a year in the following areas (1) Chemical Sciences (2) Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary Sciences (3) Life Sciences, (4) Mathematical Sciences, and (5) Physical Sciences. From June 2011, CSIR has introduced a Single MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) Paper based test comprising of three parts. Part-A shall be common to all subjects comprising question on General Science and Research Aptitude. Part-B shall contain subject-related conventional MCQ and Part-C shall contain higher value questions that may test the candidate’s knowledge of scientific concepts and/or application of the scientific concepts. Negative marking for wrong answers shall be done.

The Fellowship is awarded on receipt of necessary details of the qualifying degree examination, proposed place of research work, research topic, the name of supervisor and the concurrence of the Institution to provide all the necessary facilities. The validity of the JRF-NET certificate is two years from the effective date of fellowship as mentioned in the JRF-NET certificate and will not be extendable.

Application format of the undertaking by a Research Fellows/Associates on acceptance of the Award of Research Fellowship/Associateship is at Annexture-II .

7. PHD REGISTRATION AND TERMINATION OF FELLOWSHIP

  (a)   JRF-NET qualified Graduate Candidates  

Candidates with Bachelor’s degree, whether Science, Engineering or any other discipline, will be eligible for fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for Ph.D/Integrated Ph.D. programme (Ph.D registration certificate is at Annexture-III  within the validity period of two years of JRF-NET Certificate from the effective date of fellowship as mentioned in the JRF-NET certificate.

  (b)  JRF-NET qualified Postgraduate Candidates  

CSIR Junior Research Fellows should register for PhD within a period of two year ( PhD registration certificate is at Annexure-III ) from the date of joining their fellowship, failing which they will not be upgraded to SRF on completion of two years. However, CSIR may consider giving extension for an additional period of one year as JRF-NET or the fellowship can be terminated based on the recommendations of Three Member Assessment Committee. The Committee may consist of the Guide, Head of the Department and External Member from outside the University/ Institution who is an expert in the relevant field, not below the rank of Professor/ Associate Professor. As far as possible the External Member should be the chairman of three members Committee. Further, where the guide happens to be the Head of the Department, the Dean, Faculty of Science or any senior member of the Department may be associated as the third member of the Committee. If prior to completion of third year, the fellow is not registered for PhD, the JRF-NET fellowship will be terminated on completion of third year.

(c) The Fellowship shall stand terminated from the date of PhD viva-voce or from  the date the Fellow resigns and his/her resignation has been accepted by CSIR or on completion of tenure. The fellowship may also be terminated if the institution where it is tenable refuses to provide facilities to the fellow on disciplinary grounds and so informs CSIR.

8. STIPEND & TENURE

(a) The stipend of a JRF selected through CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) will be Rs 31,000/ p.m for the first two years. In addition, annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- per fellow will also  be provided to the fellow .The guidelines for utilization of contingent grant are given in ( Annexure-IV ).

(b.I) If the Fellow is registered in PhD within the stipulated period of 2 years and  Progress is satisfactory:

   If the fellow is registered for PhD within the stipulated period of two years, then on completion of two years as JRF, he/she will be required to submit the work/progress report within six months for upgradation to SRF (NET). On the basis      of assessment of Fellows’ research progress/ achievements through interview by an Expert Committee consisting of the Guide, Head of the Department and External Member from outside the University/Institution who is an expert in the relevant field, not below the rank of Professor/Associate Professor and on the recommendation of the said expert committee, the JRF will be upgraded to the position of SRF on the monthly stipend of Rs. 35,000/- for the 3rd and subsequent years. As far as possible the External Member should be the chairman of three members Committee. Further, where the guide happens to be the Head of the Department, the Dean, Faculty of Science or any senior member of the Department may be associated as the third member of the Committee ( Annexure-V ) and ( Annexure-VI ).

  (b.II) If the Fellow is registered in PhD within the stipulated period of 2 years and Progress is not satisfactory:

If the fellow is registered for PhD within the stipulated period of two years and submits his/her work report within six months of completion of the sanctioned tenure but his/her work/progress report is not found satisfactory by the Three Member Assessment Committee, the Committee may recommend him/her to continue as JRF for third year on the monthly stipend of Rs. 31,000/- or may recommend the termination of fellowship. If the fellow continues as JRF for third year, the progress of research work of JRF will be assessed again by duly constituted three-member assessment committee at the end of third year for upgradation. If the work of JRF is still not found satisfactory for upgradation by the Committee, then the fellowship will be terminated.

  (b.III)  Fellows and host institutions are strongly advised to complete the Assessment and  submit the report timely to avoid delays. Nonetheless, to minimize the hardship to students, fellows are given six months from the time of completion of the second year of JRF to submit the Assessment Evaluation Report. During this period (six months) he/she shall be getting fellowship of JRF, subject to submission of online attendance certification by Host Institute on the portal as usual procedure for fellowship. Once the Assessment committee recommends for SRF upgradation they may receive SRF fellowship and arrears if any. However, it may be noted that      in the event of the non receipt of Assessment Evaluation Report within six months period upon completion of two years of JRF fellowship from the host institute, the stipend of fellow shall automatically be stopped and resumed only when the requirements are fulfilled. However, in the case of non-receipt of the three-member assessment committee report even after completion of Two years and six months, the tenure of the JRF may be continued further for six months on the condition that an undertaking by the concerned institution assuring that they would conduct the three-member assessment committee and submit the report in the next six months. In case assessment report is not received till the end of the third year, the fellowship shall stand terminated without further notice. The decision of CSIR in  this regard shall be final.

