Results Released For ICMR JRF 2022 Exam, Details

The award of JRF by the ICMR after successfully passing the examination will be subject to verification of documents, i.e. proof of age and qualifying mark sheet/degree in MSc/MA (Final) or equivalent exam, with requisite percentage of marks and also SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS certificates, if the candidate belongs to any of these categories.

Fellowship will be initiated from the date of PhD enrolment (generally within one year from the date of issue of JRF award letter), and it will be treated as the date of joining, the total duration being five years or submission of PhD thesis (whichever, is earlier). A total of 150 Fellowships would be awarded.

The candidates selected for the JRF program of ICMR would be permitted to enrol for the PhD program in biomedical/health research subjects of any University/Medical College recognized by the UGC/MCI. The duration of JRF will initially be limited until two years, carrying a monthly stipend of Rs. 31000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as applicable per Govt. rules and an annual contingency grant of Rs. 20000 per annum.

The progress of research work would be evaluated annually through annual progress reports (APR). On completion of two years as a JRF, the monthly stipend of a fellow may be increased to Rs. 35000 plus HRA from 3 rd year onwards based on an assessment of the candidate's research progress/achievements and upgradation report recommendation as submitted by the Institute's Assessment Committee.

In the event of the Committee not recommending upgradation, the fellow will continue as JRF with a stipend of Rs. 31000/- per month for the 3rd year, or the ICMR may terminate the fellowship. The duration of SRF may be for a maximum duration of three (03) years. Thus, the total tenure as JRF plus SRF shall not exceed 05 (five) years or until the submission of PhD thesis (whichever is earlier).

Selected candidates must join their respective fellowships on the prescribed date as indicated in the award letter issued by ICMR. The selection of those who fail to join by the specified date shall automatically stand cancelled.