Admission to Ph.D Program-2018
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.
Eligibility: 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 least till December 31st, 2018, 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
are also eligible. Eligible candidates will have to appear for interviews at CSIR-IGIB
Upper age limit: 28 years
Application Fee: Submit the non-refundable application fee of Rs 1000/- [Rs 500/- for SC/ST/OBC
(non-creamy) candidates].
Selection Procedure:
1. All candidates fulfilling minimum eligibility criteria will be invited through email for
appearing in interviews at CSIR-IGIB, Delhi, to be held on 8-9 December 2018.
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, white board only) 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 or before 14
th December 2018.
3. The selected candidates are required to join CSIR-IGIB before 15th January 2019.
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).