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Csir Young Scientist Award

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Csir Young Scientist Award administered by KOREA Authority (Maharashtra).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KOREA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Maharashtra

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Official Domain: korea.gov.in | Jurisdiction: Maharashtra

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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. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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

Related Active Openings under KOREA

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
August 19 2026 Result Walk in Interview on the Post of	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
August 20 2026 Result Walk in Interview Senior Research Fellow Srf	1 Openings	₹2,00,000 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
August 20 2026 Result Walk in Interview on the Post of	1 Openings	₹2,00,000 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Cs Estt Pggh Chennai Notification of Rr the Post	1 Openings	Rs. 44,900 - 47,600 (Level-7)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by KOREA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Office Furniture Nc 001140 Phy 17 18 NIT 01 2018 Revised Specs Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Office Furniture Nc 001432 Eps 18 19 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Old and Broken Furniture Items Old Newspaper Etc Will Be Sold Out Through Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of Cpvc Pipes Fittings Flanges Valves and Other	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 Csir Young Scientist Award?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KOREA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official recruitment portal of the authority, locate the dedicated recruitment tab, and complete the preliminary registration by providing a valid email address and mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in to the applicant dashboard to execute the One Time Registration process, accurately filling in personal details, educational qualifications, research publications, and professional experience parameters as mandated.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, category certificates, and requisite academic testimonials adhering strictly to the specified dimension, format, and file size guidelines of the portal.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the requisite non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit card, UPI, or debit card, and ensure receipt generation upon successful transaction completion.

Download and print the final submitted application form along with the transaction receipt, and subsequently monitor the portal notifications for the scheduled release and downloading of the official admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Csir Young Scientist Award 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: Computer Based Screening	200 Marks, 3 Hours	General Aptitude and Research Methodology, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Analysis, Scientific and Technical English Proficiency, Basic Computer Applications and Data Interpretation
Stage 2: Domain Specialization Seminar	100 Marks, 45 Minutes Presentation	Advanced Research Contributions and Publications, Domain-Specific Scientific Innovation and Novelty, Technical Depth in Chosen Scientific Discipline, Defense of Proposed Research Vision and Methodology
Stage 3: Comprehensive Viva-Voce Interview	100 Marks, Variable Duration	Expert Panel Interaction on Core Scientific Domains, Leadership and Project Management Potential, Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Scenarios, Communication Skills and Scientific Temperament
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical	Qualifying Nature	Authenticity Verification of Academic and Research Credentials, Caste, Category, and Experience Certificate Validation, Comprehensive Medical Fitness Examination by Designated Board, Final Merit List Compilation Based on Aggregate Performance

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

While the CSIR Young Scientist Award is a prestigious recognition rather than a standard central government cadre post, associated research positions or analogous senior scientist roles under Council of Scientific and Industrial Research operate strictly under the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix Level 11. The entry basic pay is fixed at INR 67,700. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance at 53 percent amounting to INR 35,881, House Rent Allowance ranging from 9 percent to 27 percent based on city classification (averaging INR 18,279 for Class X cities), and Transport Allowance of INR 7,200 plus applicable DA thereon, the calculated Gross Monthly Salary stands approximately at INR 131,260. After mandatory deductions including National Pension System contributions, Professional Tax, and Income Tax TDS, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between INR 112,000 and INR 117,000 per month, supplemented by professional update allowances and cumulative research grants as per institutional norms.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are implemented strictly in accordance with Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandums. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for OBC non-creamy layer candidates, and up to 10 years for PwBD applicants. The EWS category enjoys a 10 percent vertical reservation quota subject to income and asset verification criteria prescribed by the central government. Furthermore, female candidates and applicants belonging to reserved categories are fully exempted from payment of application fees to promote inclusive participation across all strata.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Csir Young Scientist Award

What is the typical qualifying cutoff percentage for the screening examination?

The qualifying cutoff is generally pegged at 40 percent for unreserved candidates and 35 percent for reserved category applicants in the screening stage, though final shortlisting depends on relative merit and vacancy ratios.

Is normalisation of scores applied if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, standard statistical normalisation formulae approved by central authorities are applied to adjust for any variance in difficulty levels across multiple shifts to ensure absolute parity among candidates.

Is there any mandatory service bond required upon selection?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a service surety bond pledging to serve the organisation for a minimum continuous period of three to five years, failing which proportionate training costs must be reimbursed.

What is the duration of the probation period for appointed candidates?

Appointees are placed on a standard probation period of two years from the date of joining, during which their research output, conduct, and performance are closely monitored before confirmation.

Can candidates from multidisciplinary backgrounds apply for the award?

Candidates possessing advanced research credentials in core scientific streams aligning with the advertised domains are eligible, provided they meet the specific educational and publication thresholds.

What are the primary posting locations after successful selection?

Selected scientists are posted across premier national research laboratories, constituent establishments, and regional centres located pan-India under the administrative control of the governing authority.