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Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2018 Session

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2018 Session administered by MOFPI Authority (Chandigarh).

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

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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 Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2018 Session?

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.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official AcSIR online admission portal during the active window, select the January 2018 session, and complete the One-Time Registration by providing primary personal and academic credentials.

Log in using the generated unique credentials to fill the detailed application form, specifying CSIR-CLRI as the preferred laboratory and selecting the relevant PhD program discipline.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including a passport-sized photograph, signature, qualifying degree certificates, and valid national-level fellowship award letters in the specified formats and sizes.

Pay the non-refundable application fee, if applicable, through the integrated secure online payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and save the transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page, and monitor the portal regularly for the release of the shortlisted candidates list and interview call letters.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2018 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 and Shortlisting	Qualifying Stage / No Marks	Academic performance consistency (UG/PG percentage), Validity of national-level fellowships (CSIR-UGC NET, DST-INSPIRE, or GATE), Relevance of academic background to CLRI research areas
Stage 2: Written Aptitude Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Research Methodology and Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical reasoning and data interpretation, Basic chemical, biological, or engineering sciences
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks / Variable Duration	Defense of the proposed research statement, Evaluation of core subject knowledge and technical competence, Assessment of communication skills and research aptitude
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage / Non-Graded	Verification of original academic degrees and certificates, Validation of category and fellowship award letters, Standard medical fitness assessment by authorized medical officers

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The AcSIR CLRI PhD program recruitment for the January 2018 session, under the aegis of CSIR-CLRI and aligned with MOFPI guidelines, offers positions corresponding to Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix for selected Junior Research Fellows (JRF) transitioning to Scientist trainees. The entry basic pay is established at Rs. 56,100. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% (Rs. 29,733), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 16,830), and Transport Allowance (TA) set at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches Rs. 1,13,679. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and professional taxes, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,03,000, ensuring a highly competitive financial package for doctoral researchers.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly implements the statutory reservation policy of the Government of India. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates, and 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC) non-creamy layer candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central mandates, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity in scientific research.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2018 S

What is the minimum qualification required for the AcSIR CLRI PhD January 2018 session?

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering with a valid national-level fellowship such as CSIR-UGC NET JRF, DST-INSPIRE, or a valid GATE score.

Is there a service bond associated with this PhD program?

There is no service bond for the PhD program itself, but candidates receiving fellowships must adhere to the terms, conditions, and tenure guidelines set by the respective funding agency.

How is the normalization of marks calculated if written tests are held in multiple shifts?

If the written test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method is applied to ensure parity across different difficulty levels of the question papers.

What is the probation period for candidates selected under this session?

Selected candidates undergo an initial registration and coursework period of one year, which serves as the assessment phase before their PhD registration is finalized.

Where will the primary posting and research work take place?

The primary posting and research work will be carried out at the CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) campus in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Are candidates awaiting final semester results eligible to apply?

Yes, candidates in their final semester can apply, provided they can produce their provisional degree and mark sheets at the time of the personal interview.