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Research Fellow Icmr Project

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Research Fellow Icmr Project administered by IITP Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITP Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 20 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2020-12-18 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	20 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	20 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Due Date of Bid Submission Is Extended Till Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Due Date of Offer Submission Has Been Extended Up to Modificatio Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 12 of 01 2023 24 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-08-14

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Research Fellow Icmr Project?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2020-12-18. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IITP Authority?

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official IIT Patna recruitment portal, navigate to the project vacancies section, and complete the initial registration to generate a unique candidate login ID.

Fill out the online application form with personal, academic, and professional details, ensuring alignment with the specific ICMR project eligibility criteria and experience requirements.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including passport-size photograph, signature, consolidated mark sheets, degree certificates, and valid NET/GATE scorecard in the prescribed PDF format.

Pay the non-refundable application fee, if applicable, through the integrated SBI Collect payment gateway, and download the generated transaction receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and await the release of the shortlisted candidates list and interview call letters via email.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Research Fellow Icmr Project is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Screening of Applications	Shortlisting based on academic merit / No fixed duration	Academic credentials and post-graduate specialization, Relevance of prior research experience and publications, Valid CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or GPAT qualification scores
Stage 2: Written Screening Test	100 Marks / 90 Minutes	Research methodology and biostatistics, Basic biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology, Project-specific domain knowledge and analytical reasoning
Stage 3: Technical Personal Interview	100 Marks / 30-45 Minutes	Defense of prior academic research projects, Practical laboratory techniques and instrumentation handling, Understanding of the proposed ICMR project objectives
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Fitness	Qualifying / Half-day	Verification of original academic degrees and certificates, Category and reservation certificate validation, Basic physical and medical fitness clearance

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

For an ICMR Project Research Fellow (Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate) at IIT Patna, the compensation follows DST and ICMR guidelines aligned with the 7th CPC framework. A qualified Junior Research Fellow (JRF) with NET/GATE credentials receives a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000. For Class Y cities like Patna, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is admissible at 18% (Rs. 6,660), bringing the gross monthly fellowship to Rs. 43,660. Since this is a project-based contract, standard Dearness Allowance (DA) and Transport Allowance (TA) are not applicable. Deductions are limited to minor professional tax or optional medical insurance, ensuring a high in-hand net salary of approximately Rs. 43,000. Non-NET/GATE qualified candidates receive a lower bracket of Rs. 31,000 plus 18% HRA (Rs. 36,580 gross). This structure ensures competitive compensation aligned with central scientific cadres.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment for the ICMR project at IIT Patna adheres strictly to the Ministry of Social Justice and DoPT OM guidelines. While project-based temporary positions have flexible structures, standard age relaxations apply: SC/ST candidates receive 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) receive 3 years, and PwBD candidates receive 10 years of relaxation. EWS candidates benefit from the 10% vertical reservation policy where applicable. Furthermore, in accordance with Central Government norms, women candidates are exempted from paying application fees to encourage gender diversity in scientific research and development roles.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Research Fellow Icmr Project

What is the cut-off criteria for shortlisting candidates for the interview?

Shortlisting is based on academic performance, GATE/NET scores, and relevant research experience. Generally, a minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying post-graduate degree is mandatory.

Is there any normalization of marks applied for the written screening test?

No, since the written test is conducted in a single session for a limited number of screened candidates, score normalization is not required.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for this Research Fellow post?

There is no financial service bond, but selected candidates are expected to commit to the project for at least one year or until project completion.

What is the probation or performance evaluation period for this fellowship?

The initial appointment is for six months or one year, extendable based on satisfactory performance evaluation by the Principal Investigator (PI) and project duration.

Where can I find the detailed syllabus for the technical interview?

The interview focuses on core subjects of the qualifying degree, research methodology, and specific technical skills required for the ICMR project as detailed in the advertisement.

Where will the selected Research Fellow be posted?

The primary posting location will be the campus of IIT Patna, specifically within the designated research laboratory of the Principal Investigator.