  (b.IV) If the Fellow is not registered in PhD within the stipulated period of 2 years:

In the event of non-registration for PhD by the fellow within the stipulated period of two years, he/she will not be eligible for upgradation to SRF but the fellow can be recommended to continue as JRF for the third year by the assessment committee. The progress of research work of JRF and PhD registration status will be assessed again by duly constituted three-member assessment committee as described above at the end of third year for upgradation. If the fellow is still not registered for PhD and/or work of JRF is not found satisfactory for continuation into third year as JRF, the fellowship will be terminated.

(c)  Extension of tenure for the fourth and fifth year extension of SRF (NET) will be on the basis of the progress report ( Annexure-VI ) and recommendation of the guide.

The annual progress report for continuation from third to fourth and from fourth to fifth year may be maintained by the Host Institute. After confirmation of the submission of the requisite reports on the portal by the Maker/Checker, HRDG shall process the fellowship for the fourth and the fifth year.

The fellows and host institutions are strongly advised to submit the reports in advance such that no delays in fellowships are encountered. However, the fellows and host institutions will be given an additional six months from the last date of the third and fourth year respectively for submission of the requisite report. During this six months fellowship may continue pending the submission of the requisite reports. After six months, if the confirmation of receipt of the report is not received on the portal, the fellowship to all such fellows will not be released.

The confirmation of the receipt of the report both for continuation to fourth and fifth year on the portal by the Maker/Checker shall be full and final and the Host Institute is fully accountable for correctness of the details. In case of any discrepancy/incorrect information submission by the Host Institutions leading to  any undue payment etc., the entire responsibility shall be with the Host Institutions to refund the related amount, with interest, to CSIR.

Non-compliance of CSIR norms for submission of annual progress report along with other requisite documents within six months after completion of yearly tenure may result in termination of fellowship/associateship .

(d) The total tenure as JRF plus SRF(NET) will not exceed five years. This will include the tenure of Fellowship awarded by UGC/DST/DBT/ICMR/ICAR etc. or any other funding agency/Institution. The order for continuation at the same rate of stipend as SRF(NET), continuation at the same rate of stipend as JRF or otherwise will be issued by the EMR Division of HRDG, CSIR. Extension may also not be granted if the fellow does not acknowledge the support of CSIR in his/her research publication(s).

(e)  A Research Fellow who joins on the first day of the month, his/her tenure will be completed on the last day of the previous month. In other cases the, tenure will be completed on the last day of the same month of joining the Fellowship. 

   9. AWARD OF FELLOWSHIP AND RELEASE OF GRANTS

(a)  The Fellowship will be awarded to the selected applicants by a formal letter giving details of the grant and the conditions governing it, under intimation to the University/Institution, which forwarded their applications. The tenability of JRF-NET certificate is two years from the effective date of fellowship as mentioned in the JRFNET certificate and a NET qualified JRF-NET should avail the fellowship within two years i.e. within the validity period of JRF-NET certificate. The fellowship grant money is payable on monthly basis whereas the contingency will be reimbursed annually directly to the research fellow based on submission of the online claim.

The first payment (monthly stipend) will be made after the issue of formal award letter by EMR through the portal. The Maker/Checker/Authorized Officer at the Host Institute shall obtain the Attendance Certificate of the respective fellows of their institutions and based on the same shall certify the attendance on the portal and uploading of attendance certificate is discontinued henceforth. The attendance details submitted by the Maker/Checker on the CSIR portal shall be final and the bill shall be generated and processed by HRDG accordingly. The submission of the attendance details on the portal by the Maker/Checker shall be full and final and the host institute is fully accountable for correctness of the details. In case of any discrepancy/incorrect information submission by Host Institutions leading to any undue payment etc., the entire responsibility shall be with the Host Institutions to refund the related amount with interest, to CSIR. The Host Institutes shall maintain the requisite records of attendance submitted through CSIR portal at their level.

(b)  The contingency grant will be reimbursed to the fellows subject to submission of the claim online on the CSIR portal through Maker/Checker on annual basis. The Fellows are required to submit the original bills to Host Institute and Host Institute shall verify the expenditure and ensure that all expenditure should be as per CSIR guidelines. The accounts should be maintained by the grantee institution for the research fellow on ledger type system as per Annexure-VII . The host Institute shall be responsible for compliance of CSIR-HRDG guidelines issued on contingency grant from time to time. CSIR reserve the right to inspect or call for the Bills/Vouchers as and when required. 

   10. CONTINGENT GRANT

An annual contingent grant of Rs.20,000/- per fellow is provided to the  Research Fellow on reimbursement basis . For less than one year, the contingent grant will be admissible on pro-rata basis. The grant may be utilized in the interest of research work. The maximum amount of contingency admissible to a fellow shall be restricted to maximum Rs. 20000/- in a year. Further, request (claim) for reimbursement of contingency grant of the previous financial year(s) will not be entertained. The guidelines for utilization of the contingent grant are given in Annexure-IV  and reimbursement claim form at Annexure-VIII .

