7.  GENERAL INFORMATION

The list of candidates selected for the award of Junior Research Fellowship will be displayed on the IGCAR website. The selected candidates will also be informed by post. The final induction of the selected candidates as JRFs will be subject to production of all necessary documents in original (Proof of Date of Birth/ Caste certificate/ physically challenged certificate if applicable, B.Sc, M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. degree and Marks sheets) on the dates intimated to them by the department.

The number of fellowships indicated in this advertisement is approximate and may vary as per the requirement at the time of final selection. The Centre reserves the right not to fill up the fellowships if it so desires. The fellowship shall not confer any claim or right for regular employment in the Centre or any Unit of Department of Atomic Energy. Opportunity for meritorious candidates exists for the position of Visiting Scientist under KSKRA scheme.

MEDICAL

The selected candidates are eligible to join the Contributory Health Service Scheme of this Centre as applicable.

ACCOMMODATION

The selected candidates will be provided with subsidised bachelor Hostel Accommodation during the tenure.

TRAVEL ALLOWANCE

Candidates called for the interview will be reimbursed to and fro second class railway fare from their normal place of residence as per rules.

FELLOWSHIP AND TENURE

The selected candidates will be initially taken as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and will be paid a stipend of Rs.12,000/- per month (consolidated). The fellowship will be provided initially for a period of two years. Continuation of the fellowship is subject to satisfactory performance and review at the end of each year. On satisfactory performance, the tenure of Fellowship will be further extended and upgraded to Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from the third year onwards with a stipend of Rs.14,000/- per month (consolidated). The total period of the fellowship shall in no case exceed five years. They are entitled for contingency grant including book allowance of Rs15,000 per year.

Candidates are advised to visit the website http://www.igcar.gov.in/ periodically for further information and updates in this regard.

Clarifications, if any, can be obtained through the email ID: shure@igcar.gov.in.