ICMR JRF latest info

The entrance examination is usually held once a year in first/second week of July, on a Sunday, but this year due to COVID-19 pandemic entrance date are yet to be decided.

The validity of fellowship awarded to a candidate by ICMR is one year from the date of issue of Award letter.

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.

Marks required for selection:

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 PH/VH.

Amount of fellowship availed by candidate after qualifying ICMR - JRF:

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. 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.