CSIR JRF GATE 2023 - Answer Key, Result, Exam Date, Notification

CSIR JRF GATE 2023 - Answer Key, Result, Exam Date, Notification

ByRenuka Miglani  |  Updated on: Feb 16, 2023
CSIR JRF GATE 2023 exam was completed successfully on February 04th, 05th and 11th, 12th 2023. Candidates can check the important details of GATE JRF exam such as answer key, cut off, result, question paper, and more.

CSIR GATE JRF 2023 exam was conducted on 04, 05, 11, and 12 February 2023 at various exam centers. The authority have released the response key on 16 February 2023 and the answer key will be released on 21 February 2023 on the official website. Candidates can check the exam analysis video below to know about the difficulty level of the paper, and the types of questions asked in the exam. Authorities previously released the GATE JRF 2023 admit card has been released on its official website on 03 January 2023. The application process was concluded on 16 October 2022. 

GATE is a course designed for engineering and pharmaceutical graduates who have passed the GATE or GPAT and want to pursue research through an appropriate Ph.D. degree at AcSIR or another university. Its goal is to promote academic excellence in CSIR labs and promote high-level science. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research uses the GATE score to grant fellowships through the fellowship program.

CSIR JRF GATE 2023

The GATE JRF exam has been was successfully completed on February 04, 05, 11, and 12, 2023. The response key has been released on the official website. The admit card was previously released by the officials on 03 January 2023. The fellowship is given to a maximum of 120 individuals yearly in order to encourage academic achievement in CSIR labs and produce high-level expertise. Under the program, each CSIR laboratory may grant 5 fellowships.

CSIR GATE JRF Exam is a computer-based test consisting of two papers. Both of the papers comprise multiple-choice questions. Candidates need to complete both papers in a single duration of three hours. For candidates who have passed the GATE exam and are working in CSIR laboratories, the EMR Division of CSIR offers JRF GATE fellowships. For the purpose of choosing qualified applicants for the JRF fellowship, the CSIR laboratories conduct interviews and other tests. Candidates who have passed the GATE exam may apply for the program. Students pursuing an M.E. or M.Tech are ineligible for the fellowship.

Latest Update on CSIR GATE JRF 2023

  • 16 February 2023: Authorities have released the response key on the official website.
  • 03 January 2023: The CSIR GATE JRF admit card has been released on the official portal.
  • 14 November 2022: Application Correction window closed.
  • 08 November 2022: The application correction window has been started.

GATE JRF Notification 2023

CSIR with IIT Kanpur has released the notification to award Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) to the GATE-qualified candidates. The GATE-qualified candidates will be called for the Interview process by a Committee constituted by the Director. Check the CSIR JRF GATE notification PDF for the latest update on the fellowship. The notification contains important information and dates about the CSIR GATE JRF exam. Therefore, candidates must go through the information bulletin to ensure they are well-versed with all the exam details. Having the notification PDF will help candidates to stay updated on all the information required to know about the exam. Candidates can the notification PDF below.

GATE JRF Notification 2023 - Download PDF

CSIR JRF Exam: Highlights

Candidates must also thoroughly understand every aspect of the CSIR GATE JRF exam. The following table summarizes all of the important information about GATE JRF 2023.

Particulars

CSIR GATE JRF details

Exam Name

Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

Conducting Body

EMR Division Under HRD Group of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

Exam Level

National

Courses

M.Tech - Ph.D program in CSIR Laboratories

Exam Frequency

Annually

Exam Mode

Online

Exam Duration

3 hours

Total Section

General Aptitude (GA)

Candidate Selected Subject

Total Questions

65 (Each Section)

Selection Process

Interview

Medium of Exam

English

Official website

gate iitk. ac. in

CSIR GATE JRF Exam Analysis

GATE JRF 2023 exam analysis has been shared below. Candidates can check the video analysis as it will be helpful for them to understand the difficulty level of the paper and the types of questions asked in the exam. Candidates must check the video to know the CSIR GATE JRF exam analysis as per the feedback received from candidates and subject matter experts. Candidates can find the exam analysis of Life Science and Chemical Science below.

