DBT Juniоr Reseаrсh Fellоwshiр (JRF) рrоgrаm is the flаgshiр аnd the mоst рrestigiоus рrоgrаm оf the Deраrtment оf Biоteсhnоlоgy (DBT), Gоvernment оf Indiа. Every yeаr аrоund 1000 оf students аррly fоr this рrestigiоus рrоgrаm. The main key objective of the DBT-JRF fellowship program is to offer fellowship to enough researchers in the field of Biotechnology in the country. Therefore, the DBT-JRF 2022 Exam is exclusively framed for the Biotechnology qualifications, hence candidates with qualifications other than Biotech will have a lot of reading to do.
The DBT JRF has 2 main categories to provide fellowships to aspiring candidates.,
- Candidates selected under category I which offers 275 fellowships will be entitled to obtain a Ph.D. fellowship under the Biotechnology and Life Sciences programs at any Institute in India.
- Whereas candidates selected in category II in which a merit list of 100 students is published can get an appointment in a project sponsored by any DBT-funded external projects in the country.
Salary Structure For The DBT JRF Exam 2022
The salary Structure for the DBT JRF Exam 2022 offers fixed monthly payments, every candidate recruited for the post of DBT JRF has fixed allowances as decided per the 7th Pay commission and Pay Matrix Level. The allowances are listed below:
- House Rent Allowance (Only if reasonable hostel accommodation is not available)
- Medical benefits (as per the rules of the concerned DBT/ or any other institute)
Note: No bonus or travel allowances are applicable for the Junior Research Fellows appointed under the DBT JRF Programme.
DBT JRF 2022: In-Hand Salary
The basic pay given to the candidates who are recruited for the post of DBT JRF is incremented considerably from Rs 25000 to Rs 31000 per month. The in-hand salary received by the DBT Junior Research Fellows is Rs 31000 plus the house rent allowance (HRA) (which is applicable only if suitable hostel accommodation is not provided by the Institute). The house rent allowance varies between 8%, 16% and 24% depending on which city the Institute is located.
DBT JRF 2022: Annual Package
The candidates selected for the post of DBT JRF will receive the annual package as decided as per the latest UGC and DBT norms, as per the 7th Pay Commission. The monthly salary is Rs 31000 per month and additional House Rent Allowances (HRA) also provided (if applicable).
DBT JRF 2022: Perks and Additional Benefits
Apart from granting a basic emolument of Rs 31000 per month to the aspiring candidates selected for the post of DBT JRF, the DBT also lays out certain additional benefits are as follows:
- Hоuse Rent Аllоwаnсe
- Mediсаl Аllоwаnсe
- Trаvel entitlement fоr оn duty sсientifiс events аnd wоrkshорs.
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Job Profile Of DBT JRF 2022
Based on the performance of candidates in the DBT JRF Examination, two categories of merit lists will be prepared to provide fellowships. Their job profile will be based on whether the candidates are selected under category I or category II of the DBT JRF.
- Candidates selected under category I can obtain a PhD fellowship under Biotechnology and Life Sciences programs at any Institute across India.
- Candidates selected in category II will be appointed in external projects sponsored by DBT and can also avail of fellowship equal to NET / GATE, which is subject to admission through the admission process of the particular institute. They are expected to routinely perform lab experiments involving molecular biology and biotechnology and fulfil all demands to achieve project goals.
DBT JRF 2022: Probation Period
There is no such specific time period of the Probation period for the post DBT JRF. However, candidates recruited for the post of DBT JRF must complete a minimum of 2 years of Junior Research Fellowship (HRF) to be eligible for the post of Senior Research Fellowship (SRF).
DBT JRF: Career Growth and Promotion
Promotion and growth aspects for DBT JRF depend on various parameters like projects, performance index, work experience etc.
- On completion of two years as JRF, the progress of the candidate will be evaluated for up-gradation to SRF by a “Three Member Assessment Committee” of that particular Institute in which the candidate is enrolled.
- In case the Committee does not recommend up-gradation, the candidate will continue as JRF for another year. The progress of the research work of JRF will be assessed again at the end of 3rd year for up-gradation to SRF.
- The maximum tenure is 5 years. However, an extension of tenure from 4 years to 5 years will be on the basis of the progress report and the recommendation of the committee based on that report.
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