Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR): Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) Exam 2009

Last updated: December 13, 2011 by +Sarbjit

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will hold a National Level Examination in collaboration with PGIMER, Chandigarh for determining the eligibility of candidates for awarding Junior Research Fellowships (JRF).

The award of Junior Research Fellowship to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding placement in a medical college / hospital / university / national laboratory / institution of higher learning and research as applicable. ICMR JRF Examination is the first step in the process of admission to the Ph.D/ Research Programme with help of ICMR.

Official ICMR website:

http://icmr.nic.in

Date of Exam:

July 12, 2009 (Sunday)

Last Date:

April 29, 2009 (May 06, 2009 for far flung areas)

Test Centers for ICMR JRF Fellowship Exam:

1. Chandigarh

2. Chennai

3. Delhi

4. Kolkata

5. Hyderabad

6. Guwahati

7. Mumbai

Number of Fellowships: A total of 150 Fellowships would be awarded.

120 Fellowships: Biomedical sciences with emphasis on Life Sciences (like microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, Pharmacology, zoology, Environment Science, botany, veterinary sciences, bio-informatics etc.).

30 Fellowships: Social sciences like psychology, sociology, home science, statistics, anthropology, social work and Health Economics.

Two separate merit lists will be made on the basis of their performance in the above test. The candidates selected for the JRF programme of ICMR would be permitted to enroll themselves for the Ph.D. programme of any University recognised by the UGC/MCI. However, the JRF programme would not have any connection with the Ph.D. programme. The validity of fellowship awarded to a candidate will be six months.

Another 100 candidates would be selected for consideration for positions of JRF under various research schemes of ICMR (subject to fulfilling the conditions for appointment under the schemes) for the duration of that scheme. These JRFs would also be permitted to complete Ph.D. while working in the scheme, if enrolled. The validity of result will be two years for placement in ICMR funded projects.

Duration and Emoluments:

1. The existing value of the fellowship is at present Rs. 12000/- (Rupees Twelve thousand only) Per month.

2. The duration of fellowship will initially be limited till three years carrying a monthly stipend of Rs. 12000/- and an annual contingency grant up to Rs. 20,000/- per annum. 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. 14,000/- 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. 12000/- 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.

Educational Qualification:

M.Sc./M.A. or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks for General/OBC Candidates and 50% for the SC/ST & physically handicapped candidates in their subjects.

Age Limit:

28 years maximum (relaxation as per rules)

Syllabus:

As prescribed by UGC.

Method of Selection

Scheme /Pattern of Test:

There will be one paper of 2 hours duration divided into two sections.

Section A (Aptitude):

This part will have 50 questions on

(i) scientific phenomenon in everyday life

(ii) general knowledge in sciences

(iii) common statistics.

Section B and C:

(B) Life Sciences and

(C) Social Science.

The candidate may attempt questions in either of the two areas. Each area of section B & C would have 100 questions and the candidate may attempt any 75 questions in the predesigned area of Section B or C.

Each question carries one mark.

Negative marking @ 0.25 will be made for each of the wrong answer. The questions in both the sections would appear in English only.

Subjects:

A. Life Sciences:

Microbiology	Physiology	Molecular biology
Genetics	Human nutrition	Human biology
Biotechnology	Biochemistry	Biophysics
Immunology	Pharmacology	Zoology
Botany	Veterinary science	Bio-informatics

B. Social Sciences:

Psychology,	Sociology	Home sciences
Statistics	Environmental sciences	Anthropology
Social work	Health economics

Source:
http://icmr.nic.in/jrf.htm

Download ICMR JRF 2009 Notification:

http://icmr.nic.in/jrf_2009.pdf

Download ICMR JRF 2009 Brochure:

http://icmr.nic.in/jrf2009/jrf_brochure.pdf

Download ICMR JRF 2009 Application Form:

http://icmr.nic.in/jrf2009/jrf_form.doc

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