ADVT. No. : 06/IIG/HRD/2020/Research Scholar
Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) offers Doctoral Programme in Geomagnetism and Allied
Fields pertinent to studies of Solid Earth, Upper Atmosphere and Observatory Data Analysis. Indian
Institute of Geomagnetism is a recognized centre for conducting research leading to Ph.D. degree
awarded by following universities in the subjects specified:
1. University of Mumbai (Physics)
2. Shivaji University, Kolhapur (Physics)
3. North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (Physics, Applied Geology)
4. SRTM University, Nanded (Geophysics)
5. Andhra University, Visakhapatanam (Physics & Geophysics)
6. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (Physics & Geophysics)
7. NIT Warangal (Mathematics)
Scholarship & Tenure: Tenure and fellowship/stipend to the JRF/SRF are as per prevailing
CSIR/UGC guidelines.
Eligibility: M.Sc./M.Sc. (Tech.) in disciplines Physics / Geophysics /Space Physics/Applied
Geology & Applied Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks throughout and Physics or
Mathematics as a subject in B.Sc.
INSPIRE candidates having qualified PET or equivalent examination from the above mentioned
Universities (1-7) in respective subjects can also apply. Those appearing for Master’s degree final
year examination in the year 2020 may also apply.
Maximum Age: 25 years as on 1st July, 2020
No. of Vacancies: 16
Selection Criteria: Candidates who are in possession of the GATE / NET/ INSPIRE certificate
valid up to January, 2021 in above mentioned subjects or PET (from universities mentioned above
in Eligibility) may be called for the interview directly.
Candidates who have not qualified any of the above tests will have to appear for a written test and
a personal interview at IIG, Navi Mumbai. However, if selected, they will have to qualify any of
the tests as mentioned in the preamble, within one year
Place of Research Work: The selected candidate will have to carry out his/her research work either at IIG Headquarters in Navi Mumbai or any one of the regional centres (EGRLTirunelveli/KSKGRL-Allahabad/SGRC Shillong) of IIG.