IGCAR JRF Vacancy: Recruitment for Junior Research Fellow at ICMR—who can apply? Check all the eligibility criteria..

IGCAR JRF Vacancy 2026: The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, has invited applications for the recruitment of 50 Junior Research Fellows (JRF). These positions are in the fields of Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Engineering Sciences. Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for this recruitment.

The application process began on June 22, 2026, and candidates can fill out the online form until July 13, 2026. The maximum age limit for application is set at 28 years. Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official IGCAR website.

What are the application criteria?
Category    Educational Qualification    Additional Condition
A - Physics    M.Sc./Integrated M.Sc. in Physics    Chemistry in B.Sc. and Mathematical Physics/Numerical Methods in M.Sc.
A - Materials Science    M.Sc. in Materials Science/Materials Science and Engineering    Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in B.Sc.
A - Chemistry    M.Sc./Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry    Physics and Mathematics in B.Sc.
A - Radiation Physics    M.Sc. in Radiation Physics    Physics/Chemistry and Mathematics in B.Sc.; Mathematical Physics in M.Sc.
B    M.Tech./M.E. in Nuclear Engineering/Nuclear Science and Technology    No additional condition
C    B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. Engg. in relevant engineering    Direct interview for scores above the GATE cut-off
D    M.E./M.Tech. in Physics/Chemistry or related subjects. Valid GATE score required; screening test applicable if unavailable
IGCAR JRF 2026: Required Documents
Proof of date of birth (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License)
All academic certificates and mark sheets (starting from Class 10)
Experience certificate (if applicable)
SC/ST/OBC category certificate (if applicable)
Disability (PwBD) certificate (if applicable)
NOC for candidates employed in Government/PSU/Autonomous institutions
GATE, UGC-CSIR NET, or JEST scorecard (if claimed)
Original copies and self-attested photocopies of all documents

What is the remuneration?
Selected candidates will be admitted to the PhD program under the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI). During the research period, they will receive a monthly fellowship (stipend) ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹42,000.

IGCAR JRF Recruitment 2026: How to apply?
First, visit the official IGCAR website: igcar.gov.in.
Click on the 'JRF Recruitment 2026' link on the homepage.
Complete the 'New Registration' process and enter the required details.
Log in using your registration number and password.
Fill in personal, academic, and other necessary information in the application form.
Upload a passport-sized photograph, signature, and the required documents.
Submit the final application form.

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