The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration with Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh conducts National Level Examination for award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Life Science/Social Science stream.

ICMR JRF exam is the entry gate for admission to PhD/ Research Programme in a Medical College/Hospital/University/National Laboratory/Institution of Higher Learning and Research as applicable

The fellowship is awarded on merit basis as per the entrance exam held.

ICMR JRF Eligibility Criteria

Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science or Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course

Age Limit

The age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years (upper age limit relaxable upto 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, physically handicapped (PH) and female candidates, 3 years in the case of OBC category

ICMR JRF 2017 Important Dates

Date of Opening of Registration: 10th April 2017

Last Date for Filling of Online Application: 13th May 2017

Date of Entrance Exam (JRF): 16th July 2017 (Sunday)

Contact-

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi
Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar,
Post Box 4911, New Delhi-110029