   11. PROGRESS REPORT

The preparation of annual progress report on the research work done shall be essential part of the Fellow’s work. Each Research Fellow shall submit his/her annual research report in the prescribed proforma ( Annexure-VI ) within a period of six months after completion of one-year tenure to its Host Institute. It is essential to give up to-date and full information against all the columns of Annexure-VI . The results should be presented quantitatively in Tables/Figures and discussed in terms of the objectives and conclusions drawn should also be given. Fragmentary reports shall not be entertained. The progress report should be always accompanied by copies of published papers, re- prints and pre-prints of papers accepted for publication, manuscripts of papers communicated for publication duly acknowledging financial assistance of CSIR. The publishing of research papers is only desirable and not mandatory. Fellows should be discouraged from publishing in predatory journals. Noncompliance of CSIR norms for submission of annual progress report along with other requisite documents within six months after completion of yearly tenure may result in termination of fellowship/associateship. The Host Institutes shall maintain at their level the requisite records of Report (Annual Progress Report for continuation to fourth year and Annual Progress Report for continuation to fifth year) . CSIR reserve the right to inspect or call for the reports as and when required.

   12. PUBLICATION/PATENT

(a)   Publication:   The results of Fellow's research work may be published in standard refereed journals at the discretion of the Guide. IT SHOULD BE ENSURED THAT THE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY CSIR is ALWAYS ACKNOWLEDGED IN ALL SUCH PUBLICATIONS. One copy of the published research papers may be submitted on the portal.

(b)   Patent:  The commercial exploitation of the results and ownership of patent rights pertaining to investigations concerning the intellectual work of the CSIR research fellows/associates will be as follows:

(i) Public funded educational/research institution, to which a fellow is associated, may seek patent right at their own cost and/or commercial exploitation of the results of the investigation concerning the Intellectual work of the fellow and all rights would vest exclusively with the Institution concerned. All matters concerning ownership of IP and its licensing/exploitation would be governed by the IP policy of the concerned institutions.

(ii) In case an institution, to which a fellow is associated, is not in a position to seek patent rights and/or commercial exploitation of      the results of the investigation concerning the intellectual work of the fellow, CSIR at its own cost may seek the patent rights and/or commercial exploitation of the results of the intellectual work of the fellow and all rights would vest exclusively with CSIR. (Issued vide CSIR OM NO. F.No. 6/IPR/2011/EMR-I dated 29th July 2011)

   13. OBLIGATIONS OF RESEARCH FELLOW

a)  He/She has to be a full time researcher and submit himself/herself to the disciplinary regulations of the University/ Institute/ Laboratory where he/she is working. Regular attendance of the fellow may be ensured by the department by keeping an attendance register.

b)  In case a fellow decides to appear for competitive examination, he/she would invariably seek permission from the guide and this information may be kept with the Host Institute.

c) The Research Fellow is not to take any assignment other than related to his/her approved research programme, paid or unpaid. However, if required, the fellow may assist the host institute in its academic work/other activities, as per guidelines of its PhD programme, provided such assignments should not hamper the progress of research work of the fellow.

d) Once a Research Fellow accepts the Fellowship and joins, it is incumbent on him/her to continue the research for the normal tenure of the fellowship or for such lesser duration in which the original objectives of the research problem have been achieved.

e)  No Fellow shall discontinue his/her Fellowship without prior approval of CSIR. In case he/she wishes to discontinue the fellowship prior to completion of the tenure on attainment of original objectives of research, he/she must submit the resignation to CSIR through the Guide one month in advance, indicating specific reasons for not continuing the Fellowship. The Fellowship shall cease from the date stipulated in the CSIR letter approving the resignation.

f) The research Fellow must send a detailed consolidated report of the research work done during the entire period of Fellowship on completion of the tenure/resignation of the Fellowship through the Guide to CSIR, in the prescribed proforma ( Annexure-IX ), within one month.

g)  During the tenure of the Fellowship, the Fellow shall correspond with CSIR only through the Guide with the approval of the Head of the Institution.

h)  The Research Fellow shall keep CSIR informed about his/her getting the higher degree, submission of thesis for Ph.D., MD, MDS, MS, MPhil, ME etc. and submission/acceptance/publication of any research paper arising out of the research work done during the tenure of the fellowship. He/She must acknowledge the support of CSIR in the publication(s). One copy each of all the research papers published must be submitted to the host institute and uploaded on CSIR portal at each stage of publication/ manuscript/reprint.  

   14. TEMPORARY TEACHING & RESEARCH JOB

A Research Fellow on the recommendation of Guide, and provided that his/her University/ Institute has no objection, may be permitted by CSIR to take up temporary paid lectureship/research job in a recognized R&D Institution/University, College/Institute of repute/Recognized R & D Institution/ PDF studies in India & abroad for a period not exceeding one year during the entire tenure of the Fellowship (JRF & SRF together). The Research Fellow will not be entitled to any extension of the Fellowship for such periods. The Fellow will not be entitled to stipend and contingency grant during such leave. Such leave period will be counted in the tenure. Such leave can be taken only after joining and working as Research Scholar at least for one year. Fellow has to report for duty at the same place from where he proceeded on leave.

