CSIR-INSTITUTE OF GENOMICS AND INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY
North Campus, Mall Road, Delhi 110007
South Campus, Mathura Road,
New Delhi-110025
Admission to Ph. D PROGRAM-2020
The CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative biology (CSIR-IGIB) invites applications
from bright young individuals from diverse backgrounds with strong motivation and good
academic credentials to pursue research in the frontier areas of modern biology leading to
a Ph.D degree. The broad interdisciplinary research areas are genomics and molecular
medicine, genome informatics and structural biology, chemical and systems biology,
respiratory disease biology and environmental biotechnology. PhD students in CSIR-IGIB
are enrolled in the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) and the degree
will be awarded by AcSIR.
WHO CAN APPLY
Masters (M.Sc/M.Tech/M.Pharm) with at least 60% (or equivalent in CGPA) in any branch
of Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/Computer Science or allied
subjects with special interest in Biology. B.Tech (in Biological sciences or other branches
with special interest in Biology)/B.Pharm/B.E./MBBS candidates with at least 60% (or
equivalent in CGPA) may also apply. In addition to this, all candidates should also have
obtained at least 60% (or equivalent in CGPA) in their XIIth standard board examination.
Both the criteria are relaxed for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy) candidates to a minimum of 55%
in the highest qualifying exam and in the XIIth standard board examination. Candidates who
are awaiting results for the highest qualifying examinations are allowed to appear, but their
admission is subject to clearing all the eligibility criteria at the time of admission.
Fellowship: M.Sc/M.Tech/M.Pharm/B.Tech/B.Pharm/B.E/MBBS candidates should hold
CSIR-UGC(JRF)/DBT(JRF)/ICMR-JRF/DST-INSPIRE or equivalent (fellowship certificate
should be valid at the time of joining in all cases). Fellowship conditions should allow them
to work in CSIR Laboratories and on CSIR projects. B.Tech/B/Pharm/B.E students who fulfil
the conditions for GATE-JRF fellowship (http://csirhrdg.nic.in/gate.html) are also eligible.
Eligible candidates will have to appear for interviews at CSIR-IGIB.
Upper age limit is 28 years (as on the closing date of application) which is relaxable for
SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy)/physically handicapped persons as well as women candidates
as per Govt. of India rules in this regard.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Please register on the AcSIR admission portal (acsir.res.in). Keep the Registration
number from the AcSIR application portal. This will be essential for applying on the
CSIR-IGIB portal.
2. CSIR-IGIB application portal will be active on the CSIR-IGIB website (www.igib.res.in)
3. Upload your research proposal (this does not have to be related to the work you will
actually do in the PhD). This will be used to evaluate your scientific aptitude.
Complete the rest of the application as instructed.
4. Submit the non-refundable application fee of Rs 1000/- [Rs 500/- for SC/ST/OBC
(non-creamy) candidates]. Instructions for the payment will be available on the
website (CSIR-IGIB portal at www.igib.res.in).
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
1. Eligible candidates will be invited through email for appearing in interviews at CSIRIGIB, Delhi, to be held in June 14-17, 2020. The interviews will be aimed at evaluating
abilities to comprehend, analyze and reason along with the aptitude of the candidate
in biological sciences. Candidates will also be evaluated with special focus on their
research proposal that they are to submit at the time of application. The candidates
should be ready to make a short 10-minute presentation (no slides,) based on their
research interest and research proposal.
2. The names of the successful candidates eligible to join CSIR-IGIB PhD program will
be declared on the institute website.
3. The selected candidates are required to join CSIR-IGIB before the date of joining
intimated to them.
4. Admission into the CSIR-IGIB PhD Program of AcSIR is subject to the verification of
all documents defining eligibility. Non-fulfillment of the eligibility criteria will result in
cancellation of the candidature at any stage of admission process.
5. At the time of admission all selected candidates are required to pay a non-refundable
fee (Rs 10000 for general category and Rs 5000 for SC/ST/non-creamy OBC
candidates).
6. No TA/DA will be paid at any stage of the selection process.
7. The decision of the Admission Committee will be final and binding and no
correspondence will be entertained in this regard. Canvassing of any form and/or
bringing in any influence will be treated as a disqualification.
8. In case of eligible candidates with already activated JRF fellowships, the consent
letter from appropriate authority for transfer of fellowship is to be submitted to CSIRIGIB at the time of interview, otherwise the candidature is liable to cancellation.
More Info: https://www.igib.res.in/sites/default/files/PhDJune2020.pdf
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