ARCI Hiring MSc Chemistry JRF – Applications Invited
ARCI is looking to engage talented candidates having a consistently good academic record, with a strong zeal and motivation to pursue innovative research, to contribute in time-bound sponsored/in-house projects in various emerging areas related to advanced materials
Job Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Upper Age Limit: 28 years
Fixed Stipend: Rs, 31,000 + HRA* per month.
Eligbility Criteria: First class First Class M.Sc. or equivalent in chemistry, B.E./ B.Tech./ M.E./ M.Tech. or equivalent in chemical engineering
Having above qualifications & should have been selected through
anyone of the following described process:
a) Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests-CSIRUGC NET including lectureship (Assistant professorship), and GATE. Should possess a valid GATE/NET Score.
OR
b) The selection process through any National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.
(candidates who have undergone a or b process, will be shortlisted for personal interview)
OR
c) Selection of JRFs through ARCI Conducted Written Examination for NON-GATE/NET Candidates: Candidates with First class M.E./M.Tech./B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. in above
specified specializations, will be short-listed on merit basis through a Competitive Written Examination (CWE
The selected candidates shall be awarded Research Associate (RA)/Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)/ Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) depending upon their qualifications, experience etc. Registration for External Ph.D. Programme: Based on the performance of the candidates, the selected candidates shall also be encouraged to register for a Ph.D. Program with one of the reputed Institutes (IITs/NITs)/Central University of Hyderabad with which ARCI has a tie-up. Candidates selected with M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or M.Sc., will have better opportunities for registering for external Ph.D. while those with B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent will have limited opportunities for registering for external Ph.D. Selection process for JRF/SRF: will be based on Personal Interview for candidates having valid GATE/NET Score Card. Candidates without GATE/NET, will be selected on merit basis through a Competitive Written Examination to be conducted by ARCI and followed by Personal Interview.
Application Procedure:
Eligible candidates may submit online application at: http://www.arci.res.in/careers.
Screening/Short-listing and Selection Process
Eligible candidates, will be provisionally shortlisted based on the details provided by them in their online
applications submitted.
Place of posting:
Depending on the requirements of the time-bound sponsored/in-house projects, the selected Research Associates, Research Fellows will be posted either at ARCI Hyderabad or ARCI Chennai Centres.
Fellowship Tenure:
Initially, the selected fellows shall be engaged for a period of one year. However, the fellowship award shall be renewable annually, subject to satisfactory performance. The extended tenure shall be up to maximum duration of time-bound sponsored project, subject to sponsored projects requirements and availability of funds etc.
Application Processing Fee and Mode of Payment:
A Non-refundable application fee (for each post applied) shall be paid as follows through NEFT/RTGS :
For Research Associate/JRF/SRF (Post codes 1 to 3):
General and OBC candidates : Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only).
SC/ST/EWS/ : Rs. 200/- (Rupees two hundred only).
PwD and Women candidates are exempted from payment of Application processing fee
Other Terms & Conditions
a. Age Limit: Upper age limit as above shall be as on the closing date of application. However, upper age is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates, etc or as per Govt. of India rules. A copy of self-attested caste certificate should be attached with the online application.
b. In case, if the candidate is shortlisted for interview, he /she shall bring hard copy of application submitted online, duly supported by self-attested photocopies of valid GATE/NET score card, educational certificates, passport size photograph, AADHAR Card/ Any other Govt. issued ID document (for identity proof)/testimonials and produce all originals for verification.
c. Candidates may please note that depending on the requirements/availability of RA/JRF/SRF vacancies in time-bound sponsored projects/in-house projects (if any)/availability of funds, the number of RA/JRFs/SRFs positions to be filled-in will be decided.
d. The total numbers of RA/JRFs/SRFs to be filled-in shall depend upon the actual requirement at the time of recruitment vis-à-vis the need and will depend on the availability of requisite talent among those who have applied for the posts.
e. Mere fulfilling the minimum prescribed qualifications/experience will not vest any right in a candidate for being called for written examination/personal interview.
f. ARCI reserves the right to permit or not to permit a candidate for written examination/personal interview.
g. After expiry of the fellowship term, the research associates/research fellows shall not have any right whatsoever to claim regular appointment or permanent absorption in ARCI/Sponsored Agency.
h. No TA/DA will be paid for attending written examination/personal interview or for joining ifselected.
i. In all matters relating to this advertisement and subsequent processing, the decision of the competent authority, ARCI will be final and binding.
j. Applications received late for whatsoever reason, without valid GATE/NET Score, or incomplete in any manner shall not be considered.
k. Canvassing or bringing any influence in any form shall be considered as disqualification.
l. Candidates are advised to visit ARCI website http://www.arci.res.in/careers periodically for further information and updates pertaining to this advertisement.
Last date for receipt of filled-in online applications is 13th March, 2023.
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