    15. LEAVE

a) Leave with stipend not exceeding 30 days for each completed year of tenure may be allowed by the Guide after the request has been communicated to CSIR. The leave will be treated as part of the Fellow’s tenure. The leave due can be carried over to the next year, however not more than 90 days can be accumulated at any time during the tenure. Of this not more than 30 days can be availed in a calendar year with stipend and beyond that any leave will be treated as “Leave Without Stipend”. During the first year of Fellowship or any uncompleted year, leave may be granted on pro-rata basis. Sanction of leave without stipend may be considered by CSIR under special circumstances. In case a Fellow proceeds on leave before expiry of Fellowship tenure, he/she must join back before the expiry of tenure; failing which the tenure will be deemed to have terminated with effect from the date he/she proceeded on leave. The fact of joining back from leave should be communicated to CSIR immediately. As the CSIR releases the grant in advance, therefore, the amount on account of “Leave Without Stipend” has to be refunded to CSIR at the end of a financial year or adjusted against the fresh claim, if any.

b) The Guide can grant leave to a Fellow in his/her charge with the concurrence of the Head of the Institution/Department if the leave is due as prescribed in para 15(a) above. If leave is not due, such cases will be decided by CSIR only. The Fellow should not be allowed to proceed on leave to visit abroad for attending conferences/seminars etc. without prior approval of the CSIR well in advance. The entire duration of such foreign visits if funded by any national/international agency, whether partially or fully, would be treated as leave without stipend.

c) Women Fellows with less than two surviving children are entitled to full stipend plus HRA, during the period of absence180 days on grounds of maternity. Such leave shall be sanctioned by the Guide under  intimation to CSIR. The Fellowship amount for leave period will be paid after the fellow resumes duty and submits a medical certificate in support of actual confinement. It is expected that the Fellow will make up for the research work during the remaining tenure.

d) Male Fellows of CSIR with less than two surviving children are entitled for 15 days paternity leave during confinement of his wife on submission of relevant documentary proof.

   16. TRANSFER OF FELLOWSHIP

The fellow should carefully choose the host institution, guide/supervisor, availability of necessary infrastructural and other research facilities etc. to carry out his/her research before joining. Request for transfer of fellowship will not be entertained except on compelling circumstances for which the fellow & his/her guide should submit proper justification. The No Objection Certificate should be produced by the Fellow/ Associate from supervisor and Head of Department of University/Institute from where transfer is sought and consent of the Guide/Host Institute where Fellowships is sought to be transferred by giving reasons of transfer. No fellow will be allowed to join another institute without seeking prior approval from CSIR for "transfer of fellowship" and if he/she joins elsewhere without approval of CSIR, his/her fellowship will be terminated. Fellowship/Associateship will stand terminated from the date of resignation. Further, no transfers will be allowed in the last six months of the tenure of fellowships & also after submission of Ph.D. thesis.

    17. TERMINATION OF FELLOWSHIP

(a) Junior Research Fellowship /Senior Research Fellowship will be terminated from the date of viva-voce of PhD or on completion of fellowship tenure, whichever is earlier. The fellowship shall also stand terminated from the date the Fellow resigns and his/her resignation has been accepted by CSIR. The Fellowship may be terminated by the CSIR on the recommendation of the Supervisor and Head  of the Department/Institution. The fellowship may also be terminated if the institution where it refuses to continue to provide facilities to the fellow on disciplinary grounds and so informs CSIR.

(b)  If a fellow leaves without permission, stipend due at any time shall not be paid to him/her. The Universities/ Host Institutions must not raise any claim of Fellowship in r/o those fellows who resign or whose termination of fellowship is under consideration at any stage. The entire onus of raising such claims lie upon the Host Institutes and any extra payment made to the fellow due to such undue claims received from the Host institutes are recoverable in full along with interest from the Host institute.

  (c)  The unspent balance of grant lying with the Institution at any time due to termination/resignation/transfer of fellowship of a Fellow/Leave sanctioned without stipend/interest earned on grants released by CSIR must be refunded to CSIR immediately by online payment mode i.e. NEFT/RTGS.

(d)  Research Fellows must settle their fellowship claims within one year of leaving the Fellowship. No claim will be admitted by CSIR after the time admissible under the rules.

18. ACCOMMODATION / HRA

All Research Fellows may be allowed hostel accommodation wherever available and those residing in hostel provided by University/Institute will not be eligible for HRA. Reimbursement of hostel fee is not permissible. Where this is not possible, house rent allowance will be allowed as per the rules of the host institutions. In no case it should exceed the rates payable to Central Government Employees in that area. The basis for calculating HRA will be the actual stipend of the Research Fellow.

   19. MEDICAL BENEFITS

(a)  No separate/fixed medical assistance should be provided. However, the fellow may avail of the medical facilities available in the institution/university/college, without any financial liability on CSIR. This will be limited to the fellow only and not to his/her family members/dependents.

(b)  The host institute may get the fellows/associates medically examined at the time of joining or thereafter.

   20. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

(a)  CSIR may send whenever considered necessary its officers for reviewing the work of the fellows and Associates, inspection of accounts, attendance, etc, in Universities/Institutes where the Research Fellows/Associates are placed.

(b)  Any kind of paid or honorary, part-or-full-time employment or private practice even in honorary capacity is not permissible during the tenure of Fellowship/ Associateship.  

(c)  The stipend of research fellow/associate is exempt from the payment of income tax under10(16) of IT Act.

(d)  These terms and conditions supersede all previous instructions issued in regard to JRF/SRF/RA. However, any relaxation would require approval of DG, CSIR. In all matters decision taken by CSIR shall be final.

