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Answer: In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/CGPA to percentage/ marks would be based on the conversion formula certified by the university/institution from where the candidate has obtained their degrees.

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Answer: You can change your details before you click the "Final Submit" button. Once the application is submitted and the application number is generated, you cannot change your form detail.

Answer: (a) For SRF-Direct:
MSc/BE/B. Tech or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal and should have completed at least two years of post-MSc/BE/B. Tech research experience on the last date of application, as evidenced from fellowship/ associateship or date of registration for Ph.D.
OR
M.Tech/ME or equivalent degree in engineering/technology with at least 60% marks.
OR
BE/B. Tech or equivalent degree with at least 60% marks and two years of research experience as of the last date of application.
OR
MBBS/BDS or equivalent with at least 60% marks and a one-year internship.
OR
BPharm/BVSc/BSc(Ag) or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in SCI Journal and should have completed at least three years of research experience as on the last date of application, evidenced from fellowship/associateship or date of registration for Ph.D.
OR
MPharm/MVSc/MSc(Ag) or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in SCI Journal and should have at least one year of research experience as on the last date of application, evidenced from fellowship/associateship or date of registration for Ph.D.
(b) For RA:
1. Ph.D. (in a science or engineering subject) or MD/MS/MDS (in medical science subject) or ME/MTech/MPharm/MVSc with three years of R&D experience on the last date of application, evidenced from fellowship or associateship or date of registration of Ph.D.
2. Ph.D.Ph.D. (science/engineering) thesis submitted is also eligible for RA'ship. Selection in such cases will be subject to the condition that Ph.D. viva-voce is done & declared qualified for the award of Ph.D./awarded Ph.D. degree before the expiry of the validity of the award offer.
3. The candidate applying for Research Associateship must have at least one research publication in a standard refereed journal as listed in Journal Citation Reports (JCR).

Answer: Central/State/Deemed/Private Universities and postgraduate colleges recognized by the University Grants Commission, Institutes of National Importance and R&D institutions recognized by the Government of India, and Institutes of CSIR in various fields of Science & Technology and Medical Sciences.

Answer: The maximum tenure of SRF-Direct and RA is normally 3 years. However, the total tenure of fellowship/associateship already availed will be deducted from three (3) years tenure of CSIR SRF-Direct and RA.

Answer: No

Answer: The following documents are required:
i. Detailed description of proposed research topics giving an outline of the problem (about 1000 words) to be addressed, its importance, objective(s), technical program, and year-wise plan of work.
ii. (a) Self-attested copies of school leaving certificate, degrees, marksheets, Proof of Ph.D. registration, Proof of Ph.D. Submission/Ph.D. Viva-Voce/Ph.D. degree, NET, GATE, etc. (All these documents can be merged into one pdf file and uploaded); and
(b) Attested copies of documents in support of research experience. Only office orders (OMs) will be accepted as proof of experience. Testimonials will not be accepted for this purpose (All these documents can be merged into one pdf file and uploaded).
iii. Self-attested copies of research papers published/accepted for publication.
iv. Undertaking to resign in case of employed candidates in the event of award of Senior Research Fellowship/Research Associateship (SRF/RA).
v. Declaration by the candidate, Attestations by the proposed Guide/Supervisor and the Head of the Institute (To be duly signed by the fellow, proposed research supervisor, and Head of the Institution with Seal at appropriate place and uploaded on the portal) [Download declaration and undertaking format].

