Ph.D. JRF 2026 Opening at TMC-ACTREC: Online Exam for Life Sciences Candidates (M.Pharm/M.Sc)
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The Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), a premier institution under the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) and Department of Atomic Energy, invites applications for the JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (JRF 2026) for its Ph.D. Program in Life Sciences, affiliated with the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI).
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following qualification requirements:
| Degree Level | Required Qualification | Minimum Marks | Note |
| Master’s | M.Sc./M.Tech. (Applied Biology / Biochemistry / Bioinformatics / Biophysics / Biotechnology / Botany / Life Sciences / Microbiology / Molecular Biology / Zoology or related Biological Sciences / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics) / M.V.Sc./ M.Pharm. / M.D./ D.M./ M.Ch. | ≥ 55% aggregate marks | Candidates with < 55% aggregate marks or those who have done a post-graduation course of only ONE year duration are not eligible. |
| Bachelor’s | BS (Research) 4-year / (B.S/ B.Sc) Bachelor’s degree in Science with UG 4 year/ 8 Semester including 1 year research. | ≥ 75% marks in aggregate | Applicable for B.S/B.Sc candidates. |
Candidates awaiting results may also apply.
Fellowship Details
- Stipend: ₹ 37,000/- per month + HRA (as per norms).
- Progression: The JRF is converted into a Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) in the 3rd year, based on the fellow’s performance.
- Benefits: Limited hostel facility available for new entrants (first come, first served for one year). Ph.D. scholars are entitled to In-house medical facility and local transport services.
Application and Examination Schedule
| Event | Date / Details |
| Online Application Deadline | December 01, 2025 |
| List of Eligible Candidates | Tentatively between 2nd and 3rd week of December 2025 |
| Online Objective Entrance Exam | January 04, 2026 (9 AM – 12 noon) |
| Exam Centers | 10 Centres across India (Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, and Varanasi) |
| JRF Interview Dates | Between April and June 2026 (List of qualified candidates displayed tentatively in March 2026) |
Application Procedure
- Read the instructions carefully on the official ACTREC website: [actrec.gov.in].
- Fill the online application. Incomplete forms or those without the required fee/documents will be rejected.
- Application Fee: Pay online. SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped candidates (with required proofs) are fully exempted from paying fees. Fees are non-refundable.
Eligibility for Direct Interview (No ACTREC Entrance Exam Required)
- Candidates holding valid JRF Fellowships awarded after qualifying a national level written entrance test conducted by CSIR/ UGC/ ICMR/ DBT/ other recognized agencies.
- Recipients of the DST- Inspire fellowship.
- Qualified JGEEBILS candidates who are eligible for the ACTREC Ph.D. program will be shortlisted separately.
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