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• May 29, 2023

The UGC-NET [University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test] is a pan-India entrance exam that is conducted bi-annually in the months of June and December. Just like CSIR NET , the main aim of this test is to select candidates for the posts of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship & Assistant Professors in colleges and universities across the country. Additionally, for providing better clarity, we have collated the important information pertaining to the UGC NET JRF exam in this blog.

This Blog Includes:

Overview of net jrf, what is net jrf, financial assistance, net jrf examination pattern , net jrf eligibility criteria , net jrf syllabus , net jrf scholarship amount, how to apply for net jrf , terms and condition.

NET JRF is conducted to select candidates for the posts of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship & Assistant Professors. CSIR Net is for those who hold a degree in the Science stream whereas, UGC NET JRF is for Humanities, Science, and Social Science stream graduates. Earlier, CBSE(Central Board of Secondary Education) conducted this examination on behalf of UGC. However, since 2018, the responsibility has been shifted to NTA (National Testing Agency).

The key dates in the following list might change in case of various issues at the discretion of the exam administration. 

Note – Dates will be updated as soon as the official notification is out!

Meanwhile, candidates who qualify for the UGC NET examination and go on to study M.Phil or PhD degrees are eligible to receive financial assistance under the JRF scheme for 2 years. Likewise, After 2 years of research is done, the candidate who is qualified as a Junior Research Fellow is evaluated by the experts. If the work is satisfactory then his tenure is increased for another 3 years and his qualification is raised by the position of a Senior Research Fellow (SRF). So, here is a c omplete list of provisions offered to fellows under the UGC NET JRF program.

• Fellows who are in the position of a Junior Research fellow receive an amount of INR 12,000 per month for the first 2 years.
• After they are promoted to the Senior Research Fellow position, the candidate receives INR 14,000 per month for the remaining 3 years.
•  Those candidates who are pursuing an M.Phil or PhD in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences receive a contingency grant of INR 12,000 for the first 2 years and INR 25,000 for the remaining tenure.
• Departmental assistance of INR 3000 per annum per student is also given to the host institution for providing the required facilities to the students.
• Candidates are also responsible for getting a certain amount of Housing Rent Allowance (HRA) depending on the cities they are living in.

The NET JRF exam consists of 2 papers, both conducted online mode. While Paper-I is common for all, domain-specific questions are asked in Paper-II. Furthermore, in both papers, MCQs are asked. Let’s go through the examination pattern as prescribed by NTA in detail. 

The detailed exam pattern of UGC NET is mentioned below:

• It is mandatory for the candidate to appear for two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2 which are conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT).
• The total number of questions is 150 out of which 50 questions are in Paper 1 and the rest 100 questions are in Paper 2.
• Both the papers are structured in the MOQ style which counts up to 300 marks in total.
• Paper 1 follows a structure where the candidates are required to use their teaching/research aptitude skills along with other qualities such as reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness.
• The questions in Paper 2 belong to the subject chosen by the candidate.

Whether you are applying for UGC NET JRF, PhD entrance exams or RRB paramedical , it is important to fulfil the eligibility criteria as defined by the concerned authority. Given below are the important eligibility criteria for NET JRF:

• The applicants must have scored an aggregate of at least 55% in their Master’s from a UGC-recognised university/institution.
• In the case of the reserved category, the candidate is eligible to apply with a relaxation of 5% in their Master’s scores
• The candidates who are appearing in the final exam of a master’s degree or an equivalent course are eligible for provisional admittance. A provisional admittance means the candidates must have an aggregate score of 55% when they pass their final exams and they can directly enter the position of a JRF only. 
• Candidates belonging to the transgender category are also offered the same relaxations as ST/SC/OBC candidates.
• The candidates must be below 30 years while reserved candidates get a relaxation of 5 years in age.
• The candidates who have experience in research work are also eligible for a relaxation of 5 years. But they must be having research work experience in the same relevant field.
• Candidates with an LLM degree are given 3 years of exemption in age.

In order to crack NET JRF, apart from a subject-specific curriculum, one needs to pay special attention to Logical and Analytical Reasoning . Hence, Paper-I consists of topics like Reading Comprehension, Research and Teaching Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), etc. On the other hand, the syllabus for Paper II depends on the subject you choose. To understand the curriculum in detail, head on to our blog on UGC NET Syllabus !

To understand the application procedure for UGC NET we have put down a detailed list below:

• First, the applicants need to visit the official website of NTA and scroll down to go to ‘Quick links’ and click on ‘ UGC NET ’.
• After opening the website, fill in the online application form of UGC NET with all the accurate information and note down the system-generated reference number for future reference.
• Upload your scanned photo which should be sized between 10kb – 200kb and a scanned signature sized between 4kb – 30kb in JPG/JPEG format.
• After paying the admission fee through SBI_MOPS keep the proof of payment for future reference.

There are certain significant terms and conditions which need to be reviewed while filling out the UGC NET form:

• It is not required for the candidate to send any extra certificates/documents to prove their eligibility.
• The candidate who has passed from any Indian or foreign university must make sure that their Master’s degree or diploma is equivalent to any of the master’s degrees of recognised Indian universities from the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.
• The candidate must submit just one application form as more than one leads to the cancellation of the application.
• The admit card is available on the UGC NET website after the given date and must be downloaded front there.
• To be eligible for JFR, the applicant must score an aggregate of 40% on both papers.

