AcSIR PhD January 2027 application deadline has been extended. Last date — 10 November 2026. Apply on acsir.res.in/admissions. Programmes: PhD (Science), PhD (Medical Research), PhD (Engineering) and IDDP (M.Tech + PhD).
Key fact
On this notice
Last date
10 November 2026 (extended)
Vacancies
Across participating CSIR, ICMR and other AcSIR-associated institutes
Pay / stipend
As per valid JRF/SRF or institute rules
Fee
Typically Rs 1000 / Rs 500; confirm on portal
Location
Multiple labs across India
Age limit
As per the fellowship or institute rules
Who can apply
Eligible Master’s or equivalent degree holders for the chosen programme
The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research is an Institution of National Importance. It awards PhD degrees for research work done at CSIR labs, ICMR institutes and other associated centres. The January 2027 session covers science, engineering and medical research.
What kind of role this is
Full-time doctoral research under the guidance of scientists at the associated institute. IDDP is an integrated M.Tech + PhD route in engineering. Selection is done by the individual lab after AcSIR shortlisting.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
You have a Master’s degree in Science with at least 55% (General/EWS) or 50% (reserved categories) or the equivalent grade.
You meet the specific eligibility for Engineering or Medical Research programmes as printed in the brochure.
You hold a valid national fellowship (JRF etc.) where required by the lab.
Skip if
Your marks fall below the printed minimum for your category.
You want a specific lab that has already closed its window or is not participating.
You miss the 10 November deadline.
Dates and fee
Item
On the official notice
Original last date
31 October 2026
Extended last date
10 November 2026
Application fee
Confirm exact slabs on the AcSIR portal
Available positions
PhD (Science) in Biological, Chemical, Physical, Agricultural, Mathematical & Information Sciences. PhD (Medical Research). PhD (Engineering). IDDP in Engineering. Research is conducted at participating institutes of CSIR, ICMR and others. No single national vacancy table is printed; seats depend on the lab.
1. PhD Science / Engineering / Medical Research / IDDP — as per fellowship Lab-wise
Eligibility
Master’s (or 4-year bachelor’s where allowed) with minimum marks as printed.
Valid national-level fellowship preferred or required by many labs.
Project staff may apply with PI permission after one year of service.
Educational qualifications
Programme
Degree / marks
Experience / extras
PhD Science
Master’s in Science; 55% Gen/EWS, 50% reserved
Fellowship recommended
PhD Engineering / IDDP
As printed in the detailed brochure
GATE preferred for some routes
Selection
Online application on the AcSIR portal.
Data sent to associated institutes.
Shortlisting by the lab.
Aptitude test / interview (online or in person) at the institute.
Is the deadline really extended? Yes, AcSIR and several labs have announced the extension to 10 November 2026.
More openings are on the admissions board. Check the closing-this-week list before you miss a deadline.
Official notice wins. Verify every detail on the AcSIR portal and the lab website before you pay or submit.
Stay safe: Campus Reality never charges you. Pay only the fee printed in the official notice, only on the official site (acsir.res.in). Nobody can guarantee selection for money.