CSIR NET JRF Answer Key 2023

The GATE JRF 2023 answer key will be released on its official website on 21 February 2023. The response key has been released by the authorities. Candidates will get an idea of how many marks they might expect to score in the respective GATE JRF exam. The direct link to download the response key has been provided below.

GATE JRF 2023 Response Key: Download Here

What is GATE JRF?

GATE JRF, also known as CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) - GATE, is an initiative intended at GATE qualified engineering graduates and GPAT-qualified pharmaceutical graduates who want to pursue research through an appropriate Ph.D. program in AcSIR or any other institution to encourage academic quality in CSIR labs and develop high-level science.

The CSIR is an autonomous body under the Government of India that regulates the whole JRF fellowship program through GATE. The number of JRF-GATE fellowships will not exceed 120 in a year. The fellowship is tenable only in CSIR and its laboratories in India. The laboratory participating in the M.Tech-PhD program of AcSIR was awarded 5 fellowships under the CSIR JRF GATE scheme. Check the participating institutions listed below:

CSIR Laboratory
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CECRICGCRICMERI
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IICTIMMTIIP
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SERCNML

JRF GATE 2023 Exam Dates

The CSIR is going to release the GATE JRF dates of the application and interview after the release of the result. Candidates must check the exam dates in the table below to avoid missing important dates and deadlines when preparing for the GATE JRF 2023 exam.

EventsGATE JRF Exam Date
GATE JRF 2023 notificationJuly 27, 2022
Application form starts30 August 2022
Last date to fill out the application form07 October 2022
Last date for payment of online application fees16 October 2022
Application correction window08-14 November 2022
Admit card release date03 January 2023
GATE JRF 2023 exam date04 February 2023
05 February 2023
11 February 2023
12 February 2023
Answer Key release date21 February 2023
GATE JRF 2023 result16 March 2023
Cut off17 March 2023

CSIR GATE JRF 2023 Eligibility

Candidates who are interested in the JRF GATE research program in CSIR laboratories must check the eligibility criteria for the fellowship through the GATE exam in CSIR. Candidates must check the CSIR GATE JRF eligibility, which includes educational qualifications, age limit, and relaxations below.

CSIR JRF GATE Age Limit

There is no minimum age limit for the JRF GATE fellowship. The upper age limit for the JRF GATE exam is 28 years. The candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes, women, and physically handicapped are entitled to age relaxation of up to 5 years. The OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates have an age relaxation of 3 years.

Age Limit

General Candidate

28 years

OBC

31 years

SC/ ST/ PwD

33 years

CSIR JRF GATE Educational Qualification

Interested candidates must check their education qualifications for the JRF GATE exam before filling out the application form. The educational qualification is a prerequisite for the application form. If the candidate doesn’t satisfy the criteria, his candidature will be rejected.

  • BE/ B.Tech degree in an engineering discipline with a valid GATE score. OR
  • B.Pharm degree and have qualified GPAT OR
  • Candidates with B.Tech in Biotechnology with a valid GATE score and subject to securing a minimum of 85.00 %ile in GATE.

Who is not eligible for GATE JRF?

Candidates with ME/ M. Tech degrees and candidates eligible for CSIR SRF are not eligible for the JRF GATE fellowship.

CSIR JRF GATE 2023 Application Form

Authorities have released the CSIR JRF GATE application form on August 30, 2022, on the official website. The application window ended on October 16, 2022. For candidates to make changes to their application form, the correction window had been opened from 08th to 14th November 2022. Those who passed the GATE 2023 may apply for the CSIR JRF GATE interview. Candidates will be chosen based on how well they perform in interviews conducted by various CSIR laboratories committees that have been duly appointed by the Director. After the result is released, candidates must submit an application for an interview along with all required supporting documentation, including a GATE/GPAT scorecard, the candidate's biodata, a mark sheet, a caste certificate, and a date of birth certificate.

How to Fill the CSIR GATE JRF 2023 Application Form? 

The application form must be filled out completely and accurately by candidates. If not, their application might be turned down. Candidates can check the following steps below to fill out the GATE JRF application form. 

  • Step 1: Visit the official website.
  • Step 2: Click on the 'New Registration' button. 
  • Step 3: Enter your details and fill up the online application form.
  • Step 4: New application number and password will be assigned.
  • Step 5: Fill out the CSIR GATE JRF application form carefully.
  • Step 6: Pay application form fees.
  • Step 7: Print the confirmation page and final application form for future reference.