NET – National Eligibility Test is a national-level test of the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) to eligible candidates. Postgraduate students, who want to undertake research studies in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences can apply. The exam is conducted twice a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA) i.e. in the month of June and December. The fellows selected through this exam are required to get admitted to an M.Phil/PhD programme at a UGC-recognised University/Institution.

The award of JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) is given to postgraduate students who are admitted to an M.Phil./PhD programme after qualifying for the UGC-NET/CSIR NET exam. The fellowship is tenable for 2 years during which the fellows receive a monthly stipend of up to INR 28,000 along with a contingency grant, escort/reader assistance and HRA. Once the duration of JRF is completed, the fellows are promoted to Senior Research Fellows based on their performance and the fellowship gets extended for another three years.

The students who fulfil the eligibility criteria to appear for the exam can apply for it within the stipulated time duration at the official website of NTA. Since the exam is conducted twice a year, the applications are also invited twice. The students need to register on the NTA website and proceed with the application procedure as specified.

To appear for the UGC NET exam, the candidates are required to have obtained a master’s degree or equivalent with 55% marks. The upper age limit for this exam is 30 years (relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates).

The upper age limit to appear for the NET exam is 30 years which is relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.

The NET exam is conducted twice a year, i.e., in the month of June and December.

Hence, in this throat-cutting competition, one needs to devise a well-concocted strategy in order to score well in the UGC NET JRF Exam! Are you apprehensive about choosing the right educational career? Take expert advice from the counsellors at Leverage Edu through an E-meeting and get assistance from filing applications to SOP preparation!

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Updated on - Mar 07th, 2024 | 06:11 PM by Megha Sharma

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The National Eligibility Test (NET) for research fellowships is conducted by the  University Grants Commission (UGC) . Students of  Social Sciences and Humanities , including the Languages and Sciences stream, are eligible to participate in the doctoral-level scholarship program. Moreover, as per the JRF scholarship eligibility, candidates who have scored 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwD and Transgender) in their master's degree can also apply.

The NET JRF scholarship amount of  INR 37,000  is provided to students who are pursuing  an M.Phil / Ph.D. degree .  The NET JRF scholarship 2023-24 last date is September 5, 2024 (tentatively) .

Table of Contents

• Eligibility Criteria
• Rewards and Benefits
• Application Process
• Selection Criteria
• Mode of Exam
• Important Dates
• Terms and Conditions

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NET JRF Eligibility Criteria 2023-24

Students must clear the required eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship. The general conditions of eligibility for the National Eligibility Test- Junior Research fellowship are as follows.

• Candidate must have passed post-graduation from a government-recognized university or institute.
• General (E.W.S.) category applicants must have secured a  minimum of 55 percent marks  or equivalent grade in a master’s degree.
• O.B.C., ST/SC, P.W.D., or Transgender category  students must have obtained  50 percent marks  in the master’s program.
• Degree holders who have completed their master’s examination by  19th September 1991  are eligible for appearing N.E.T. with 5 percent relaxation in the marks percentile.
• Applicants waiting for P.G. results and those pursuing master’s degrees are eligible to apply for the UGC NET exam.
• In such a case, the candidate will only be considered for the admission of  J.R.F. and Assistant professor  once they pass the master’s degree with the required percentile within 2 years from the N.E.T. result date.
• General category applicants should not be more than  30 years old .
• There is  no age limit  criteria for the Assistant Professor program.
• Age relaxation of 5 years  will be given to candidates of O.B.C., ST/ SC, P.W.D., Women, and Transgender.
• 5-year age relaxation is also given to applicants with 5 years of research experience and candidates from the Armed Forces.
• Applicants with an  L.L.M. degree  can avail of the age relaxation of  three years .

NET JRF Rewards and Benefits 2023-24

The fellowship amount and duration can be extended if the research work has been observed as satisfactory by the concerned department of the college or university. The UGC revised rates of fellowship amount are as follows.

• INR 37,000 per month will be given to each Junior Fellow for the first 2 years.
• INR 42,000 per month will be given for remaining tenure (SRF).

Contingency A - Humanities and Social Sciences

• INR 10,000 per year for the first two years (JRF).
• INR 20,500 per year for the remaining tenure (SRF).

Contingency B - Science

• INR 12,000 per year will be given for two years (JRF).
• INR 25,000 per annum for the remaining tenure (SRF).

Reader Assistance/ Escorts

• For blind candidates and physically handicapped, INR 2,000 per month shall be granted as a special allowance.
• In case the accommodation is provided by the host institution, rent paid by the candidate shall be reimbursed as per the government of India norms.
• The fellow may be entitled to draw HRA on the basis of the categorization of cities if they make their arrangement of accommodation.
• HRA is not permissible for hostellers. However, candidates are only eligible to draw hostel fees, excluding electricity, water, mess charges, etc.
• No separate medical assistance is provided.
• In addition to public holidays, 30 days of leave per year will be granted to each fellow.
• Maternity/ Paternity leaves will be given as per government rules.
• Intermittent Break of one year will be given to eligible women candidates; this can be availed 3 times during the fellowship.
• One year of academic leave without fellowship is permissible throughout the tenure.

Note : Expenditure on any foreign visit in connection with research work will not be reimbursed from UGC.

Tenure of Fellowship

The tenure of NET JRF fellowship for M.Phil and Ph.D. is 5 years. Students can refer to the table below for more information.

