The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR, is accepting applications for its 2026 Senior Research Fellowship, SRF. This fellowship programme is open to researchers in science, engineering, or medicine who hold a STEM degree. Candidates need to apply before September 17, 2026. Candidates to have at least two years of research experience and one research paper published in a recognised journal. Review the full article for eligibility requirements, fees and more before you apply.
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CSIR Senior Research Fellowship: Important Date
Interested candidates must complete the application process by September 17, 2026. Check out the below table for more details
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Date/Details
Advertisement Date
August 14, 2026
Online Application Start Date
August 18, 2026
Online Application Closing Date
September 17, 2026
Organization
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Human Resource Development Group (HRDG), New Delhi
Position
Direct Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)
Application Mode
Online only
Application Fee
Nil (No application fee)
CSIR SRF 2026: Who Can Apply?
Researchers who meet the required academic and research conditions can apply for the fellowship progarmme. The eligibility information also mentions an age limit of below 32 years, with relaxation available, check out the below table for more details.
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Degree / Qualification |
Minimum Marks |
Required Research Experience / Criteria |
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M.Sc. / B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent |
55% |
Min. 2 years post-degree research experience + 1 SCI publication |
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M.Tech. / M.E. or equivalent |
60% |
None mandated beyond the degree |
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B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent |
60% |
Min. 2 years research experience as on closing date |
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M.B.B.S. / BDS or equivalent |
60% |
1-year internship |
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B.Pharm. / B.V.Sc. / B.Sc. (Ag) or equivalent |
55% |
Min. 3 years research experience + 1 SCI publication |
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M.Pharm. / M.V.Sc. / M.Sc. (Ag) / M.Phil. or equivalent |
55% |
Min. 1 year research experience + 1 SCI publication |
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹42,000 and an annual grant of up to ₹20,000. The fellowship is initially given for two years, and can be extended by one year after review by a three-member committee. Total JRF and SRF funding cannot exceed five years (maximum three years for SRF), completing the tenure or the Ph.D. viva-voce date, whichever is earlier. Applicants must be 32 or younger as of September 17, 2026 can apply.
