The selection will be made by the Special Selection Boards (SSB), on the basis of academic qualifications, professional experience, research publications, and interview.
Note:- For detailed information, kindly refer to "Fellowship Guidelines.
CSIR Senior Research Associateship (SRA) 2023
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Eligibility
PhD degree holders
Region
India
Award
Up to ₹67,700 per month and other benefits
Deadline
Always Open
About The Program
CSIR Senior Research Associateship (SRA) 2023 is a research opportunity offered to PhD degree holders. The Senior Research Associateship is a temporary facility to enable the associate to do research/teaching in India while looking for a regular position. The selected candidate will receive a fixed basic pay between ₹56,100 and ₹67,700 per month.
Source: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR - HRDG)
EligibilityDeadline Date: Always Open
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- not be over 40 years of age on the date of receipt of application in CSIR
- be unemployed on the date of application (Note: Research Fellows, Research Associates, and Senior Resident in Hospitals may, however, apply provisionally)
- have the following minimum qualifications, experience and publications required for consideration for selection to the Senior Research Associate (SRA) position:
Qualification and experience
| Subject area | Minimum Qualifications |
| Agricultural Sciences | PhD followed by two (2) years of research/teaching experience |
| Chemical Sciences | -do- |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences | -do- |
| Life Sciences | -do- |
| Materials Science | -do- |
| Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research and Computer Science | -do- |
| Physical Sciences | -do- |
| Pharmaceutical/ Veterinary Sciences | Fresh PhD or thesis submitted in Pharmaceutics/ Veterinary Sciences |
| Engineering Sciences | Fresh PhD or thesis submitted in engineering/ technology |
| Medical Sciences | MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree followed by two years of Residency in a hospital, or equivalent experience, research experience, or higher degrees. Medical candidates should be registered with either the Medical Council of India or the concerned State Medical Council and should send an attested photocopy of the registration certificate along with the application. They are advised to write to the Secretary, Medical Council of India, Sector - 8, Pocket- 14, Dwarka, Phase – 1, New Delhi - 110077, to ascertain information regarding the recognition of their Medical Degrees by the Council, and attach an attested photocopy of the reply received from them. Similarly, Dental candidates should be registered with either the Dental Council of India or the concerned State Dental Council and should attach an attested photocopy of their registration certificate with the application. They are advised to write to the Secretary, Dental Council of India, Aiwan-E- Ghalib Marg, Kotla Road, Temple Lane, New Delhi-110002, to ascertain information regarding recognition of their Dental Degrees by the Council, and attach an attested photocopy of the reply received from them |
The minimum academic scores and publications:
| Subject area | Minimum Qualifications |
| Natural Sciences | Academic score of at least 55% marks in BSc plus MSc plus three (3) publications in SCI listed Journal or Academic score of at least 60% marks in BSc plus MSc plus two (2) publications in SCI listed Journal |
| Medical Sciences including Dentistry | The cumulative academic score of at least 55% marks in the last degree examination plus two (2) publications in SCI/PUBMED listed Journal or The cumulative academic score of at least 60% marks in the last degree examination plus one (1) publication in SCI/PUBMED listed Journal. The cumulative academic score for those candidates who did not earn marks or grades in MD/MS is the percentage of marks in the first, second and third professional MBBS examinations added together and then divided by 3; for others, it is the percentage of marks or grade in MD/MS examination. This applies mutatis mutandis to MDS |
| Engineering and Technology | Academic score of at least 55% marks in BE/BTech plus ME/MTech plus two (2) publications in SCI listed journal or Academic score of at least 60% marks in BE/BTech plus ME/MTech plus one (1) publication in SCI listed Journal. |
| Pharmaceutical/ Veterinary Sciences | Academic score of at least 55% marks in BPharm/BVSc plus MPharm/MVSc or equivalent plus two (2) publications in SCI listed journal or Academic score of at least 60% marks in BPharm/BVSc plus MPharm/MVSc or equivalent plus one (1) publication in SCI listed Journal |
Note:- For more information, kindly refer to 'Fellowship Guidelines'. The candidate must fulfill the minimum academic scores and publications mentioned.
Benefits
The selected candidates will receive a basic pay between ₹56,100 and ₹67,700 per month, depending upon qualifications, experience, research publications, and performance in the interview. In addition, he/she is entitled to the allowances i.e. DA and HRA as per GOI norms.
Note:- The basic pay fixed is final. No revision thereof is possible. No annual increment is allowed for a Senior Research Associate.
Documents
- Duly filled application form
- Bank draft for US$ 200 or ₹500
- A passport-size photograph with signature
- Affidavit (if different name/surnames in the certificates)
- Self-attested photocopies of all degree certificates, along with corresponding marksheets/gradecards/transcripts
- Self-attested photocopies of official certificates for employment/training in India and abroad
- Reprints/Preprints/Photocopies of published and accepted papers
- Copies of letters of acceptance for accepted papers from the editors (if any)
- Two testimonials from persons with whom the candidate has worked recently
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Download the application form attached in the 'Fellowship Guidelines'.
Step 4: Fill out the application form as instructed.
Step 5: Send the complete application form with enclosures to:
Head, DSTP, HRD Group, CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi – 110012 (INDIA).
Note:- The application fee should be in the form of a Demand Draft payable to The Deputy Secretary, EMR, CSIR Complex, Pusa, New Delhi, and should accompany the completed application.
Important Dates
There is no last date for sending the completed application form. Applications are received and processed continuously.
Selection Criteria
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Terms and Conditions
- No column of the application form should be left blank. Dashes should not be used.
- The application fee is not refundable.
Contact Details
Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research (CSIR)
Human Resource Development Group CSIR Complex
Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi 110 012
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