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Junior Research Fellow in a Serb Fund

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Junior Research Fellow in a Serb Fund administered by MIB Authority (Bihar).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MIB Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Bihar

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Official Domain: mib.gov.in | Jurisdiction: Bihar

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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 Junior Research Fellow in a Serb Fund?

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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MIB Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must register on the official MIB/SERB recruitment portal to generate a unique One-Time Registration (OTR) ID by providing basic personal, academic, and contact details.

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

Fill out the detailed online application form, specifying academic percentages, research publications, prior experience, and selecting the preferred examination or interview centers from the available list.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, UPI, or credit/debit cards, and download the generated system-generated application receipt.

Monitor the portal for the release of the shortlist or admit card, which must be downloaded and printed for verification during the written test or interview stage.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Junior Research Fellow in a Serb Fund 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: Academic & National Exam Screening	Shortlist Generation / No Exam	Evaluation of academic transcripts, validity of CSIR-UGC NET/GATE percentile, and relevance of the candidate's master's degree specialization to the SERB project requirements.
Stage 2: Technical Written Examination	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Core domain subjects, research methodology, data interpretation, basic statistics, analytical reasoning, and specialized topics related to the specific MIB-SERB project theme.
Stage 3: Technical & Personal Interview	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Presentation of previous research work, defense of the master's thesis, assessment of technical competency, knowledge of SERB project objectives, and communication skills.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Fitness	Qualifying Stage	Verification of original academic certificates, category certificates, identity proofs, and submission of a medical fitness certificate from an authorized government medical officer.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position funded by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under the MIB Authority is governed by the DST Office Memorandum No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022. Following the latest revision, the entry-level fellowship for a JRF is fixed at a consolidated Rs. 37,000 per month. Since this is a temporary project-based fellowship rather than a permanent cadre post, standard 7th CPC allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA) and Transport Allowance (TA) are not applicable. However, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is provided as per central government norms based on the city category: Class X (27% to 30% or Rs. 11,100), Class Y (18% to 20% or Rs. 7,400), and Class Z (9% to 10% or Rs. 3,700). The gross monthly emoluments for a JRF in a Class X city stand at Rs. 48,100. As a fellowship, it is exempt from National Pension System (NPS) deductions, resulting in a net in-hand monthly salary of approximately Rs. 48,100.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, statutory reservations are strictly implemented for the SERB-funded JRF recruitment. Age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are applicable over the upper age limit of 28 years. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central government directives, women candidates are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity in scientific research.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Junior Research Fellow in a Serb Fu

What is the upper age limit for the JRF position, and is there any relaxation?

The upper age limit is 28 years as of the application closing date. Relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates apply.

Is a valid GATE or NET score mandatory for selection as a JRF?

Yes, as per DST guidelines, candidates must have qualified National Eligibility Tests like CSIR-UGC NET or a valid GATE score to be eligible.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for this project?

There is no financial service bond, but selected candidates are expected to commit to the project for at least one year, extendable up to the project duration.

What is the probation or evaluation period for the selected JRF?

The initial appointment is for one year, with performance evaluated annually by a Progress Review Committee before recommending extension for subsequent years.

Where will the selected JRF be posted during the project tenure?

The primary posting will be at the designated MIB Authority research facility or partner academic institution hosting the SERB-funded project.

Can a JRF register for a Ph.D. program during the project tenure?

Yes, selected candidates are encouraged to register for a Ph.D. program at the host institution, subject to fulfilling the university's academic eligibility criteria.