Website ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health
National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, Mumbai, is a premier Institute of the
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The Institute invites applications from highly motivated
students having consistently good academic record for enrollment in Ph.D. programme. The thrust areas
of research include: Infertility and Reproductive Disorders, Immunological and microbiological
attributes associated with HIV/STIs/RTIs, Maternal and Child Health, Reproductive cancers,
Osteoporosis, Genetic Disorders, Stem Cell Biology and Reproductive Toxicology. To address research
queries in these areas, latest techniques in molecular biology, cell biology are being employed. The
Institute is affiliated to the University of Mumbai for the award of Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences, Applied
Biology and Biochemistry.
WHO CAN APPEAR FOR THE WALK-IN INTERVIEW:
1. Candidates who are Indian citizens and have Post graduate degree in any branch of Life Sciences
(Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Zoology / Bioinformatics /Biophysics etc.) or
MBBS/BDS graduates or MD/M.Pharm degree holders from India with at least 55% or equivalent
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from higher secondary (10+2) onwards for General, OBC
and #EWS category and 50% for SC/ST/Person with Disabilities (PWD) candidates in aggregate
(or equivalent grade). In case CGPA is not based on a 10 point scale, candidates should provide a
statement issued by their respective University indicating conversion of CGPA to percentage.
Candidates, who have appeared in the academic year 2024-2025 and results are awaited, are also
eligible to apply. However, if selected, such candidates will have to submit the proof of qualifying
marks before joining the Institute. Kindly note that registration for Ph.D. degree at University of
Mumbai will happen only after fulfilling the required eligibility criteria.
AND
2. The candidate should have cleared at least one of the following exams
I. Ph.D. entrance test (PET) conducted by the University of Mumbai in any subjects of Life
Sciences/ Applied Biology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Zoology/ Biophysics/
Bioanalytical Science/ Molecular Biology
II. CSIR-UGC NET (JRF or LS or PhD only) or GATE (Life Sciences/ Biotechnology with validity
up to March 2026 or more) or JRF examination conducted by national agencies such as
ICMR/DBT (Life Sciences/Microbiology/Biotechnology/ Biochemistry)
III. Valid DST-Inspire fellowship
IV. MH-SET ( Maharashtra State Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor) in Life Sciences
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*Candidates who have appeared for any of these exams and are awaiting results by April 30th are
eligible to attend the walk-in interview.
Please note
#: EWS (Economically Weaker Section) vacancies are tentative and subject to further direction/clarification of
GOI and are subject to outcome of any litigation pending in the court of law. The candidates seeking
reservation under EWS should fulfill the criteria as prescribed by Government of India. The benefit of
reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate issued by a
Competent Authority.
AGE LIMIT:
Upper age limit is 28 years as on 17th March 2025 for General and EWS Category. Age relaxation of upto 5
years (33 years) for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates and up to 3 years (31 years) for OBC (NonCreamy
Layer) candidates will be granted.
Reservation will be as per the UGC rules followed by the University of Mumbai.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The selection would be based on the performance in the personal interview and fulfilment of minimum
eligibility criteria.
The list of Ph.D. guides (who have vacancy for Ph.D. students in their laboratories) and tentative title of
research projects under them would be given to the selected candidates.
FELLOWSHIP:
The selected candidates, who have passed JRF examination conducted by CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT can
avail fellowship as per the rules of respective funding agency. Non-fellowship holders will be provided
Institutional fellowship of Rs. 8000/- per month only after successful completion of coursework and
Ph.D. proposal presentation. It will be for maximum 2 years only and later these students are
encouraged to seek fellowship from other funding agencies.
HOSTEL:
Women candidates selected for Ph.D. may avail Hostel facility upon request and based on availability.
NIRRCH reserves the right to change the minimum eligibility criteria in case of large number of
applications. The decision of the Director and Selection Committee will be final and no correspondence
will be entertained in this regard. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence will be
treated as disqualification. No traveling allowance shall be provided by the Institute at any stage of the
admission process.
#For any query kindly send emailto ‘pgstudies@nirrch.res.in’
Walk-in interview on 17th March, 2025
Reporting Time: 9.00 AM (Interview Time: 9.30 AM to 05.00 PM)
