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Acsir Ph D Admission August 2019 Session

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Acsir Ph D Admission August 2019 Session administered by MEA Authority (Rajasthan).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MEA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-13 Posting Jurisdiction: Rajasthan

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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

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Acsir Ph D Admission August 2019 Session?

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

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MEA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official AcSIR online admission portal, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, academic, and contact details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in to fill the detailed application form, specifying the preferred CSIR lab/MEA-associated center, academic percentages, and qualifying national-level fellowship exam (CSIR-UGC NET/GATE) details.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including passport-size photograph, signature, qualifying degree certificates, caste/reservation certificates, and fellowship award letters in the prescribed PDF/JPEG formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via credit/debit card or net banking, verify all entered details, and submit the application to generate a confirmation sheet.

Download the interview call letter or written test admit card from the AcSIR portal upon release, which contains the designated exam center, date, and reporting time.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Acsir Ph D Admission August 2019 Session 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	Qualifying (No Marks)	Academic eligibility criteria, minimum percentile cutoffs, and validity of national fellowship awards (CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or DST-INSPIRE).
Stage 2: Written Aptitude Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Research Methodology, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Subject-specific fundamentals in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Engineering Sciences.
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Presentation	100 Marks, 30 Minutes	Defense of research proposal, evaluation of domain knowledge, communication skills, and alignment with CSIR-MEA lab research areas.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Final Joining	Qualifying	Verification of original academic transcripts, fellowship award letters, category certificates, medical fitness, and allocation of research guides.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The AcSIR PhD Admission August 2019 Session, aligned with MEA Authority frameworks, offers fellowships mapped to the 7th CPC guidelines for Junior and Senior Research Fellows (JRF/SRF) or equivalent Scientist-B entry levels. For Scientist-B equivalent entry, the pay scale is governed by Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 29,733), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 16,830), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), the gross monthly salary reaches approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After mandatory deductions including 10% for the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to Rs. 8,583 and professional taxes, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary stands at Rs. 98,500. This ensures a highly competitive and secure financial structure for selected researchers.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the AcSIR PhD admission enforces a strict statutory reservation policy. This includes a 15% quota for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age and eligibility relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are strictly implemented. Furthermore, women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD applicants are granted full application fee concessions to promote inclusivity in higher scientific research.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Acsir Ph D Admission August 2019 Se

What are the typical shortlisting cutoffs for the AcSIR PhD admission?

Shortlisting cutoffs vary by CSIR lab and discipline, typically requiring a valid CSIR-UGC NET JRF, GATE percentile above 90, or equivalent national fellowship, alongside a minimum of 60% marks in Master's degree.

Is there a normalization process applied to the screening test scores?

Yes, if written screening tests are conducted across multiple sessions, a standard percentile-based normalization method is applied to ensure parity among different difficulty levels of question papers.

Is there a service bond or mandatory commitment period for selected PhD candidates?

There is no service bond, but candidates receiving fellowships must comply with the funding agency's (CSIR/UGC/DST) guidelines, which generally require completing the research tenure or refunding the fellowship if discontinued prematurely.

What is the probation or evaluation period for registered PhD students?

Students undergo a mandatory coursework phase during the first year, which acts as a probationary evaluation. Successful completion of coursework with the minimum prescribed CGPA is required to confirm PhD registration.

Where can I access the detailed syllabus for the written screening test?

The written test syllabus focuses on research aptitude, basic sciences, and engineering fundamentals. Detailed lab-specific guidelines and sample topics are published on the respective CSIR lab websites.

Where will the selected candidates be posted or carry out their research?

Selected candidates will be posted at their chosen CSIR national laboratories, AcSIR associate centers, or MEA-designated research institutions across India, depending on their selected discipline and guide allocation.