How many seats are there in JRF GATE?

The number of fellowships awarded through JRF-CSIR must not exceed 120. If the number of JRF GATE is less than 120, the number of remaining fellowships may be passed on to other laboratories during the next year. The 17 CSIR laboratories given above can award a maximum of 5 fellowships under the CSIR JRF GATE scheme.

JRF GATE Selection Process 2023

The selection of JRF-GATE will be based on the interview and selection procedure guidelines of advertising. The interview will be conducted by a committee duly constituted by the Director. The recommended candidates’ documents will be forwarded to Hrad, HRDG, with all necessary documents (GATE/GPAT scorecard, copy of the notification, selection proceedings, resume, mark sheets, DoB certificate, Caste certificate, etc.). CSIR-HRDG will issue a formal award letter after scrutinizing and verifying the relevant documents.

GATE JRF Stipend 2023

The selected candidates will get a JRF GATE stipend of INR 31,000/- per month for the first two years to continue their research work. In addition, an annual contingency grant of INR 20,000 per fellow is provided to the Institution/ University. The tenure of the fellowship is 2 years only. Therefore, the student who joins on the 1st day of this month will complete their tenure on the last day of the previous month 2 years later.

JRF GATE 2023 Admit Card

Authorities released the GATE JRF 2023 admit card on its official website on 03 January 2023. By login into their registered accounts, candidates can download their hall ticket card for the exam. It should be noted that the CSIR GATE JRF admit card must be carried to the specified exam location. It's possible that candidates won't be allowed to take the exam if they don't have their hall tickets on the exam day. Candidates can click on the direct link provided below to download the CSIR GATE JRF hall ticket.

GATE JRF 2023 Admit Card: Download Here

How to Download the GATE JRF 2023 Admit Card?

Candidates can check the steps to download the hall ticket below.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website.
  • Step 2: Click on the download hall ticket link.
  • Step 3: Submit your details (Registration Number and Date of Birth) to log in.
  • Step 4: Download the Hall Ticket PDF.
  • Step 5: Save and Print the GATE JRF admit card for future use. 

JRF GATE Result 2023

GATE JRF result will be released on its official site after the completion of the exam. Along with the result, the scorecard and cut off marks will also be released. Those successful candidates who acquire scores equal to or more than the minimum qualifying marks are declared qualified in CSIR GATE JRF 2023 exam. The result link will be updated here as soon as it is available on the official website.

JRF GATE 2023 Result: Download Here (to be out soon)

How to Check the GATE JRF 2023 result?

Candidates can check the following steps below to check their scorecard.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website.
  • Step 2: Click on the download link of the "GATE JRF 2023 result".
  • Step 3: Enter the credentials like the Registration number, DOB, or password.
  • Step 4: Candidates can download and save the scorecard PDF.

JRF GATE Exam FAQs

  • The GATE JRF, also known as the CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) - GATE, is a program designed for engineering graduates who have passed the GATE exam and pharmaceutical graduates who have passed the GPAT exam who want to pursue research through an appropriate Ph.D. program at AcSIR or any other institution. Its goal is to promote academic excellence in CSIR labs and advance high-level science.

  • Candidates who had qualified the GATE exam need to apply for the JRF GATE interview when released by the council with the supporting documents like score card of GATE/GPAT, mark sheet and other important documents.

  • Candidates will be called for an interview or the process prescribed by the CSIR laboratory for awarding the JRF-GATE fellowship. A candidate who has appeared and cleared the GATE exam can apply for the CSIR JRF GATE fellowship.

  • There is a maximum of 120 fellowship seats in the JRF GATE scheme. These seats are divided into various laboratories of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research across the country.

  • The selected candidates will get a stipend of INR 31,000/- per month for the first two years to continue their research work. Check the detailed CSIR JRF GATE fellowship amount for more clarity.

  • The age limit for the JRF GATE fellowship is no different than the other JRF fellowships. Check the detailed JRF GATE eligibility. The category-wise age limit is provided below:

    Age Limit

    General Candidate

    28 years

    OBC

    31 years

    SC/ ST/ PwD

    33 years

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