Test for ICMR's Junior Research Fellowship
JRF Notification 2008
ICMR in collaboration with PGIMER, Chandigarh will hold national level examination for award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Life science/Social science stream on
Sunday, July 13th, 2008 at Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkatta, Mumbai and Hyderabad.
Last date for receipt of completed application is 25.4.2008.
Candidates from remote
areas /regions may submit by 2.5.2008.
Candidates are advised to refer ICMR website:icmr.nic.in.
APPLICATION FORMS SHALL BE AVAILABLE FROM : 24.3.2008
LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FORMS : 25.4.2008
A total of 150 Fellowships would be awarded; 120 fellowships awarded in Life Sciences stream (like
microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human biology, biotechnology, biochemistry,
bioinformatics, biophysics, immunology, zoology, environmental sciences, botany, veterinary sciences
etc), and thirty (30) fellowships in social sciences stream (like Psychology, Sociology, Home Science,
Statistics, Anthropology and Social work).
Application form duly completed must reach the Registrar; Academic Section PGIMER, Chandigarh-160012 by registered/Speed post on or before 25.4.2008. Candidate from remote areas /regions may
submit their application forms duly completed latest by 2.5.2008.
Eligibility:
Educational: M.Sc/M.A or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks for General/OBC Candidates and
50% for the SC/ST & physically handicapped (PH) candidates in the subjects mentioned above.
Candidates appearing in the final year examination (2007-2008) can also apply.
Age Limit: The upper age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years as on 30-09-2008 (relaxable
up to 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PH/ female candidates and 3 years in the case of
OBC.
Information bulletin containing the application form and other details will be available at PGIMER
Website http:// pgimer.nic.in and ICMR New Delhi website : icmr.nic.in . The candidates may apply in
the downloaded form together with requisite fee by demand draft in the name of Director, PGIMER,
Chandigarh. The prescribed application from along with Information brochure will also be available oncash payment (Not by Cheque or money order) from the office of Registrar, Academic Section, PGIMER,Chandigarh-160012 at the counter & ICMR, New Delhi from 24.03.2008 on payment of Rs. 500/- for General & OBC and Rs. 300/- for SC/ST/PH from 10.30AM to 12.30PM and from 2.30PMto 3.30 PM on all working days except Saturdays (On Saturday forms will be available at PGIMER,Chandigarh only from 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM) or by post for which request (inscribed on the envelope“Application form ICMR-JRF Exam -2008 must be accompanied with a Self addressed thick envelope
of size 8” x10” bearing Postage stamp of Rs. 30/- and requisite Bank draft. The Bank draft should be
preferably from any SBI Branch payable at SBI Medical Institute Branch (Code No. 1524), Chandigarh
(for General & OBC Rs. 500/- and Rs. 300/- for SC/ST/PH) drawn in favour of “Director, PGI,
Chandigarh”)
Candidates are advised to preserve photocopy of the Bank draft for further reference. SC/ST/OBC/PH
candidates should submit a copy of the certificate from the competent authority in English or Hindi along
with bank draft. All disputes relating to the conduct of the examination or any matter connected with this
advertisement shall be dealt in the jurisdiction of Delhi Court.
NOTE: No request for supply of form by post will be entertained after 20.4.2008
Registrar (Academic) PGIMER,
& Coordinator, ICMR-JRF Examination
