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The Post of Jrf Under Serb Anrf

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of Jrf Under Serb Anrf administered by IPRC Authority (Himachal Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IPRC Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2) Cutoff Date: 2025-08-26 Posting Jurisdiction: Himachal Pradesh

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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. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2)	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 Jrf Under Serb Anrf?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2) 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 2025-08-26. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IPRC Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official IPRC Authority recruitment portal and access the designated career section to initiate registration by providing valid email credentials, active mobile numbers, and personal details.

Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) profile by uploading scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, and essential educational certificates adhering to specified dimension and file size guidelines.

Carefully fill out the detailed online application form for the JRF position under SERB-ANRF, verifying academic qualifications, research experience, discipline-specific eligibility, and category claims before final submission.

Proceed to the integrated secure payment gateway to complete the prescribed application fee payment, if applicable, ensuring generation of a successful transaction reference number and receipt confirmation.

Download and print the completed application form along with the digital fee receipt, and regularly check the portal for notifications regarding admit card generation and examination scheduling.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Post of Jrf Under Serb Anrf 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: Document Screening and Shortlisting	Non-scoring screening phase based on academic credentials and eligibility verification.	Verification of Essential Educational Qualifications (B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc or equivalent), Valid National Eligibility Test (NET) or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score validity, Percentage of marks in qualifying degrees, Completeness of application and fulfillment of specialized criteria
Stage 2: Technical Domain Interview	100 Marks \| Duration: 30 to 45 minutes per candidate	Advanced engineering or scientific principles relevant to the research project, Problem-solving and analytical reasoning abilities, Core subject specialization corresponding to the SERB-ANRF project domain, Defense of past academic projects, thesis work, and research aptitude
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying nature \| Duration: 1 to 2 Days	Physical verification of original degrees, mark sheets, and identity proofs, Caste, category, and income certificate validation as per central government norms, Comprehensive medical fitness examination by authorized medical boards, Biometric verification and background credentials check
Stage 4: Final Merit List Formulation	Based on Interview Performance (100 Percent weightage)	Compilation of scores secured in the technical interview, Application of statutory reservation rosters and guidelines, Resolution of tie-cases using date of birth and qualifying examination marks, Issuance of provisional offer of appointment and empanelment of waitlisted candidates

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under SERB-ANRF at IPRC Authority operates on a consolidated fellowship structure as per national science and technology funding guidelines, analogous to Central Government research positions. While not strictly bound to the standard 7th CPC Civil Services Pay Matrix civil pay scales, the standard monthly stipend for a JRF is set at INR 37,000 for the initial two years, and upgrades to INR 42,000 for the subsequent SRF tenure. Dearness Allowance (DA) is typically not applicable to fellowship grants, but House Rent Allowance (HRA) is admissible at 9 percent, 18 percent, or 27 percent depending on the classification of the city of posting (X, Y, or Z categories) if institutional hostel accommodation is not provided. The gross monthly emoluments aggregate to approximately INR 40,330 to INR 46,990 inclusive of HRA. Statutory deductions include applicable professional tax or institutional welfare funds, yielding an estimated net in-hand salary close to the gross amount.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are strictly implemented in accordance with official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum (OM) guidelines. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. EWS candidates receive a 10 percent vertical reservation subject to income and asset verification norms. Women candidates and reserved category applicants are exempted from application fees as per prevailing government instructions.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Post of Jrf Under Serb Anrf

What is the criteria for shortlisting candidates for the interview stage?

Shortlisting is primarily done based on academic performance in qualifying degrees (B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc), valid GATE/NET scores, and relevant research experience aligned with the specific SERB-ANRF project requirements.

Is there any normalization process applied to the selection scores?

Since the primary selection mechanism involves a direct technical interview of shortlisted candidates rather than a mass computer-based written test, score normalization is generally not applicable.

Is there a service bond requirement for the JRF position?

JRF positions are temporary project-based appointments tied to the duration of the SERB-ANRF research grant and do not carry a mandatory permanent service bond, though resignation notice periods apply.

What is the probation period for this fellowship?

The initial appointment is typically on a temporary project basis with a review period of 6 months to 1 year, where continuation depends entirely on satisfactory research progress and performance.

What subjects are covered in the interview syllabus?

The interview covers advanced topics from the candidate's core engineering or science discipline, specific technical requirements of the SERB-ANRF project, and fundamental research methodologies.

What are the primary posting locations for selected candidates?

Selected candidates will be posted at the IPRC Authority facility or associated research centers where the specific SERB-ANRF funded project is officially hosted and executed.