Government Exams & Career Paths
CSIR-NET — Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR)
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Eligibility
MSc in Science (Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Earth Sciences); age limit 28 for JRF (relaxable for reserved categories)
Why it matters
CSIR-JRF is the science equivalent of UGC-NET. Fellowship rates are high, lab ecosystem is strong, and national labs (NCL, IIChE, IMTECH) have positions reserved for CSIR-JRF holders. Essential for science PhD aspirants.
Benefits
JRF: ₹37,000/month for 2 years (extendable to ₹42,000 as SRF) + RA: ₹67,000/month + eligibility for CSIR, DRDO, and national lab positions