CSIR-CCMB PhD January 2027. Last date — 10 November 2026. Indian citizens with a valid national-level fellowship can apply for PhD in modern biology at CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad. Degree awarded by AcSIR. Apply on registration.hostexam.net. Official notification — ccmb.res.in PDF.
Key fact
On this notice
Last date
10 November 2026
Vacancies
Not printed
Pay / stipend
As per valid JRF/SRF fellowship
Fee
Not specified
Location
Hyderabad (CCMB) / LaCONES
Age limit
Not printed
Who can apply
Master’s 55% or 4-yr BSc 75% + valid national fellowship
CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is a premier research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology. It works on cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, infection biology, immunology, and related areas. The January 2027 PhD programme leads to a degree from the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR).
What kind of role this is
This is a full-time doctoral research programme. Selected candidates join in January 2027 and pursue PhD after their fellowship (typically 3-year JRF then SRF). Research happens at CCMB or LaCONES (Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species). Hostel and other facilities follow institute norms. It is a research position, not a teaching or permanent job.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
You are an Indian citizen with a Master’s degree in Science (after 3-year BSc) with at least 55% marks, or a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s in Science with 75% marks.
You hold a valid national-level fellowship (CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/DST JRF or SRF, DBT-BET, INSPIRE, RGNF, or equivalent) tenable at AcSIR institutes (except ICMR institutes).
You want to do research in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, genomics, developmental biology, plant molecular biology, conservation biology, ecology, evolution, protein structure, infection biology, immunology, epigenetics, chromatin biology, or bioinformatics.
Skip if
You only have lectureship in CSIR-UGC NET (no JRF).
Your fellowship is not valid by the January 2027 joining date.
You cannot travel to Hyderabad for the in-person interview (second and third week of December 2026, two rounds over two days). No TA is paid.
You want a part-time or external-only option without a fellowship (not available here).
Relaxation of 5% marks is allowed for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled/EWS.
Dates and fee
Item
On the official notice
Application deadline
10 November 2026
Written test (remote proctored)
Tentatively 15 November 2026
Interviews
Second and third week of December 2026 (in-person at CCMB)
Joining
January 2027 (fellowship must be valid)
Fee
Not printed in the notice
Available positions
No specific number of seats is printed. Selection depends on screening, test performance, interview, and available fellowships/supervisors. Candidates choose preference for CCMB, LaCONES, or LaCONES only on the portal. LaCONES-only candidates are screened via Statement of Purpose and interview (no written test).
1. PhD in Modern Biology — Fellowship as per agency Seats not specified
Eligibility
Master’s in Science (2-year/4-semester after 3-year BSc) with ≥55% marks or equivalent grade, or 4-year Bachelor’s in Science with ≥75% marks.
Valid national-level fellowship (JRF/SRF of CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR, DST, etc., or DBT-BET, INSPIRE, RGNF, etc.).
5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/EWS.
For LaCONES only: GATE Ecology and Evolution or valid fellowship.
No category-wise vacancy split is printed on this notice.
Educational qualifications
Programme
Degree / marks
Fellowship / extras
PhD (CCMB / LaCONES)
Master’s ≥55% or 4-yr BSc ≥75% (5% relaxation for reserved)
Valid national JRF/SRF or equivalent; lectureship-only not accepted
Selection
Online application screening.
Remote proctored computer-based written test (tentatively 15 November 2026) for most candidates.
LaCONES-only candidates screened on SOP + interview (no written test).
Shortlisted candidates with valid fellowship called for in-person interviews at CCMB (two rounds, second and third week of December 2026).
Final selection by CCMB; decision is final. Mere eligibility does not guarantee a call.
Candidates arrange their own travel and stay for 2–3 days. No travelling allowance. Canvassing leads to disqualification.
Fill the form, indicate preference (CCMB / LaCONES / LaCONES only), upload SOP if required for LaCONES.
Submit before 10 November 2026.
Check email and the CCMB website for shortlist and test details. Contact academic17phd.ccmb@csir.res.in for queries.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for CSIR-CCMB PhD January 2027? 10 November 2026.
Is a national fellowship compulsory? Yes. A valid JRF/SRF or equivalent (CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR, DST, INSPIRE, DBT-BET, RGNF, etc.) is required. Lectureship-only NET is not accepted.
When is the written test? Tentatively 15 November 2026 (remote proctored).
Is there an application fee? Not printed in the official notice.
Does this lead to a permanent job? No. It is a PhD research programme under a fellowship. Degree is awarded by AcSIR.
More PhD and research openings are on the admissions board. Check the closing-this-week list so you do not miss a deadline.
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