ICAR - INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SPICES RESEARCH
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
Post Bag No: 1701, Marikunnu PO,
Kozhikode-673 012, Kerala
ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode, invites applications from candidates
who are Indian citizens, to pursue research in following disciplines leading to a Ph.D., Degree
under University of Calicut. For details of eligible research guides visit
http://www.spices.res.in/pages/research-guides
Sl.No. Subject Available PhD
positions
1. Botany 06
2. Biotechnology 01
3. Biochemistry 03
4. Chemistry 01
Reservation criteria (Category-wise vacancies)
OC-4; Ezhava-1; SC-3; PWD-2; EWS-1
Eligibility criteria
1. Candidates with a Master’s degree in Botany/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Chemistry
and a valid national level fellowship (JRF of CSIR, UGC, DBT, etc.), or any other
equivalent fellowship (KSCSTE, etc.,) for pursuing Ph.D.
2. Irrespective of the fellowship awarded, all candidates must have a valid UGC-NET
score as per the notification from UGC (No.F.4-1(UGC-NET Review
Committee)/2024(NET)/140648 dated 27/03/2024
3. Upper age limit is 35 years for male and 40 years for female candidates as on date of
30-08-2025, Age relaxation as per the Govt. of India rule applicable to
SC/ST/OBC/Women/Physically Handicapped candidates.
Application:
Candidates who satisfy the above criteria may submit their online applications on or
before 30.08.2025
Selection method:
Eligible candidates should attend for an interview before the Selection Committee
which will be intimated after deadline. Selection of Ph.D. scholars is based on the
performance in the interview subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
Note:
Candidates will have to make their own arrangements for travel, stay, etc. for
attending the interview. Travelling allowance is not payable by ICAR-IISR,
Kozhikode
Mere fulfillment of the minimum requirements stipulated in the notification would not
automatically entitle a person for selection. The decision of the Director, ICAR-IISR
in this regard shall be final.
Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be
treated as a disqualification.
For inquiries, contact: hrdiisr@gmail.com, Ph: 0495 2731410
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