IGCAR JRF Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 50 Junior Research Fellowship Posts — IGCAR JRF

About this Drive

The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, has invited online applications for 50 Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions under Advertisement No. IGCAR/02/2026, covering Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Engineering Sciences. Indian nationals up to 28 years of age can apply online from 22 June 2026 to 13 July 2026. Selected JRFs register for a Ph.D. under the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) and receive a monthly stipend ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹42,000.

Eligibility

. Candidates wondering whether they qualify can note that IGCAR requires a consistently good academic record with a minimum aggregate percentage at both graduation and post-graduation levels, with relaxation for reserved categories; Final-year students awaiting results can also apply, subject to specific conditions; Eligibility is further split into four qualification categories based on the candidate's degree and any national-level exam scores held.

Posts under this Drive (7)

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A - Physics

50 vacancies . Candidates wondering whether they qualify can note that IGCAR requires a consistently good academic record with a minimum aggregate percentage at both graduation and post-graduation levels, with relaxation for reserved categories

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A - Materials Science

50 vacancies . Candidates wondering whether they qualify can note that IGCAR requires a consistently good academic record with a minimum aggregate percentage at both graduation and post-graduation levels, with relaxation for reserved categories

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A - Chemistry

50 vacancies . Candidates wondering whether they qualify can note that IGCAR requires a consistently good academic record with a minimum aggregate percentage at both graduation and post-graduation levels, with relaxation for reserved categories

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A - Radiation Physics

50 vacancies . Candidates wondering whether they qualify can note that IGCAR requires a consistently good academic record with a minimum aggregate percentage at both graduation and post-graduation levels, with relaxation for reserved categories

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B

50 vacancies . Candidates wondering whether they qualify can note that IGCAR requires a consistently good academic record with a minimum aggregate percentage at both graduation and post-graduation levels, with relaxation for reserved categories

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C

50 vacancies . Candidates wondering whether they qualify can note that IGCAR requires a consistently good academic record with a minimum aggregate percentage at both graduation and post-graduation levels, with relaxation for reserved categories

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50 vacancies . Candidates wondering whether they qualify can note that IGCAR requires a consistently good academic record with a minimum aggregate percentage at both graduation and post-graduation levels, with relaxation for reserved categories

Important Dates

Application Start22 June 2026 (10:00 hrs)

Application End13 July 2026 (23:59 hrs)

Online Application Start Date22 June 2026 (10:00 hrs)

Online Application Closing Date13 July 2026 (23:59 hrs)

Screening Test (Tentative)02 August 2026

Personal Interview (Tentative)Third week of August 2026

Recruitment Timeline

Application Start22 Jun 2026

Application End13 Jul 2026

Application Start

22 Jun 2026

Application End

13 Jul 2026

In progress

Official Links

Official Notification

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Download Official Notification
Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Last date to apply: 13 Jul 2026

Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Maximum Age

Maximum Age: 28 years as on 13 July 2026 (closing date)

Eligibility Text

Candidates wondering whether they qualify can note that IGCAR requires a consistently good academic record with a minimum aggregate percentage at both graduation and post-graduation levels, with relaxation for reserved categories. Final-year students awaiting results can also apply, subject to specific conditions. Eligibility is further split into four qualification categories based on the candidate's degree and any national-level exam scores held.

Salary Details

Stipend Structure	Duration
Years 1-2: ₹37,000/Month; Years 3-5: ₹42,000/Month; Contingency Grant (Incl. Book Allowance): ₹60,000/Year	5 years
Year 1: ₹25,000/Month + One-Time Book Allowance Of ₹30,000; Years 2-3: ₹37,000/Month; Years 4-6: ₹42,000/Month; Contingency Grant: ₹60,000/Year From Year 2	6 years
Year 1: ₹25,000/Month + One-Time Book Allowance Of ₹30,000; Years 2-3: ₹37,000/Month; Years 4-7: ₹42,000/Month; Contingency Grant: ₹60,000/Year From Year 2	7 years

Advt Number

IGCAR/02/2026