The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is one of the oldest medical research bodies in the world. The ICMR has always attempted to address itself to the growing demands of scientific advances in biomedical research on the one hand, and to the need of finding practical solutions to the health problems of the country, on the other. The ICMR has come a long way from the days when it was known as the IRFA, but the Council is conscious of the fact that it still has miles to go in pursuit of scientific achievements as well as health targets.
A total of 150 Fellowships would be awarded. 120 fellowships in the field of Biomedical Sciences with emphasis on Life Sciences (like microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics, immunology, pharmacology, nursing, zoology, botany, environmental sciences and veterinary Medicine (excluding Agriculture extension/ Soil Sciences, etc.) and thirty (30) fellowships for the work with emphasis on Social Sciences like psychology, sociology, home science, statistics anthropology, social work, public health/health economics (agriculture economics will not be considered). Reservation of seats for SC, ST, OBC, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category will be as per Govt. of India rules.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi in collaboration with Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh will hold a National level online examination for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), for Indian National candidates at Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi (NCR), Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Srinagar (J&K) and Varanasi on Sunday, July 12, 2020.
Educational Qualification: MSc or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks for General/EWS/OBC candidates and 50% for the SC/ST and PwBD candidates in the subjects mentioned above. Candidates appearing in the final year examination in 2019-2020 session can also apply.
Age Limit : The upper age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years as on 30-09-2020 (relaxable upto five years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, PwBD and female candidates and three years in the case of OBC).
All disputes relating to the conduct of the examination or any matter connected with this advertisement shall be dealt in the jurisdiction of National Capital Territory of Delhi Court.
Fee : Rs.1500/- (General/EWS/OBC) + Transaction charges as applicable.
Rs. 1200/- (SC/ST) + Transaction charges as applicable.
PwBD exempted from payment of fee
Information bulletin/brochure : online application form and other details will be available at both, PGIMER, Chandigarh website pgimer.edu.in and ICMR, New Delhi website: icmr.nic.in/. Candidates may visit the websites w.e.f. 27.04.2020. The last date for filling of online application is 27.05.2020. Only online application will be accepted, no other mode of submission of application will be accepted.
START DATE FOR FILLING OF ONLINE APPLICATION FORM : 27.04.2020
LAST DATE FOR FILLING OF ONLINE APPLICATION FORM : 27.05.2020
(Not to be extended in any case)
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