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Acsir Clri Ph D Advt August 2020

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Acsir Clri Ph D Advt August 2020 administered by NIE Authority (Delhi).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-13 Posting Jurisdiction: Delhi

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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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Extending Date for the TENDER Vrtclrm 11 2019 Dated Request for P	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Acsir Clri Ph D Advt August 2020?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official AcSIR online admission portal, select the August 2020 session, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email ID and generating unique login credentials.

Log in to fill out the detailed application form, specifying CLRI as the preferred CSIR lab, and enter academic qualifications, national-level fellowship details (NET/GATE), and personal information.

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

Proceed to the online payment gateway to submit the application fee (exempted for SC/ST/PwD and women candidates) and download the system-generated fee receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the completed application PDF with the unique AcSIR Application Number, and monitor the portal for the release of the shortlisted candidates list.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Acsir Clri Ph D Advt August 2020 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 Screening and Shortlisting	Qualifying Only / No Fixed Duration	National-level fellowship validity (CSIR-UGC NET JRF, DST-INSPIRE, or DBT-JRF), Minimum academic percentage in Master's degree (M.Sc./M.Tech), Relevance of academic specialization to CLRI research areas
Stage 2: Written Aptitude Test (Optional/Lab-specific)	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Research Methodology and Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning and Data Interpretation, Basic Chemical, Biological, or Engineering Sciences fundamentals
Stage 3: Technical Interview and Viva-Voce	100 Marks / 30 Minutes per candidate	Defense of post-graduate research project or thesis, Domain-specific knowledge in Leather Technology, Chemistry, or Biotechnology, Proposed research statement and scientific problem-solving capabilities
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Only / Multi-day process	Verification of original academic transcripts and degrees, Validation of active fellowship award letters and caste certificates, Standard medical fitness clearance by authorized medical officers

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The AcSIR CLRI PhD program recruitment, aligning with the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Scientist-B entry cadres under the 7th CPC, corresponds to Pay Matrix Level 10. The entry basic pay is set at INR 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (amounting to INR 29,733), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (INR 16,830), and Transport Allowance (TA) of INR 7,200 plus DA on TA (INR 3,816), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately INR 1,13,679. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (INR 8,583) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately INR 1,03,500. This highly competitive compensation package is designed to attract top-tier scientific talent and research scholars to the CSIR-CLRI ecosystem.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the statutory guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, this recruitment enforces a strict reservation policy. It provides a 5-year age relaxation for SC/ST candidates and a 3-year relaxation for 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) as per DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res). Additionally, full application fee concessions are granted to SC, ST, PwBD, and women candidates to promote gender diversity and social equity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Acsir Clri Ph D Advt August 2020

What are the qualifying criteria for shortlisting?

Shortlisting is based on national-level fellowship cutoffs like CSIR-UGC NET JRF or GATE percentiles, along with a minimum of 60% marks in MSc/MTech.

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

Since the written screening is conducted in a single session for specific disciplines, raw scores are used directly without multi-shift normalization.

Is there a service or research bond required for the PhD program?

There is no service bond, but candidates must sign an undertaking to adhere to AcSIR academic guidelines and fellowship tenure rules.

What is the probation or residency period for the PhD program?

Candidates undergo a mandatory course-work residency and a one-year provisional registration period before their PhD registration is finalized.

What is the core syllabus for the written screening and interview?

The syllabus aligns with the CSIR-UGC NET syllabus for Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or Engineering Sciences, focusing on core research methodology.

Where will the selected candidates be positioned during their tenure?

Selected candidates will be primarily posted at the CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) campus in Chennai, utilizing its state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.