Job Description

Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), New Delhi has invited online applications for the award of 80 Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) in historical studies (Ancient/ Medieval/ Modern India) on contractual basis. The fellowship is a whole-time engagement for research work and cannot be combined with any other full-time or part-time work.

ICHR Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 Overview
Registration Date
20 Mar 2026 – 10 Apr 2026
Salary
₹17,600/- pm + ₹16,500/- contingency grant per annum
Vacancies
80 Posts
Eligibility
Registered for Ph.D. in Historical Studies
Application Link

Vacancy Details

Post NameJunior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Total Vacancies80 Posts
Age LimitAs per ICHR norms
Salary₹17,600/- pm + ₹16,500/- contingency grant per annum
Minimum QualificationRegistered for Ph.D. in Historical Studies
Application Fee₹500 (Others) | Nil (SC/ST/PwBD)
Selection ProcessOnline Entrance Test + Presentation-cum-Interview + Document Verification
Job LocationNew Delhi (Interview) / Anywhere in India (Research)
Last Date10 April 2026 (Online) | 17 April 2026 (Printout)

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply online only through the ICHR portal. No other mode of application will be accepted.

➢ Step 1: Visit the official application portal ichrreg.com and register using valid email ID and mobile number.

➢ Step 2: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, Ph.D. registration details and choose specialization (Ancient/Medieval/Modern India).

➢ Step 3: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, educational certificates, Ph.D. registration proof and other required documents.

➢ Step 4: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.

➢ Step 5: Take a printout of the filled application form and send the hard copy (with all enclosures) so as to reach ICHR on or before 17 April 2026.

Notifications

ICHR JRF Detailed Notification PDFView Notification

Application Fee

₹500 (Others) | Nil (SC/ST/PwBD)

Age Limit

As per ICHR norms

Selection Process

  • Stage-I: Online Entrance Test (100 Marks – Objective Type, bilingual)
  • Stage-II: Presentation-cum-Interview (60 Marks) at ICHR New Delhi (hybrid mode)
  • Document Verification

Organization

Name: Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)

Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), New Delhi has invited online applications for the award of 80 Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) in historical studies (Ancient/ Medieval/ Modern India) on contractual basis. The fellowship is a whole-time engagement for research work and cannot be combined with any other full-time or part-time work.