Answer: Before applying online, candidates should scan the following documents/certificates for upload:
(a) Recent passport-size photograph with light background in JPEG/JPG format with dimensions 130X160 to 260X320. The file size should be less than 150KB.
(b) Signature in JPEG/JPG format with dimensions 90X25 to 225X100. The file size should be less than 150KB.
(c) Qualifying Degree final/last marksheet or testimonials clearly mentioning the semester that you are pursuing or passed with a clear indication of % of mark scored, to confirm your eligibility to take the exam. The candidates are to note that the uploaded document should clearly indicate the % of marks scored. (PDF format; File size should be less than 1MB.
(d) Category certificate that you belong to SC/ST/PwD/OBC (non-creamy layer) (PDF format; File size should be less than 1MB.
(e) PwD Certificate (if applicable) (PDF format; File size should be less than 1MB.
Note: Valid file Name; All the files should have only one extension, only Alpha-Numeric characters allowed with a hyphen (-) and underscore (_), space not allowed, and the file extension should be in small letters) (Ex. msc degree (x), mscdegree (✓), msc_degree (✓))

Answer: The stipend for SRF-Direct is Rs. 35000/- pm + HRA and for RA, the stipend is Rs. 47000/- pm+ HRA. Apart from a monthly stipend, both are entitled to an annual contingency grant of Rs. 20000/-.

Answer: No

Answer: A SRF-Direct/Research Associate on the recommendation of Guide, and provided that his/her University/ Institute has no objection, may be permitted by CSIR to take up a temporary paid lectureship/research job in a recognized R&D Institution/University, College/Institute of repute/Recognized R & D Institution/ PDF studies in India & abroad for a period not exceeding one year during the entire tenure of the Fellowship/Associateship. The SRF-Direct/Research Associate will not be entitled to any extension of the Fellowship/Associateship for such periods. The Fellow/Associate will not be entitled to a stipend and contingency grant during such leave. Such leave period will be counted in the tenure. Such leave can be taken only after joining and working as SRF-Direct/Research Associate at least for one year. SRF-Direct/Associate has to report for duty at the same place from where he proceeded on leave.

Answer: The SRF-Direct/Research Associate is not to take any assignment other than related to his/her approved research programme, paid or unpaid. However, if required, the SRF-Direct/ Research Associate may assist the host institute in its academic work provided such assignments should not hamper the progress of the research work of the research fellow/associate.

Answer: The research fellow/associate should carefully choose the host institution, guide/supervisor, availability of necessary infrastructural and other research facilities, etc. to carry out his/her research before joining. Request for transfer of Associateship will not be entertained except on compelling circumstances for which the associate & his/her guide should submit proper justification. For details visit the CSIR-HRDG website: www.csirhrdg.res.in.

Answer: There are the following reasons for the cancellation of the fellowship: -
i. If the awardee is found to be ineligible to receive the award, at any point of time during the entire duration of the fellowship.
ii. Misconduct of awardee.
iii. Unsatisfactory progress of research work.
iv. Any other fellowship is drawn from another source (s) or selected by CSIR or by another funding agency for a similar Fellowship earlier.
v. Concealment of facts and any other ground of misconduct.

Answer: The list of all selected candidates will be published on the CSIR-HRDG website: www.csirhrdg.res.in. The selected candidates will be informed through email as well

Answer: The selection of the candidates is based on their performance before the Selection Committee.

Answer: You may submit a written request to your host institute for a change of research topic after selection which it will forward to CSIR for consideration.

Answer: The selected candidates are required to submit the documents as and when asked by the host institute on CSIR online portal along with the fellowship offer letter issued by CSIR.

Answer: The upper age limit for SRF-DIRECT shall be 32 years and for RA shall be 35 years.

Answer: The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years in the case of applicants belonging to scheduled castes/scheduled tribes, physically handicapped (Divyangjan), and women applicants whereas 3 years in the case of OBC (Non-Creamy Layer candidates).

Answer: Details about SRF-Direct and RA are available on the CSIR-HRDG website: www.csirhrdg.res.in

Answer: No. The candidate is allowed to apply for one subject only.

Answer: Yes, the candidates may be asked to produce all the original documents at the time of the interview and whenever required.

Answer: The applications will be processed based on the information provided in the online application. If the information given in the application form does not match the originals at the time of verification of documents, the candidate may not be allowed to appear for the interview.

Answer: Those who have already applied three times and have not been called or selected need not apply.

Answer: No. The research supervisor should not be a relative or a blood relative.