Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
HRD Group Activities at a Glance
HRD Group has been contributing significantly towards producing an ‘inquiring society.’ In its mandate, it has various activities which have potential for generating a strong knowledge base. These numerous schemes cover a wide range of scientists (aging from 16 years to 65 years). The following chart highlights the eligibility criteria, selection procedure, time of application, amount/stipend and tenure of the various activities.
Activity/Scheme
Contact Person & E-mail Address |
Eligibility Qualification / age |
Selection Procedure |
Normal time for application |
Amount / Stipend / Grant |
Tenure |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
CSIR Programme on Youth for Leadership in Science (CPYLS)
Ms Sushila Khilnani |
Class X Plus/16 Years |
Top 50 students of CBSE,ICSE, State Board Examination |
After the Class X results are announced. Application to be sent to nearest CSIR laboratory |
No stipend. Hand holding programme in CSIR laboratory upto graduate level in science |
Extendable upto M.Sc. level |
Junior Research Fellowship(JRF)a
Ms Sushila Khilnani |
M.Sc.(55%) Age limit: 28yrs d |
By qualifying in the National Eligibility Test(NET) - (CSIR-UGC Examination) |
Twice a year, in response to advertisement in Employment News in Feb / Aug |
Rs. 5000/-pm b with annual contingent grant of Rs. 10,000/- |
2 years, extendable by 1 year |
Senior Research Fellowship(SRF)a
Ms Sushila Khilnani |
1st class M.Sc. with 2 years research experience; M.Pharm., MBBS with one year internship; M.E. or M.Tech. or equivalent degrees; Age limit: 32 yearsd |
Evaluation by discipline-wise expert committees on the basis of documents submitted /personal interview |
Advertised in Employment News twice a year |
Basic science post-graduates, Rs. 5,600/- pm b ; Engineering and Medical Science awardees, Rs. 6000 pm Contingent Grant of Rs.10,000/- for all |
SRF: 3 years Total tenure JRF+SRF: 5years |
Research Associateship (RA)
Ms Sushila Khilnani |
Ph.D. having research publications; M.E. or M.Tech. having three years experience; M.D. with good academic record; Age limit: 35 yearsd |
Evaluation by discipline wise expert committees on the basis of documents submitted/personal interview |
Advertised in Employment News twice a year |
Rs. 8,000/-(fixed) e Rs. 8,800/-(fixed) e Rs.10,500/-(fixed) e Annual Contingent Grant of Rs. 10,000/- for all |
3/5 years |
Senior Research Associateship (SRA) (Scientist's Pool Scheme)
Dr Rajesh Luthara |
Ph.D., M.Tech., MD/MS with 2 years research/ teaching experience and publication(s) |
Evaluation by discipline wise expert committees on the basis of documents submitted/personal interview |
Being received throughout the year |
Basic Rs. 8,000/- to Rs. 10,325/- plus usual allowances admissible to CSIR employees |
Maximum 3 years |
Emeritus Scientist Scheme
Dr(Mrs) A Gupta |
Eminent Superannuated scientists |
Evaluation by referees and the standing committee |
Any time during the year |
Rs. 10,000/- pm (honorarium)a suitable contingency grant & Research Fellow /Associate |
3 years; extendable by 2 more years upto 65 years of age |
Visiting Associateship Scheme
Ms Sushila Khilnani |
Middle level scientists from universities/R&D units in industries |
Evaluation by Director(s) |
Twice a year |
TA&DA for two visits to a CSIR lab. Maximum of 60 days in a year |
3 years |
Research Scheme
Dr(Mrs) A Gupta |
All levels of scientists employed in universities, research institutions and R&D units |
Evaluation by referees and area-wise research committees; Committees meet twice a year |
Any time during the year |
Normally, up to Rs. 12 lakhs for 3 yesrs |
Usually 3 years |
Sponsored Research Scheme
Dr(Mrs) A Gupta |
All levels of scientists employed in universities, research institutions and R&D units. Tie up with CSIR labs is a requirement. |
Evaluation by referees and area-wise research committees; Committees meet twice a year |
Any time during the year |
Varies, up to Rs. 25 lakhs for 3 years |
Usually 3 years |
Indian Language Journal
Dr(Mrs) A Gupta |
Only journals brought out in Indian languages with the sole objective of popularizing science |
Evaluation by referees |
Any time during the year |
Normally varies between Rs. 10,000/- and Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum |
Year to year basis |
Travel Grant
Mr S C Dhawan
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Invited Research Fellows & Research Associates, whose papers have been accepted for presentation |
Evaluation by a committee which meets 10-12 times a year |
Any time during the year, preferably 3 months before the event |
Full or partial grant for travel only |
Days required for presentation of research papers in international conferences |
Grant for holding Symposium/ Seminar
Mr S C Dhawan |
Seminars, Symposia Conferences etc. organised on a national level by scientific societies, etc. |
Evaluation by a committee which meets 10-12 times a year |
Any time during the year, preferably 3 months before the event |
Normally varies between Rs. 10,000/- and Rs. 1,00,000/- |
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Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (SSB)
Mr S C Dhawan |
Citizen of India engaged in research in S & T Age limit : 45 years |
Evaluation & recommendations of the Advisory Committee |
Once a year Dec / Jan |
Citation, plaque and Rs 2,00,000/- as prize money Book assistance of Rs 10,000/- p.a. |
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Young Scientist Award (YSA)
Mr S C Dhawan |
Young Scientist of CSIR system Age limit : 35 years |
Evaluation & recommendations of the Advisory Committee |
Once a year Jan / Feb |
Citation, plaque and Rs 50,000/- as prize money and research project of about Rs.10 lakhs for 5 years. |
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Dr Shyama Prasad
Mukherjee (SPM) Fellowship
Dr S Mallick |
M.Sc (55%)
50% for SC/ST
Age limit : 28 yrs |
Top 20% of NET qualified candidates of the preceding year | Once a year. Examination on 2nd Sunday of July every year. | Rs 10,000/15,000/-pmb with contingency grant of Rs 50,000/- annually. | 1 + 4 years |
JRFs and SRFs are expected to register for and obtain Ph.D. degrees by the end of tenure.
In addition, house rent allowance (HRA) according to the rules of the organization where placed, is admissible.
Further details, terms and conditions and application proforma can be obtained from the Head, Human Resource Development Group, CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, New Delhi – 110 012.
For JRF, SRF and RA positions, there is relaxation in age limit upto 5 years for SC /ST /OBC / physically handicapped and women candidates.
The stipend can be fixed in any of the three categories depending upon qualifications/ experience/ recommendations by the Committee.
Along with the plethora of activities done by HRDG, the Industry Sponsored Special PhD Programme (ISSPP) has been launched for NET qualified students.