UGC-DAE CSR PhD Admission 2026 (also known as UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research PhD Programme 2026-27) is now open for applications. Registration starts on 25th May 2026 and the last date is 15th June 2026.
UGC-DAE CSR PhD Admission 2026 Overview
UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research (UGC-DAE CSR) has invited applications for its Ph.D. programme (2026-27) at its centres in Indore, Mumbai, and Kalpakkam. The programme offers doctoral research in Physics and related interdisciplinary areas with access to advanced facilities like synchrotron sources, neutron scattering, and low-temperature high-magnetic field setups.
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Key Highlights:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | Ph.D. (2026-27) |
| Conducting Body | UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research |
| Centres | Indore, Mumbai, Kalpakkam |
| Total Vacancies (Tentative) | 28 (Indore: 20, Mumbai: 02, Kalpakkam: 06) |
| Application Start Date | 25 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 June 2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.csr.res.in |
Important Dates for UGC-DAE CSR PhD Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 25 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 15 June 2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Online Interview (Tentative) | June / July 2026 |
Vacancies and Research Areas
- Indore Centre: 20 vacancies – Properties of materials at low temperatures & high magnetic fields, thin films/multilayers, microscopy, spectroscopic studies, theoretical condensed matter physics, single crystals, non-linear optics etc.
- Mumbai Centre: 02 vacancies – Physics of quantum magnets, multiferroics, topological materials, rare-earth intermetallics, strongly-correlated electron systems.
- Kalpakkam Centre: 06 vacancies – Nanostructured materials, magnetism in carbon-based materials, wide band gap materials, energy materials, flexible functional thin films.
Eligibility Criteria for UGC-DAE CSR PhD 2026
For Indore, Mumbai & Kalpakkam Centres:
- M.Sc. degree in Physics (2023 or after) with minimum 60% marks (55% for reserved & women candidates).
- Must have qualified any one of the following:
- Valid CSIR-UGC NET (Category 1, 2 & 3)
- JEST 2026 (Rank within top 300)
- DST-Inspire Fellowship (Ph.D.)#
- GATE (Physics)
#Final JRF offer for DST-Inspire candidates is subject to clearance of Level-II evaluation.
Application Fee
The official advertisement does not mention any application fee. Most candidates can apply free of cost. Confirm on the portal at the time of filling the form.
How to Apply for UGC-DAE CSR PhD Admission 2026
- Visit the official application portal: https://inhousejrf.csr.res.in/
- Register and fill the online application form.
- Indicate your preference of CSR Centres.
- Submit the form before 15 June 2026 (17:00 Hrs).
Apply Online Link: UGC-DAE CSR JRF Application Portal
Selection Process
The selection is a two-step process:
- Screening of applications
- Online interview of shortlisted candidates (tentative June/July 2026)
Selected students will be registered for Ph.D. with:
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore (for Indore Centre)
- Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) (for Mumbai Centre)
- University of Madras (for Kalpakkam Centre)
