UGC-DAE CSR PhD Admission 2026: Apply Online, Eligibility, Vacancies & Dates

Age criteria are not specified in the notification.

Educational Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Physics (2023 or later) with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for reserved categories and women candidates).
• Must have qualified at least one of the following exams:
  • Valid CSIR-UGC NET (Category 1, 2, or 3)
  • JEST 2026 (Rank within top 300)
  • DST-Inspire Fellowship (Ph.D.)
  • GATE (Physics)

Final JRF offer for DST-Inspire candidates is subject to Level-II evaluation.

Important Dates

• Online Registration Starts: 25 May 2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 15 June 2026 (17:00 Hrs)
• Online Interview (Tentative): June / July 2026

Application Fee

The official advertisement does not mention any application fee. Most candidates can apply free of cost. Please confirm on the portal at the time of filling the form.

Programme 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: 2, Kalpakkam: 6)
• Mode: Online
• Direct Notification and Apply Links are available on the official CSR portal.

Selection Process

• Screening of applications
• Online interview of shortlisted candidates (tentative June/July 2026)

Research Areas and Vacancies by Centre

• Indore: 20 vacancies (Materials properties at low temperatures and high magnetic fields, thin films/multilayers, microscopy, spectroscopy, etc.)
• Mumbai: 2 vacancies (Physics of quantum magnets, multiferroics, topological materials, etc.)
• Kalpakkam: 6 vacancies (Nanostructured materials, magnetism in carbon-based materials, energy materials, etc.)

Important Notes

• Stay updated on the official CSR portal for any changes in dates or eligibility.
• Check the official notification for detailed eligibility criteria and any reserved-category relaxations.