NET JRF Application Process 2023-24

Detailed steps on how to apply for UGC NET-JRF are given below.

• Visit the official  National Testing Academy (NTA) .
• Click on UGC NET in the Quick Links section.
• Fill up the online application form.
• Enroll in all the required information.
• Get the application number for future reference.
• Upload the scanned image of the applicant’s photograph (It should not exceed 200 kb)
• Upload the signature in a scanned image (The signature size should be between 4 kb – 30 kb)

Note : All the scanned images must be in JPEG/ JPG format.

• Pay the fee through SBI/ HDFC/ ICICI/ Syndicate or Paytm payment gateway through net banking/ UPI/ debit card or credit card.
• Print 4 copies of the confirmation page after the successful fee payment.

Application Fee Details

Students can find the application fee details for various categories below.

• For General category - INR 1000
• For General (EWS) and OBC (NCL) category - INR 500
• For SC/ST/PwDs and Transgender category - INR 250

Note : Applicants are advised to check their SMS/ e-mails and NTA website regularly for latest updates. Also any change in NET subject, examination center, date, etc. will not be permitted under any circumstances.

Selection Criteria for National Talent Hunt Examination for Junior Research Fellowship

NET JRF candidate selection process is based on the following criteria.

• Applicant should qualify for the UGC NET Exam with minimum marks of eligibility percentile.
• It is mandatory to secure minimum marks in both papers 1 and 2.
• A merit list shall be generated for qualified candidates.
• The top 6 percent of fellows will be entitled to the Assistant Professor post.
• The remaining candidates are eligible to avail of the NET Junior Research Fellowship.
• In each UGC-NET exam around  3200 fellowships  are being provided by the commission.
• NET JRF slots are categorized and allocated among different subjects.

UGC NET-JRF Mode of Exam

The exam will consist of two papers, paper 1 and paper 2, consisting of 100 and 200 marks, respectively. Students can refer to the details below for more information regarding the questions and mark allocation.

• Paper 1 is of 100 marks with a duration of o ne hour.
• There will be 50 objective type questions with 2 marks each .
• The paper will cover the research and teaching aptitude of the candidate.
• It will test the general awareness, comprehension, reasoning ability and divergent thinking of the candidate.
• There will be a total of 200 marks in paper 2 with a test duration of 2 hours.
• There will be 100 objective type questions with 2 marks each .
• Paper 2 is a subject-oriented test, it is based on the particular subject selected by the applicant.

Exam Timing

• Paper-I: 09.30 AM to 10.30 AM
• Paper-II: 11.00 AM to 01.00 PM

(09.30 am to 01.00 pm first shift and 02.00 pm to 05.30 pm second shift)

Note : The total duration of examination is 3 hours (180 minutes). No break time will be given between paper 1 and paper 2 examination.

NET-JRF Important Dates

The following key dates are tentative and can be changed by the providers.

• Application opening date: To be announced
• Application closing date: To be announced
• Last date to pay the application fee:  To be announced

Fellowship Terms and Conditions 2023-24

The terms and conditions listed below have to be adhered to during the tenure of the fellowship.

• Selected candidates must join the fellowship program within 6 months from the date of the award letter.
• Applicants are requested not to send any documents or completed application forms to NTA.
• More than one application from a candidate is not entertained.
• Admit cards for the UGC NET examination should be downloaded from the NTA website.
• A minimum of  40 percent marks  in both the papers of the NET examination is required to be eligible for the research fellowship.

The candidates can refer to the contact given below in case there are any difficulties regarding the scholarship.

• Phone Number : 011-23604446, 011-23604200, 011-40759000 
• Email ID:  [email protected]
• Address: University Grants Commission (UGC), Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi- 110 002, India.

For more details, visit our  Scholarships 2024  Directory.

NET JRF Scholarship 2024: Eligibility, Rewards, Application Process FAQs

What are the rewards associated with NET JRF?

INR 31,000 per month will be given to each Junior Fellow for the first 2 years. INR 35,000 per month will be given for remaining tenure (SRF).

What are the selection criteria for NET JRF?

Applicant should qualify the UGC NET Exam with minimum marks of eligibility percentile. It is mandatory to secure minimum marks in both paper 1 and 2. A merit list shall be generated for qualified candidates. Top 6 percent fellows will be entitled to the Assistant Professor post. Remaining candidates are eligible to avail the NET Junior Research Fellowship. In each UGC-NET exam around 3200 fellowships are being provided by the commission. NET JRF slots are categorized and allocated among different subjects.

What is the application fee details for NET JRF?

For General category - INR 1000 For General (EWS) and OBC (NCL) category - INR 500 For SC/ST/PwDs and Transgender category - INR 250

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Best Career Options After Qualifying UGC NET/JRF

To know the Best Career Options After Qualifying UGC NET/JRF exam. Read this article for career opportunities after clearning the UGC NET 2024 exam and JRF.

Table of Contents

UGC NET 2024 June Cycle will be released soon on official website. All the interested candidates will be going to search for job opportunities after UGC NET qualified. All the aspiring candidate wants to know about career perspectives after clearing UGC NET Exam, Salary, Fellowship programs, Benefits and many more. UGC NET exam is an eligibility examination to teach in colleges as Assistant Professor or JRF. Here we are going to know more about Career After UGC NET and their Stipend, Salary Structure And Other Allowance.

