IGCAR JRF Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 50 Junior Research Fellowship Posts
Loading contents...
Job Summary
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) invites applications for 50 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts in Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Engineering Sciences. Candidates must be Indian nationals with a minimum 55% aggregate in relevant postgraduate degrees. The online application window is from 22 June 2026 to 13 July 2026. Selected candidates will register for Ph.D. under Homi Bhabha National Institute and receive a monthly stipend ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹42,000. This is a great opportunity for science and engineering graduates aiming for research careers.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam |
| Advertisement No. | IGCAR/02/2026 |
| Post | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total Fellowships | 50 (approximate, may vary) |
| Eligible Nationality | Indian Nationals only |
| Application Mode | Online only (no hardcopy accepted) |
| Application Start Date | 22 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Screening Test Date | 02 August 2026 (tentative) |
| Interview | Third week of August 2026 (tentative), at Kalpakkam |
| Stipend Range | ₹25,000 – ₹42,000 per month |
| Official Website | igcar.gov.in/recruitment.html |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 50 (approximate) |
इस सेक्शन में आपको पता चलता है कि कुल कितनी vacancies हैं। यहाँ सिर्फ JRF के लिए 50 पद हैं।
Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification Details |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
|
यहाँ आपको पता चलेगा कि किस subject और degree के साथ apply करना है। हर category के लिए अलग eligibility दी गई है।
Age Limit
| Post Name | Age Limit Details |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Maximum 28 years as on 13 July 2026. OBC Relaxation: +3 years SC/ST Relaxation: +5 years PwBD Relaxation: +10 years Only SSC/Matriculation/HSC certificate or birth certificate accepted for DOB proof. |
आयु सीमा आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि के अनुसार है। आरक्षित वर्गों के लिए छूट भी उपलब्ध है।
Application Fee
- Application fee is payable during final online submission.
- The exact fee amount per category is not specified in the notification.
- IGCAR only collects this one-time fee; no refundable deposits or other charges.
- Candidates must check the fee amount on the application portal during submission.
यहाँ application fee के बारे में बताया गया है, ध्यान रखें कि फीस ऑनलाइन ही देनी है और इसकी जानकारी फॉर्म में मिलेगी।
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 22 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Online Application Closing Date | 13 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Screening Test (Tentative) | 02 August 2026 |
| Personal Interview (Tentative) | Third week of August 2026 |
महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ ध्यान से नोट करें ताकि आप आवेदन समय पर कर सकें और परीक्षा की तैयारी कर सकें।
Selection Process
- Screening Test on 02 August 2026 (tentative) at multiple centres including Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad.
- Interview in person at Kalpakkam in the third week of August 2026 (tentative).
- Exemptions from Screening Test based on category and qualifying exams like UGC-CSIR-NET, JEST, GATE.
- Shortlisting based on screening test or direct interview eligibility.
| Category | Screening Test Exemption Condition |
|---|---|
| A | Valid UGC-CSIR-NET Fellowship, valid JEST score, or valid GATE score after Master’s degree |
| B | No exemption; must appear for Screening Test |
| C | Valid GATE score above IGCAR cut-off or valid JEST score – Direct Interview |
| D | Exempt if admitted to M.E./M.Tech. via valid GATE; others must appear for Screening Test |
चुनाव प्रक्रिया में Screening Test और Interview होते हैं, लेकिन कुछ categories को direct interview का मौका भी मिलता है।
How To Apply
- Visit the official IGCAR recruitment page or JRF Exam Portal (https://igcjrf.in/).
- Register with valid email and password; some details cannot be changed later.
- Fill the application form carefully with academic and personal details.
- Select preferred Screening Test centre.
- Pay application fee online.
- Print the submitted application, affix photo, and sign it for verification.
- Download and carry Admit Card with photo ID for Screening Test and Interview.
आवेदन भरते समय ध्यान दें कि सभी जानकारी सही भरें, क्योंकि गलत जानकारी से आपका आवेदन रद्द हो सकता है।
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (JRF Exam Portal) | https://igcjrf.in/ |
| Official IGCAR Recruitment Page | https://www.igcar.gov.in/recruitment.html |
| Query Email | jrfrect@igcar.gov.in |
सभी ज़रूरी लिंक यहाँ दिए गए हैं ताकि आप सीधे आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर जा सकें।
IGCAR JRF Recruitment 2026 – Areas of Research
| Discipline | Key Research Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | Condensed matter physics, defect solid-state physics, computational physics (DFT/MD simulations), surface and interface physics, radiation-resistant polymers and graphene-based materials, magnetic nanomaterials and nanofluids, reactor physics, radiation physics (shielding, dosimetry, environmental radioactivity) |
| Chemical Sciences | Chemical thermodynamics, solid-state and high-temperature chemistry, electrochemistry, spectroscopy and lasers, radiochemistry, actinide chemistry, trace/ultra-trace analytical techniques, nano-ceramics, super-hydrophobic and corrosion-resistant coatings, computational chemistry, Metal Organic Frameworks (MOF) |
| Engineering Sciences | Chemical process engineering, ML/ANN-based signal and image processing for non-destructive evaluation (NDE), electromagnetic sensor development, thermal hydraulics, computational fluid dynamics, robotics, materials synthesis and characterization, fracture mechanics, corrosion science, nuclear engineering |
यहाँ आपको research के मुख्य क्षेत्र समझने को मिलेंगे, जिससे आपकी specialization के अनुसार apply करना आसान होगा।
IGCAR JRF Recruitment 2026 – Stipend and Fellowship Tenure
| Post Name | Stipend and Duration |
|---|---|
| Direct Ph.D. | Years 1-2: ₹37,000/month; Years 3-5: ₹42,000/month; Contingency grant ₹60,000/year; Duration: 5 years |
| Integrated Ph.D. (single degree) | Year 1: ₹25,000/month + ₹30,000 one-time book allowance; Years 2-3: ₹37,000/month; Years 4-6: ₹42,000/month; Contingency grant ₹60,000/year from Year 2; Duration: 6 years |
| Integrated Ph.D. (dual degree) | Year 1: ₹25,000/month + ₹30,000 one-time book allowance; Years 2-3: ₹37,000/month; Years 4-7: ₹42,000/month; Contingency grant ₹60,000/year from Year 2; Duration: 7 years |
फेलोशिप के दौरान आपको किस प्रकार का stipend मिलेगा और कितने साल तक मिलेगा, यह पूरी जानकारी यहाँ दी गई है।
IGCAR JRF Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required
- Date of Birth proof (Aadhaar/Driving License/Passport/PAN Card/Voter ID)
- Educational certificates and marksheets from SSC/Class 10 onwards
- Experience certificates (if applicable)
- Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC (valid as on 13 July 2026)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if employed in govt./PSU)
- Proof of GATE/UGC-CSIR-NET/JEST score (if claimed)
Interview में document verification के लिए ये सभी दस्तावेज़ साथ लेकर जाएँ।
IGCAR JRF Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions
- Candidature provisional until document verification at final stage.
