ICMR

ICMR

As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) conducts various exams to recruit candidates for scientific positions and fellowships in the field of medical research. However, please note that specific details about the ICMR exams may have changed since then. It is advisable to visit the official ICMR website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date information. Here are some general details about ICMR exams based on the information available up to September 2021:

ICMR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Exam: The ICMR JRF exam is conducted one time in year to select candidates for Junior Research Fellowships in biomedical research. This fellowship provides financial support to pursue research in various Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) research institutes across the country. The exam generally consists of two sections - Aptitude Section and Life Sciences Section.

ICMR Scientist Recruitment Exam: ICMR conducts recruitment exams for the position of Scientists in various grades (B, C, D). These exams are conducted for different scientific disciplines such as Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Biochemistry, etc. The selection process may involve a written examination followed by an interview or a direct interview.

ICMR Research Associate (RA) and Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Exam: ICMR also recruits candidates for the positions of Research Associate (RA) and Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in its research projects. The selection process may involve a written examination, followed by an interview or a direct interview.

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IMPORTANT DATE

application start from	20/05/2023
last date of application	18/06/2023
Date of exam	08/07/2023
Time of exam	09 AM to 11 AM
Mode of exam	CBT

APPLICATION FEES

General/EWS/OBC	1500
ST/SC	1200
PwBD/transgender	Exempted from payment of fee

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

1. Candidates must hold an M.Sc./M.A. or an equivalent post-graduate degree.
2. General/EWS candidates must have a minimum of 55% marks, while OBC/SC/ST and PwBD candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks.
3. MBBS degree  s not considered a post-graduate degree according to NMC rules.
4. Candidates in their final year of M.Sc./M.A. or equivalent post-graduate examination during the session 2022-23 can also apply as RA (Result Awaited).
5. These candidates need to submit an attestation format duly certified by the Head of the Department/Institute where they are appearing for the final year examination.
6. However, provisional admission will be granted to such candidates, and they will be eligible for JRF only after submitting proof of having passed the Master's Degree examination with the required percentage.
7. The mark sheet for the M.Sc./M.A. or equivalent post-graduate degree must be submitted to ICMR no later than September 30th, 2023; otherwise, the candidate's selection will be forfeited.

AGE LIMIT

1. The age limit for the eligibility test is 28 years as of the last date of application. However, there are relaxations in the upper age limit for certain categories:
2. Candidates belonging to SC/ST, PwBD, and female candidates have a relaxation of up to five years.
3. Candidates in the OBC category have a relaxation of up to three years.

SYLLABUS 

• As prescribed by UGC. 

• A sample question paper for ICMR JRF Examination is available on ICMR website

TENTATIVE TEST CENTERS/CITIES

centers Name	Canters   Code
Ahmedabad (Gujarat)	01
Bengaluru	02
Bhopal	03
Bhubaneswar	04
Chandigarh (Tricity)	05
Chennai	06
Dehradun	07
Delhi	08
Guwahati	09
Hyderabad	10
Jodhpur	11
Kolkata	12
Lucknow	13
Mumbai	14
Noida	15
Patna	16
Pune	17
Srinagar (Kashmir)	18
Shimla	19
Thiruvananthapuram	20
Varanasi	21

EVENT	LINK
BROCHURE	click here
OFFICIAL WEBSITE	click here
TEST PAPER
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM	click here
ADMIT CARD
RESULT

 

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