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Jrf Recruitment in a Serb Dst Proj

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Jrf Recruitment in a Serb Dst Proj administered by ISTRAC Authority (Tamil Nadu).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ISTRAC Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2024-01-01 Posting Jurisdiction: Tamil Nadu

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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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Shortlisted Candidate Interview Cars DRDO Projec	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Shortlisted Candidates Called Interview the	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2022-12-11
Shortlisted Candidates Selected the Interviews	1 Openings	Rs. 44,900 - 47,600 (Level-7)	2026-09-30
List of Candidates Shortlisted Jrf Selection	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by ISTRAC

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Comprehensive Amc for 10 of 500kw Solar Pcu Model Hiverter Np201i at Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract of 800 Kld Stp and 30 Kld Etp N Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract of Electrical Sanitary Napkin I Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Construction of Community Recreation Activities Basketball Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Jrf Recruitment in a Serb Dst Proj?

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 2024-01-01. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from ISTRAC Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official ISRO/ISTRAC recruitment portal, locate the specific SERB-DST JRF project notification, and complete the One-Time Registration by providing valid personal and academic credentials.

Log in using the generated OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying academic qualifications, GATE/NET scores, and prior research experience in the relevant domain.

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

Proceed to the online payment gateway to pay the application fee, if applicable, and submit the application; download the system-generated application form and fee receipt for future reference.

Monitor the portal for the release of the shortlisted candidates list and download the call letter/admit card for the written test or interview using registration credentials.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Jrf Recruitment in a Serb Dst Proj 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 and Shortlisting	Qualifying / No Marks	Academic Performance (B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech), GATE/NET Percentile and Score Validity, Relevance of Specialization to Project Domain, Prior Research Publications or Project Work
Stage 2: Written Screening Test	100 Marks / 90 Minutes	Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Methods, Digital Signal Processing and Communication Systems, Electromagnetics, Antennas, and RF Circuit Design, Programming in C/C++ or MATLAB for Scientific Computing
Stage 3: Technical Personal Interview	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Master's Thesis Defense and Research Methodology, Core Electronics and Communication Engineering Concepts, Project-Specific Technical Questions, Problem-Solving and Analytical Aptitude
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Degrees and Certificates, Validation of Category and GATE/NET Scorecards, General Physical Fitness Assessment by Authorized Medical Officer

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Under the SERB-DST guidelines, a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at ISTRAC receives a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years. While it is a consolidated fellowship, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is provided as per central government norms based on the city category. For Class X cities like Bengaluru, where ISTRAC is headquartered, HRA is applicable at 27% (amounting to Rs. 9,990). Since this is a project-based fellowship, standard Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% and Transport Allowance (TA) do not apply directly as they would for regular cadre posts. Therefore, the gross monthly salary stands at Rs. 46,990. No National Pension System (NPS) or Provident Fund (PF) deductions are made from this consolidated fellowship, resulting in an estimated in-hand net monthly salary of approximately Rs. 46,500 after minor professional tax deductions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and SERB-DST norms, reservation policies are strictly implemented for the JRF recruitment at ISTRAC. Age relaxations are granted to reserved categories: up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. While EWS candidates benefit from the 10% vertical reservation quota, women candidates are exempted from the application fee to promote gender diversity in scientific research. All certificates must align with central government formats.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Jrf Recruitment in a Serb Dst Proj

What is the minimum GATE/NET cutoff for shortlisting?

While there is no fixed cutoff, candidates with a valid GATE score or CSIR-UGC NET qualification in the top 15-20 percentile are typically shortlisted for the interview stage.

Is marks normalization applied to the screening test?

No, normalization is not applied as the written screening test is conducted in a single session for all eligible candidates applying for the specific project.

Is there a service bond for the JRF position?

There is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must sign an undertaking to complete the project tenure or provide a one-month notice before resigning.

What is the probation or evaluation period for this role?

The initial appointment is for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance evaluation by the Principal Investigator, up to the project's duration.

What is the primary focus of the interview syllabus?

The interview focuses heavily on the candidate's master's thesis, core electronics/communication concepts, programming skills, and the specific technical requirements of the SERB project.

Where will the selected JRF be posted?

The selected candidate will be posted at the ISTRAC campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka, where the primary research and project laboratory infrastructure is located.