- Medical fitness certificate required before joining.
- Selected candidates list published on igcar.gov.in and notified via email.
- Subsidized bachelor hostel accommodation available during fellowship.
- Selected candidates can join Contributory Health Service Scheme (CHSS).
- Fellowship does not guarantee regular employment and is not counted as service.
- Records of non-selected candidates retained for 6 months only.
- Legal disputes under Chennai jurisdiction; English version of notification is official.
इन निर्देशों का पालन करना बहुत जरूरी है ताकि आपकी selection प्रक्रिया smooth रहे।
FAQ
- Q1. How many vacancies are there in IGCAR JRF Recruitment 2026?
- There are approximately 50 Junior Research Fellowships available.
- Q2. What is the last date to apply for IGCAR JRF 2026?
- The last date to apply online is 13 July 2026 by 23:59 hrs.
- Q3. What is the age limit for IGCAR JRF Recruitment 2026?
- Maximum age is 28 years as on closing date, with relaxations for reserved categories.
- Q4. What is the minimum qualification required for IGCAR JRF 2026?
- Minimum 55% aggregate at graduation and post-graduation (50% for reserved categories) in specified disciplines.
- Q5. Is there a written exam for IGCAR JRF Recruitment 2026?
- Yes, a Screening Test is scheduled tentatively on 02 August 2026, with some exemptions for qualified candidates.
People Also Ask
- What is the stipend amount for IGCAR JRF?
- The stipend ranges from ₹25,000 to ₹42,000 per month depending on the year and course.
- Can final year students apply for IGCAR JRF?
- Yes, final year students can apply if they complete all requirements before the closing date.
- Is there a direct interview option?
- Candidates with valid GATE/JEST/UGC-CSIR-NET scores may be exempted from screening test and directly interviewed.
- How to check application status for IGCAR JRF?
- Check the official portal https://igcjrf.in/ or igcar.gov.in for updates after login.
- Are there any reservation benefits?
- Yes, age relaxation and eligibility conditions differ for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per government rules.
Who Should Apply
यह जॉब उन candidates के लिए best है जो Nuclear Science, Physics, Chemistry या Engineering में research करना चाहते हैं। Freshers और final year students भी apply कर सकते हैं, बशर्ते वे अंतिम परिणाम समय पर दे दें। Experienced candidates भी apply कर सकते हैं यदि उनके पास relevant national level exam scores (जैसे GATE) हैं। यह नौकरी research field में career बनाना चाहते candidates के लिए एक golden opportunity है।
Job Difficulty / Competition Level
IGCAR JRF Recruitment की screening test और interview moderate to high competition वाला होता है क्योंकि यह prestigious research position है। लगभग 50 पदों के लिए हजारों आवेदन होते हैं। Screening test में theoretical knowledge और aptitude दोनों को परखा जाता है। जो candidates national level exams जैसे GATE/JEST/UGC-CSIR-NET से exempt होते हैं, उन्हें direct interview का मौका मिलता है, जिससे competition थोड़ा कम होता है।
Preparation Tips
तैयारी शुरू करने के लिए पहले official syllabus और previous year question papers देखें। Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics और Engineering के core concepts पर focus करें। National level exam syllabus (GATE/JEST) को भी ध्यान में रखें क्योंकि ये score आपको direct interview का मौका दे सकते हैं। Mock tests और time management पर ध्यान दें। Application form में सही जानकारी भरना भी जरूरी है, इसलिए documents ready रखें।
Common Mistakes to Avoid
सबसे बड़ी गलती application form में गलत या incomplete जानकारी भरना है, जो rejection का कारण बन सकती है। Eligibility criteria को ध्यान से पढ़ें, खासकर qualification और age limit को। Screening test exemption के लिए अपने national level exam scores सही तरीके से अपलोड करें। अंतिम तिथि से पहले आवेदन करें, क्योंकि late applications स्वीकार नहीं होंगे। दस्तावेज़ verification के लिए सभी original certificates साथ रखें।
Related internal link: For other opportunities, check Latest Govt Jobs.
“`
Related Categories
Disclaimer
Yeh job post sirf informational purpose ke liye banayi gayi hai taaki aapko recruitment ki details simple aur samajhne layak format me mil sake.
Time ke saath details me changes ho sakte hain (jaise dates, vacancies, eligibility, etc.). Isliye apply karne se pehle official notification ko zarur verify karein.
Hum kisi bhi typing error, outdated information ya misunderstanding ke liye zimmedar nahi honge.