Last date
11/03/2025
Reward
17,600
Qualification
Arts
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
INDIAN COUNCIL OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) Printout of the online filled application forms should reach the undersigned Following are the features- 1. The maximum numbers of Junior Research Fellowships to be awarded only, applying the usual reservation for SC, ST & PwD. 2. The Fellowship is a whole-time engagement for research work and cannot be combined with any other whole-time or part-time work. 3. The period of the Fellowship shall be for a maximum period of two years. 4. Award of JRF will be based on an online Entrance Test and Presentation-cum-Interview. Particulars Description Name Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Scholarship Provided By Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)
- Region
- All India
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Arts
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 11/03/2025 The last date to apply for this fellowship is March 11, 2025.
Eligibility
Candidates who have registered in recognized Universities for Ph.D. programme in Historical Studies are eligible to apply for the Fellowship (JRF).
Award & availability
Stated amount: 17,600 The selected fellows will be awarded a fellowship of Rs. 17600/- (Rupees seventeen thousand and six hundred only) per month plus contingency grant of Rs. 16500/- (Rupees sixteen thousand and five hundred only) per annum for a period of Two years. Annualy Around 80 Fellowships are available.
Application
An application fee of Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred only) shall be paid through online only. (Candidates belonging to SC/ST/Persons with Disability (PWD) category are exempted from payment of the fee). To apply, check- http://ichr.examadmitcard.co.in/Register.aspx Eligible and interested scholars may apply on-line through the ICHR website (http://www.ichr.ac.in) Hard copy of the application generated after filling of online application [with auto-generated number] duly signed and along with the requisite documents should be submitted. The applicant should attach self-attested copies of the certificates of educational qualifications, date of birth, experience and signed copy of checklist, etc., and send by post to the following address: Member Secretary Indian Council of Historical Research 35, Ferozeshah Road New Delhi - 110001 An application fee of Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred only) shall be paid through online only. (Candidates belonging to SC/ST/Persons with Disability (PWD) category are exempted from payment of the fee). Submission of application both online and printout of the same along with computer-generated unique ID number is mandatory. Hard copies of applications without unique Id. Number will not be accepted. For further details, please check- http://ichr.examadmitcard.co.in/pdf/Notification.pdf
Selection process
The examination will be conducted in 02 Stages. STAGE I:
- Stage I examination will consist of 100 online objective type questions. Each question will carry 01 mark (Total 100 marks).
- There will be no negative marking.
- The candidate has to choose his/her area of specialization (Ancient/ Medieval/ Modern India) at the time of filling online JRF application form. All the questions in the question paper will be based on the area of specialization opted by the candidate in the application form. STAGE II:
- The candidates shortlisted on the basis of merit of Stage I examination will be called for the Presentation cum Interview.
- Each shortlisted candidate will make a presentation based on his/her registered Ph.D. research topic (8-10 minutes, preferably PowerPoint) followed by an interview.
- Presentation and Interview will carry a maximum of 60 marks.
- All shortlisted candidates should bring their Hall Tickets issued for Stage I entrance exam while coming for the Presentation cum Interview. The Stage I entrance examination will be held at the following centers of ICHR:
- New Delhi
- Bengaluru
- Guwahati
- Pune The Stage II (Presentation cum Interview) will be conducted at the ICHR, Headquarter, Delhi only.
Contact
INDIAN COUNCIL OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH 35 FEROZESHAH ROAD, NEW DELHI 110 001 Phone: +91 11 23382321, +91 11 23386973 Fax: +91 11 23383421 Email: ms@ichr.ac.in Chairman Phone: +91 11 23386033, +91 11 23384869 Fax: +91 11 23383421 Member Secretary Phone: +91 11 23387877 Fax: +91 11 23387829 For more information: Click here Apply Now http://ichr.ac.in/