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The Post of One Jrf Under Csir Emr

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of One Jrf Under Csir Emr administered by INDIAPOST Authority (Delhi).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: INDIAPOST Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-13 Posting Jurisdiction: Delhi

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 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	1 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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for The Post of One Jrf Under Csir Emr?

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 2026-08-13. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from INDIAPOST Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain indiapost.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official CSIR-HRDG or IndiaPost recruitment portal to initiate One Time Registration (OTR), ensuring all personal details match your Aadhaar card and educational certificates for future verification.

Upload scanned copies of original documents including passport-sized photographs, signature, degree certificates, and category certificates in the specified JPEG or PDF format as per the portal's technical guidelines.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit, or debit cards, ensuring the transaction status reflects as successful before closing.

Review the submitted application form thoroughly for any discrepancies, download the final confirmation page, and retain the unique registration number for all future correspondence and status tracking.

Monitor the official portal for the release of the admit card, which is typically issued two weeks prior to the examination date, and print it on A4 paper for entry.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Post of One Jrf Under Csir Emr 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
Computer Based Screening	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, and Basic Research Methodology.
Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Advanced subject-specific knowledge related to the CSIR project domain, including core scientific principles and laboratory techniques.
Document Verification	Qualifying Nature	Verification of educational credentials, research experience, age proof, and category certificates against original documents.
Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on the weighted performance in the screening and domain specialization stages.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Junior Research Fellows (JRF) under CSIR EMR schemes are governed by DST guidelines rather than standard 7th CPC civil service pay scales. The current fellowship is fixed at Rs 37,000 per month for the first two years. Dearness Allowance is not applicable to JRFs; however, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is granted based on the city of posting (X: 27%, Y: 18%, Z: 9% of the fellowship amount). There is no Transport Allowance or standard NPS deduction as this is a contractual fellowship, not a permanent government post. Consequently, the gross monthly emolument varies between Rs 40,330 and Rs 46,990 depending on the city classification. Statutory deductions like Professional Tax may apply based on state regulations. This fellowship is purely temporary, linked to specific research projects, and does not carry the benefits of regularized central government service or pension schemes under the 7th CPC framework.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates are entitled to 3 years. PwBD candidates are granted 10 years of age relaxation, with additional provisions for specific disability categories. The EWS category is entitled to a 10% vertical reservation quota subject to the submission of a valid Income and Asset Certificate. Women candidates and those from reserved categories are often exempted from application fees or provided significant concessions as per the specific recruitment notification. All reservations are subject to the production of valid, current-year certificates issued by competent authorities at the time of document verification.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Post of One Jrf Under Csir Emr

Is there a service bond for JRF positions?

No, JRF positions under CSIR EMR are project-based fellowships and do not require a mandatory service bond.

What is the probation period for this role?

There is no formal probation period as the role is a temporary research fellowship linked to the project duration.

Are marks normalized across different shifts?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, normalization is applied to ensure parity in difficulty levels.

What is the typical cutoff for selection?

Cutoffs are dynamic and depend on the number of vacancies, candidate performance, and the difficulty level of the paper.

Can I apply for multiple projects simultaneously?

Candidates are generally permitted to apply for multiple projects provided they meet the specific eligibility criteria for each.

Are posting locations fixed?

Postings are generally restricted to the specific CSIR laboratory or research center where the project is sanctioned.