PhD Admissions for Chemistry Candidates at AcSIR | Govt Opportunity
Are you looking for PhD Admissions for Chemistry Candidate opportunities in a government institute? The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) has announced its latest Government Opportunity for PhD Admissions for Chemistry Candidates under the Ph.D (Sciences) program. Candidates with a strong background in Chemical Sciences and other science disciplines can apply through the official online admission portal. This program offers research opportunities at multiple AcSIR Associated Research Institutes across India, making it an excellent opportunity for students aiming to build a career in scientific research.
About AcSIR
The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) is a premier research academy in India established to provide high-quality doctoral and postdoctoral research training. It works closely with national laboratories and research institutes across the country, offering advanced research opportunities in multiple scientific disciplines. AcSIR aims to develop highly skilled researchers and innovators who contribute to scientific advancements and national development.
PhD Admissions for Chemistry Candidate – AcSIR Government Opportunity
The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) has announced PhD Admissions for Chemistry Candidates under the Ph.D (Sciences) program. This Government Opportunity allows eligible candidates to pursue research in several
science disciplines through AcSIR Associated Research Institutes.Important Dates – PhD Admissions for Chemistry Candidates
- 01-03-2026 – Advertisement for admission in national newspapers & Activation of the online admission portal
- 14-04-2026 – Closing date of online admission portal (last date of submitting online applications)
- 04-05-2026 – Intimation to shortlisted applicants indicating the date of interview/test
- 11-05-2026 To 30-06-2026 – Interview/Test (to be held by the AcSIR Associated Research Institutes) at all Associated Research Institutes
- 18-05-2026 – Last date for declaration of results of selected applicants on the online admission portal, for all Associated Research Institutes through AcSIR-HQ
PhD Sciences Disciplines
PhD Admissions for Chemistry candidates are available in the following science disciplines:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Mathematical & Information Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
Qualifying Degree
For PhD Admissions for Chemistry Candidates under this Government Opportunity, candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:
- A 2-year/4-semester Master’s degree in Science after a 3-year/6-semester Bachelor’s degree in Science, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point-scale.
- OR
- A 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree in Science with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point-scale.
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled/Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories.
Eligible Categories – PhD Admissions for Chemistry Candidates
National-level Fellowship
Applicant should have a valid National-level Fellowship of any funding agency, such as:
- CSIR
- ICMR
- UGC
- DBT
- INSPIRE
- RGNF
This fellowship is tenable at all AcSIR Associated Research Institutes except ICMR Institutes.
Institutional Fellowship
Applicants without any National-level Fellowship may apply for Institutional Fellowship at select AcSIR Associated Research Institutes, including:
- DST-CeNS
- DST-IASST
- DST-IIA
- DST-ARIES
- MoEFCC-WII
- TIGS
Temporary Project Staff
Project Assistants, Senior Research Fellows, and other temporary project staff of AcSIR Associated Research Institutes are also eligible.
- Fellowship tenable at all AcSIR Associated Research Institutes except ICMR Institutes
- NOC from the current employer is mandatory
Industry / Institute Sponsored Candidates
Permanent employees working in:
- Industry
- Associated Research Institutes of AcSIR
can apply under this category.
NOC from the current employer (Industry/Institute) is mandatory.