UGC Hiked JRF Stipend

University Grant Commission has released the official notice regarding JRF Stipend hiked. UGC has hiked stipend of JRF, SRF and Research Associate Fellowship Amount which are applicable from 1 January 2023. Candidate who are doing fellowship i.e. Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship, D.S Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowship and Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women , SC/ST and having JRF, SRF , they can check the below article to know more about UGC Hike.

UGC Hiked JRF Stipend Official Notice

What is UGC NET?

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test or UGC 2024 NET is a national eligibility test for the post of Assistant Professor and/or JRF (Junior Research Fellow).UGC NET examination has been oragnised by NTA for 83 subjects in all over India.  The exam is conducted twice a year in online mode and consists of two papers: Paper-I and Paper-II.

Paper-I is common for all candidates and tests their teaching and research aptitude, while Paper-II is subject-specific and tests the candidate’s knowledge in their chosen subject. Candidates who qualify the exam are eligible for recruitment as Assistant Professors in universities and colleges across India and can also apply for the JRF scheme of the UGC.

UGC NET Job Profile

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a national-level exam that has been conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for ‘ Assistant Professor ’  and  ‘Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor’. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been conducting the UGC NET exam. UGC NET-qualified candidates can apply for Assistant Professor Post in colleges UGC NET JRF-qualified candidates can apply for Ph.D. and also gest fellowships from universities.

Can I become a Professor after clearing NET?

Emoluments for UGC NET JRF/SRF/RA

Junior research fellow (jrf) and senior research fellow (srf).

The emolument amount for JRF and SRF with their duration, and qualification has been mentioned below.

Contingency Rate for the JRFs and SRFs

The contingency Rate for JRF and SRF for Humanities, Science and Social science students has been mentioned below.

UGC NET Revised Emoluments

Research Associates

Research Associates are versatile contributors to diverse research pursuits, assisting with everything from conducting experiments and analyzing data to writing reports and managing projects. Their roles adapt to the field (academia, industry, etc.), education level (PhD candidate to early career grad), and project specific needs, making them vital cogs in the research machinery, pushing boundaries and generating knowledge across various disciplines.

Qualification : Ph.D/MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree or having completed 3 years of research  teaching and design and development experience after  M.Sc/ M.Pharma/ ME/ M Tech with at least  one research paper  in Science Citation  Indexed  (SCI) Journal.

Depending on the qualification and experience, the emolument of the Research Associate any fall into the 3 pay levels mentioned below:

How to Become a Professor in India

Service Conditions for UGC NET JRF/SRF/RA/DA

DA or Dearness Allowance is a fixed percentage of salary, provided to government employees. Its objective is to keep up with the inflation for employees. JRFs, SRF, and RAs are also entitled to DA.

House Rent Allowance

The research fellows are provided with hostel accommodation wherever it is available. Point to be noted, research fellows residing in the hostels are not given any HRA. In case of, no hostel accommodation is available in the hostel, research fellows are entitled to the HRA as per the Central Government norms based on their location/city.

Medical Benefits

Medical Allowance is provided to the research associates and research fellows as applicable in the institute they are associated with.

Leave and other entitlements

The JRFs and SRFs are entitled to casual leaves; however, research associate leaves are determined by the host institute. With due approval from the host institutes, the fellows are allowed to participate in scientific events/ workshops held in India, and Abroad will be considered as “on duty”. Participation in aforementioned travels to scientific events/ workshops are the same as earlier in 2nd AC by Rail. As per the government guidelines, maternity leaves will be issued to female candidates in all categories.

Bonus and Leave Travel  Concession

These allowances will not be available for the JRFs/SFRs/RAs.

Retirement Benefits

There is no retirement benefit available for the JRFs/SFRs/RAs.

Scope of UGC NET JRF Qualified

The most lucrative benefit of qualifying UGC NET JRF is that the candidates become eligible for attractive salary packages when they apply for the Post of Assistant Professor. They become eligible to apply in various Government and Private Colleges/Universities/ Institutions. Following are the various other benefits of UGC NET JRF Qualified:

UGC NET JRF Stipend

UGC NET JRF qualified candidates are awarded a certificate and opportunity to join premier Universities in India to pursue their Ph.D. candidates are also eligible for stipend as mentioned above. UGC has hiked the JRF SRF stipend which ahs been mentioned in below article.

UGC NET JRF Promotion

After the successful completion of UGC NET JRF candidates are eligible for not just the job opportunities but their chances of getting future promotion also increases substantially. The candidates enjoy better promotion chances in Private jobs as well.

UGC NET JRF PSUs

The completion of UGC NET JRF opens opportunities in various PSU jobs as well. The candidates are eligible to apply for various lucrative jobs in Public Sector Undertakings.

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Best Career Options After UGC NET: FAQs

What is the salary of an assistant professor in india.

The salary of an Assistant Professor in India varies depending on the institution and their experience. On average, an Assistant Professor's starting salary is around Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month.

What are the other allowances that JRF qualified candidates are eligible for?

JRF qualified candidates are eligible for a House Rent Allowance (HRA) and a Contingency Grant, which can be used for expenses related to research and travel.

Are there any scholarship opportunities for NET qualified candidates?

Yes, there are various scholarship opportunities available for NET qualified candidates, such as the Maulana Azad National Fellowship, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, and more.

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