PGIMER jobs for JRF Life Sciences in Chandigarh (Punjab). Last Date to apply: 15 May 2018

ICMR JRF job Position in Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)

Qualification :  M.Sc./M.A. or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks for General/OBC candidates and 50% for the SC/ST, Physically Handicapped (PH) &Visually Handicapped (VH) candidates in the subjects mentioned under the head method of selection.

Fellowships :  A total of 150 Fellowships would be awarded. (120 fellowships would be awarded for work in the field of biomedical sciences with emphasis on Life Sciences (like microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics, immunology, pharmacology, zoology, botany, environmental sciences and veterinary medicine(excluding Agriculture extension/Soil Sciences, etc). Thirty fellowships would be awarded for work with emphasis on Social Sciences like psychology, sociology, home science, statistics, anthropology, social work public health/health economics (Agriculture Economics will not be considered).

Age Limit :  The age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years as on 30-09-2018(upper age limit relaxable up to five years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, Physically Handicapped (PH)/Visually Handicapped (VH)and female candidates, three years in the case of OBC category.

Application Fee payable for ICMR JRF Course is as follows :

General/OBC candidates :  Rs.1000/- + Applicable Bank Charges

SC / ST / PH / VH candidates :  Rs.800/- + Applicable Bank Charges

Method of Selection :  The test will consist of one paper of two hours duration. The paper will consist of two Sections. The Aptitude Section (Section A) will have 50 questions on (i) scientific phenomenon in everyday life; (ii) general knowledge in sciences; and (iii) common statistics. All these questions would be compulsory with each question carrying 1 mark. The subject Specific Section (Section B & C) would pertain to (B) Life Sciences and (C) Social Sciences. The candidate may attempt questions in either of the two areas. Each area of section B & C would have 100 questions and the candidate may attempt any 75 questions in the predesigned area of Section B or C. If, a candidate attempts more than 75 questions, then first 75 attempted questions will only be considered for evaluation. Candidates are required to indicate the option for Section B or C in the application form too.