Designation/Position- DAE Doctoral Fellowship Scheme
Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumba invites application for DAE Doctoral Fellowship Scheme for eligible and interested candidates
About- Applications are invited from Engineering Postgraduates for Admission to DDFS (formerly known as DGFS-Ph.D) Programme (2021) under the Aegis of Homi Bhabha National Institute. Human Resource Development Division (HRDD), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) invites applications from Engineering post-graduates (M. E. / M. Tech. / Equivalent Degree) for admission to DAE Doctoral Fellowship Scheme (DDFS) formerly known as DGFS- Ph.D. for pursuing Ph.D. under the aegis of Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) a Deemed to be University, commencing from August, 2021.
The selected students will be admitted to one of the following Constituent Institutions of HBNI:
(1) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai;
(2) Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam;
(3) Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar;
(4) Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata
Study level- Doctoral
Location- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai
Eligibility/Qualification–
a. Qualifying Degree and other academic qualifications: Candidates should possess M.E. / M.Tech. or equivalent
postgraduate degree in Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical,
Metallurgical/Materials, Nuclear Engineering with minimum 60% Marks. In addition to this, the student should have
60% marks in B. E. /B. Tech. or any other degree considered to enter M.E. / M.Tech. programme. The ‘qualifying
60% marks’ should be as per the ordinances of the respective degree awarding university OR equivalent of
cumulative grade point average CGPA (converted to % Marks by multiplying with 100/x if the CGPA is on x points
scale).
b. Age limit: The candidates desirous of availing DDFS fellowship should have been born on or after August 1, 1993.
Age limit is relaxable by three years for OBC-NCL(non-creamy layer) and by five years for SC/ST applicants.
Persons with Disability (PWD) of all categories are eligible for further age relaxation of 10 years. The age limit for
the candidates working as faculty in Engineering Colleges is 40 years, who desire to pursue Ph.D. without the
fellowship grant.
c. Nationality: Applicant should be an Indian citizen.
Job/Position Description-
The selected students will be awarded fellowships under the DAE Doctoral Fellowship Scheme (DDFS) for pursuing Ph.D.
under the aegis of HBNI. The other terms and conditions are:
- The fellowship under DDFS is tenable for three years. Any further extension is based on the progress made in
PhD programme and recommendations of the Competent Authority. In any case, no extension will be given
beyond five years. - The amount of fellowship payable under the scheme is Rs.60,000/- pm (Rupees Sixty Thousand Only)
besides house rent allowance and medical benefits as per rules. An annual contingency grant of Rs. 40,000
is also available for all expenses related to the PhD problem. - The selected fellows will carry out research under the joint supervision of two guides, one having strength in
basic research and the other in technology development. - One has to make own arrangement for accommodation
EXAM RELATED INFORMATION
Question Paper in each discipline will comprise 50 questions with four choices (A, B, C or D) only one of which will be
the correct answer. A candidate who chooses the correct answer will get 3 marks whereas a candidate who chooses
a wrong answer will get -1 marks. A candidate who does not attempt a question will get 0 marks for that question. The
duration of the exam will be 90 minutes. Candidates are not permitted to bring a calculator, mobile phone, smart
watch, earphone. or any other Electronic device inside the Examination Hall. Candidates are also advised not to wear
ornamental outfits and jewelry while reporting to the examination hall.
How to Apply-
Only Online Applications will be accepted. Candidates must visit this website and fill the Online Application form in
the period February 1, 2021 to February 28, 2021.
Last Date for Apply– 28 February 2021
Launch of Online Application Portal February 1, 2021
Last Date for Online Application February 28, 2021
Download of Admit Cards From March 4, 2021onwards
Screening Examination March 21, 2021 (Tentative)
Declaration of List of Candidates shortlisted for Selection Interview April 4, 2021
Selection Interviews April 18, 2021
Declaration of List of Selected Candidates May 03, 2021
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