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MoES Junior Research Fellow Program 2025-26

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Eligibility

M.Tech./M.Sc./M.S. degree holders

Region

India

Award

Monthly stipend of ₹31,000 plus HRA

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

MoES Junior Research Fellow Program 2025-26 is an opportunity offered by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM). The program is aimed at postgraduate students and will be coordinated by the Development of Skilled Manpower in Earth System Sciences (DESK-ESSC) at IITM Pune. The selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 with HRA.

Source: Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • not exceed 28 years of age as of 10 June 2025
  • hold a relevant Master's degree or have appeared in the final year for such a degree
  • have sufficient knowledge about the specific field for which they want to apply for the fellowship
  • have qualified NET/GATE/LS (CSIR/UGC/ICAR)
  • have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (General and OBC applicants)
  • have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (for SC/ST/PwBD applicants)

Note:-

  • Applicants interested in obtaining a fellowship from CSIR, UGC, or ICAR while working as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) in the MRFP are encouraged to apply. These candidates should indicate their fellowship preference in the online application form, specifying whether they wish to receive the MRFP or the CSIR/UGC/ICAR fellowship.
  • The age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) and women applicants, and 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer) applicants.
  • For detailed information, refer to the 'Fellowship Details' document.
Benefits

Selected candidates will receive:-

  • A monthly stipend of ₹37,000
  • Admissible House Rent Allowance
Documents
  • Resume 
  • A passport-size photograph of the applicant
How can you apply?

Eligible candidates can apply by following these 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: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and click 'Submit'.

Note:-

  • Hard copy applications will be rejected.
  • Applicants can apply for multiple positions.
More Details
Important Dates

Application Start: 13 May 2025 (17:00 IST) 
Application Deadline: 10 June 2025 (17:00 IST)

Selection Criteria

Eligible fellows will be selected through nationwide selection processes and subsequent interviews. Selection will be against each of the advertised positions as specified in the 'Fellowship Details' document.

Important documents
Fellowship Details
Contact Details

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pasha 
Pune - 411 008
Phone Number: +91 (020) 25904200

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FAQ's

Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, is providing this opportunity.

Question: How many positions are available under this opportunity?
Answer: A total of 30 positions are available under this fellowship.

Question: Are accommodations provided under this opportunity?
Answer: House Rent Allowance (HRA) is provided as admissible.

Question: Are offline applications accepted?
Answer: No, only online applications will be accepted.

Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the official institute portal.

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