JRF Vacancy at CSIR-CSMCRI | BPharm Graduates Apply Now
CSIR-CSMCRI invites applications for five temporary positions of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the CSIR GATE scheme. This JRF Vacancy provides a stipend of ₹ 37,000 p.m. (upgradable to ₹ 42,000) and offers the opportunity to register for the AcSIR Ph.D. program. Eligibility is restricted to B.Pharm degree holders with a valid GPAT qualification or B.E./B.Tech holders with a valid GATE score, ensuring the availability of these positions to qualified candidates for the JRF Vacancy. Interested candidates must submit their applications via email by 10th January, 2026.
- Job Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under CSIR GATE scheme
- Number of Posts: 5
- Last date of application: 10th January, 2026 (23.59 hrs. by e-mail)
About the Institution
CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), a prominent national research laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). CSIR-CSMCRI is dedicated to scientific and industrial research in marine chemicals, salt, water, and renewable energy. JRF Vacancy positions offered at the institute actively support high-level research training by offering fellowships like the JRF-GATE scheme, enabling eligible candidates to pursue their Ph.D. under the AcSIR program while contributing to national scientific objectives.
Eligibility
- Candidates with a B.Pharm degree and have qualified for GPAT are suitable, aligning with the JRF Vacancy requirements.
Age Limit
The upper age limit for JRF vacancy shall be 28 years which is relaxable as per CSIR rule.
Fellowship
- The stipend of a JRF-GATE will be Rs 37,000/ p.m for the first two years. In addition, an annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- per fellow will be provided to the University / Institution.
- On completion of two years as JRF-GATE, the fellowship will be upgraded to SRF (GATE) and the stipend will be increased to Rs. 42,000/- p.m for the 3rd and subsequent years, based on the assessment of Fellows’ research progress/achievements through an interview by an Expert Committee. HRA as per the institute rules.
- The selected candidate has an opportunity to be registered for the PhD program. The duration of the fellowship is a maximum of five years as per HRDG guidelines indicating the possible length of tenure within the JRF Vacancy. Other rules and regulations as per HRDG guidelines.
Application Process for the JRF Vacancy
- Interested candidates are requested to send their typed application (before the last date as mentioned above) along with scanned copies of certificates, mark sheets of educational qualification, certificates in support of the date of birth/categories, etc. in a single PDF file.
- Shortlisted candidates have to appear before the Selection Committee for an interview (date will be informed by e-mail).
- For this Research Job, you can send the application (single PDF FILE along with supporting documents) by Email to hrcell@csmcri.res.in. For any further information regarding the JRF Vacancy, you may also contact at the same Email ID.
- The Research Job position is purely temporary, and the maximum duration of the fellowship is 5 years. It would, therefore, not confer any right/claim, implicit or explicit, for any candidate for claiming extension or absorption in CSMCRI/CSIR, even if applied through the JRF Vacancy. No TA/DA will be given to attend the interview.
