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Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2020 Session

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2020 Session 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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Extended RFP for Selection of Agency to Provide Technical Operational Se	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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
External Users Click Here for Bidder Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Feb 20 2016 Central Library TENDER for Double Faced Open Book	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 Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2020 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 2026-08-13. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NIE Authority?

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official AcSIR online admission portal, select the January 2020 session, and complete the One-Time Registration to generate unique login credentials.

Log in to fill out the detailed application form, specifying CSIR-CLRI as the preferred laboratory, and enter academic qualifications along with valid fellowship details.

Scan and upload essential documents, including passport-size photograph, signature, qualifying degree certificates, caste certificates, and the fellowship award letter in PDF format.

Review all entered information for accuracy, submit the online application form, and download the generated confirmation page as no application fee is charged.

The screening committee evaluates applications, and shortlisted candidates receive electronic call letters via email for the mandatory selection interview process.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2020 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: Eligibility Screening	Qualifying / Non-Graded	Verification of valid national-level fellowship (CSIR-UGC NET JRF, DST-INSPIRE, DBT-JRF, or ICMR-JRF) and minimum academic percentage in Master's degree.
Stage 2: Written Aptitude Test	100 Marks / 90 Minutes	Research methodology, quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, basic scientific data interpretation, and fundamental subject-specific questions.
Stage 3: Technical Interview	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Core topics in Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Polymer Science, Leather Technology, research proposal presentation, and experimental design capabilities.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Joining	Qualifying	Verification of original academic transcripts, fellowship award letters, category certificates, medical fitness certificate, and formal enrollment under AcSIR.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The AcSIR CLRI PhD program for the January 2020 session primarily admits candidates holding national-level fellowships such as CSIR-UGC NET JRF. Under the 7th CPC guidelines, a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) receives a starting basic stipend of Rs. 31,000 per month, which has been revised to Rs. 37,000 per month. Additionally, Dearness Allowance is not directly applicable to fellowships, but House Rent Allowance (HRA) is provided at Class X (27% to 30%), Class Y (18% to 20%), or Class Z (9% to 10%) rates depending on the posting location. For CSIR-CLRI Chennai (Class X), the HRA amounts to Rs. 9,990, bringing the Gross Monthly Fellowship to Rs. 46,990. No Transport Allowance (TA) is paid to fellows. Since fellowships are exempt from income tax under Section 10(16) of the Income Tax Act and do not attract NPS or PF deductions, the net in-hand monthly stipend remains approximately Rs. 46,990.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Admissions under the AcSIR CLRI PhD program strictly adhere to the Government of India and Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) reservation guidelines. Vertical reservation is implemented with 15% seats allocated for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10% for EWS candidates. Horizontal reservation of 5% is provided for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Age relaxation of up to 5 years for SC/ST, PwBD, and women candidates, and 3 years for OBC candidates is granted in accordance with CSIR fellowship guidelines. No application fee is levied on any candidate, ensuring equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Acsir Clri Ph D Advt January 2020 S

What are the primary screening criteria for the AcSIR CLRI PhD admission?

Candidates must possess a valid national-level fellowship such as CSIR-UGC NET JRF, DST-INSPIRE, or equivalent, alongside a Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with minimum prescribed marks.

Is there any normalization process applied to the screening test?

If a written screening test is conducted across multiple sessions, a standard percentile-based normalization method is utilized to ensure parity among candidates.

Is there a service or financial bond required to join the PhD program?

There is no service bond, but candidates must sign an academic undertaking to comply with AcSIR rules and the terms of their funding agency.

What is the duration of the mandatory coursework or probation period?

Selected candidates undergo a mandatory coursework and residency period of one to two semesters, which they must clear with the required CGPA to confirm their PhD registration.

What is the syllabus for the technical interview at CSIR-CLRI?

The interview focuses on advanced topics in Chemical Sciences, Leather Technology, Biochemistry, and Polymer Science, along with the candidate's proposed area of research.

Where will the selected PhD candidates be physically posted?

Selected candidates will be posted at the CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) main campus in Chennai or its designated regional centers.