ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) – the apex body of biomedical research in India, conducts exam for JRF (Junior Research Fellowshi...
ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) – the apex body of biomedical research in India, conducts exam for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) every year in the 2nd/3rd Sunday of July. Like previous years, ICMR has issued notification for ICMR JRF Exam 2011.
How to apply for ICMR JRF exam? This blog post discusses this in a nut shell to help you apply for the same while in my next blog post titled: ICMR JRF Exam pattern, Sample papers & Books I would try to provide you the prep materials for this exam.
First: What is on offer for ICMR JRF:
On being selected as an ICMR JRF, you would be offered stipend of Rs. 16,000/- per month for two years. The progress of research work would be evaluated annually through annual progress reports.
On completion of two years as JRF the stipend of a fellow may be increased to Rs. 18,000/- p.m. for 3rd year on the basis of assessment of candidate's research progress / achievements. Upon such a recommendation, the fellow will be called SRF.
In the event of the Committee not recommending upgradation, the fellow will continue as JRF with a stipend of Rs. 16,000/- per month for the 3rd year or his/her fellowship may be terminated depending on the decision of the Committee. The duration as SRF may be for a maximum duration of 3 years. Thus, the total tenure as JRF plus SRF shall not exceed 5 (five) years.
How many ICMR JRF are available in 2011?
120 JRF in Biomedical sciences (Life sciences) & 30 in Social Sciences.
On being selected for ICMR JRF programme, the candidates would be permitted to enroll themselves for the Ph.D. programme in any University recognised by the UGC/MCI.
ICMR JRF Selection process:
Selection process for JRF in ICMR consists of a national written test to be conducted in eight centres viz. Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai,Hyderabad, Varanasi and Guwahati.
The test consists of a 125 mark paper to be answered in 2 hours. More about the pattern of ICMR JRF exam can be found in my next blog post titled: ICMR JRF Exam pattern, Sample papers & Books.
Eligibilities for ICMR JRF Exam 2011:
Age eligibility: Max. 28 years as on 30-09-2011
Age relaxations:5 years for SC/ST/PH/female candidate & 3 years for OBC.
Academic qualification eligibility:
Min. 55% (50% for the SC/ST/PH) in M.Sc,/M.A. or equivalent degree in any of following disciplines:
For Life Sciences stream:
Microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics, immunology, Pharmacology, zoology, botany, environmental sciences and veterinary sciences.
For Social Sciences stream:
Psychology, sociology, anthropology, social work, Home sciences, Statistics & Health Economics.
Final year students can also apply provided they can provide the proof of acquiring the qualification latest by 30th September 2011.
ICMR JRF Exam 2011 Application form:
You need to apply for ICMR JRF Exam through the application form provided by ICMR.
How to apply for ICMR JRF Exam is given very clearly in section: “HOW TO APPLY “ in page 7 of the notification.
After filling in the form, you need to send the same to reach within the last date to following address:
Registrar, PGIMER, Sector 12, Chandigarh-160012.
Important dates for ICMR JRF Exam 2011:
Last date for receipt of completed form in PGIMER: 17.05.2011 (For remote areas: 21.05.2011)
Date of ICMR JRF Exam 2011: Sunday, July 17th 2011
Result date of ICMR JRF Exam 2011: 1st week September 2011.
Result would be communicated through post. ICMR JRF Exam 2011 result would also be available in the ICMR website as well as in PGIMER website.
Hope with above information you can apply confidently for ICMRJRF exam. How to prepare for the same? Please visit my next blog post titled: ICMR JRF Exam pattern, Sample papers & Books for that. Best wishes!
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