Inviting applications for Direct SRF and Research Associate at HRDCSIR- B.Pharm, M.Pharm, M.Sc eligible

The Human Resource Development (HRD) Group of COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR), New Delhi, provides opportunities to bright young men and women in the form of direct Senior Research Fellowships (SRFs) and Research Associateships (RAs) for training in methods of research under the expert guidance of faculty members/scientists working in universities, laboratories and institutes of Government Departments and recognised laboratories of industry in various fields of science and technology.

The Fellowships/Associateships are tenable in all the universities and deemed universities /IITs/ postgraduate colleges/government research establishments, including CSIR, R&D establishments of recognised public sector, industrial firms and other recognised institutions. Only Indian citizens are eligible for the award. The award is for fixed tenure and does not imply any assurance or guarantee for subsequent employment by CSIR to the beneficiary. CSIR reserves the right to determine the place of work in India best suited to provide necessary facilities in the areas of science and technology in which the awardee is to specialize. Selected Fellows and Associates must devote their full time to the approved research programs. Fellows and Associates cannot take up any other remunerative jobs/assignments during their tenure.

Senior Research Fellowships
Essential Qualifications : MSc/BE/B. Tech or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal and should have completed at least two years of post- MSc/BE/B. Tech research experience as on the last date of application, as evidenced from fellowship/ associateship or from date of registration for Ph.D. OR M.Tech/ME or equivalent degree in engineering/technology with at least 60% marks.
OR BE/B. Tech or equivalent degree with at least 60% marks and two years of research experience as on the last date of application.
OR MBBS/BDS or equivalent with at least 60% marks and one-year internship.
OR BPharm/BVSc/BSc (Ag) or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in SCI Journal and should have completed at least three years of research experience as on the last date of application, evidenced from fellowship/associateship or from date of registration for Ph.D.
OR MPharm/MVSc/MSc (Ag)/MPhil or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in SCI Journal and should have at least one year research experience as on the last date of application, evidenced from fellowship/associateship or from date of registration for PhD. Documents supporting the research, teaching experience (not below the undergraduate level), and Ph.D. registration should be submitted online.
Those who have been awarded PhD/MD/MS/MDS degrees or have submitted their thesis for the award of PhD/MD/MS/MDS degrees are not eligible for the position of SRF. Those who are eligible for RA will not be considered for SRF.
Employed Candidates : These fellowships are held on a full-time basis. Therefore, simultaneous employment elsewhere is not permitted. However, those desirous of pursuing higher studies but employed presently, whether temporary or permanent, may apply with an undertaking that, if selected, they will resign from the job before taking up the fellowship. The application will be rejected if the undertaking is not provided.
Stipend and Tenure
Rs. 42000/- per month during the entire tenure of fellowship or date of PhD viva-voce, whichever is earlier. In addition, each SRF will receive a contingent grant of a maximum of Rs. 20,000/-p.a. SRF will be tenable initially for a maximum of two years or depending upon the fellowship tenure already availed. The term is extendable by one year on the basis of an assessment of the progress already made as judged by a three-member assessment committee. Those who have held or are holding equivalent fellowships awarded under various schemes of all India grant-giving agencies such as DST, DBT, ICMR, UGC, ICAR, etc., may apply subject to the condition that the total tenure inclusive of CSIR fellowship shall not exceed three years. Those who have already availed, or would have availed by 31st December 2024, JRF for 5 years or SRF for 3 years from any source need not apply. The combined tenure of JRF and SRF will not exceed five years. SRF will be terminated from the date of PhD viva voce or completion of tenure, whichever is earlier. Those who are already holding equivalent fellowship should specify the reason for applying. The application is likely to be rejected if the reason is not specified.

Research Associateships
Essential Qualifications : PhD (in science or engineering subject) or MD/MS/MDS (in medical science subject) or ME/MTech/MPharm/MVSc with three years R&D experience as on the last date of application, evidenced from fellowship or associateship or from date of registration of PhD. PhD (science/engineering) thesis submitted is also eligible for RA’ship. Selection in such cases will be subject to the condition that PhD viva-voce is done & declared qualified for the award of PhD/awarded PhD degree before the expiry of the validity of the award offer. The candidate applying for a Research Associateship must have at least one research publication in a standard refereed journal as listed in Journal Citation Reports (JCR).
Employed candidates, whether temporary or permanent, and also those who have already availed higher fellowships/associateships like Senior Research Associateships, etc., will not be considered for RAship.
Stipend : The stipend of RA will be Rs 58,000 for the entire tenure: In addition, each RA will receive a contingent grant of a maximum of Rs. 20,000/-p.a.
Tenure : RA will be tenable initially for one year. It may be extended further annually at the discretion of CSIR based on the three-member assessment committee report. The total tenure of RA is fixed for 3 years. Those who have availed or are holding equivalent Associateships under various schemes of All-India grant-giving agencies such as DST, DBT, ICMR, UGC, ICAR, etc., may apply subject to the condition that the total tenure of RA, including that of CSIR, shall not exceed three years
Those who have already availed equivalent grants of any kind for three years shall not apply.

Other Conditions / Information
AGE LIMIT:
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) : Maximum 32 years as on the last date of application.
Research Associate (RA) : Maximum 35 years as on the last date of application.
Upper age limit is relaxable by five years for SC/ST/Physically handicapped and women candidates and three years in case of OBC (non-creamy layer) applicants.
SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR SRF / RA : Selection will be made through interviews of candidates short-listed based on their academic records, experience, research publications, and assessment of proposed research work by discipline-wise high-level expert committees. The SC/ST candidates called for interview will be paid single second-class rail/bus fare to and fro by the shortest route from the station mentioned in the address for correspondence given in the online application form, from (within India) to the place of interview on production of documentary proof as per rule in force. Merely fulfilling the essential qualifications will not entitle a candidate to be called for an interview. CSIR reserves the right to call or not to call a candidate for interview.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES
The candidates should carefully read these instructions before submitting their applications :
i. A candidate can apply in only one subject code. The code number of the subject should be carefully selected (given in Appendix I) and indicated against the appropriate column. It should be directly related to past education, experience, and future area of study. Identification of irrelevant code or code not matching the proposed research topic may lead to the rejection of the application. No change of code would be permitted after submission of the online application. Details from the time of obtaining the qualifying degree till the last date of application should be mentioned clearly in column 19 of the application form. An unaccounted period, if any, may lead to rejection.
ii. All the necessary documents, i.e. office orders supporting the research experience mentioned in column 19 of the application form and proof of PhD registration, should be attached. Otherwise, the application will be rejected. No testimonial will be accepted as proof of research experience.
iii. Candidates should be prepared to produce an original certificate, PhD registration, research experience (office orders), reprints & letter(s) of acceptance about papers under publication, NET, and GATE certificate at the time of interview and later when required.
iv. Applications will be processed on the basis of information provided in the online application. (If the information given in the application form does not match with the originals at the time of verification of documents, the candidate may not be allowed to appear for the interview).
v. Those who have already applied three times and not called or not selected need not to apply.
vi. The date of the interview will not be changed on request from candidates.
vii. Misrepresentation or hiding of facts shall lead to disqualification.
viii. Every effort is made by CSIR to have committees with wide-ranging expertise, however, complaints of rejection on this account will not be entertained by CSIR.
ix. The decision of CSIR on all matters, including calling for interview, selection, recommendation, placement, etc., shall be final. No correspondence in the matter will be entertained.
x. The research supervisor should not be the blood relative.
xi. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. No interim enquiries will be attended too.