ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship 2026-27 Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education, Government of India ki doctoral research fellowship scheme hai. Current guidelines ke अनुसार fellowship Indian PhD scholars ko Social and Human Sciences mein innovative research proposals ke liye support karti hai.
2026-27 mein Full-Term Doctoral Fellowship, Short-Term Doctoral Fellowship aur Contingency Grant Scheme ke liye applications invite ki gayi thi. Online application window 15 June 2026 se start hui aur extensions ke baad final submission deadline 4 August 2026 tak gayi.
Current fellowship updates ke liye Desk4Info ke Higher Education & Entrances section ko bhi check kiya ja sakta hai.
ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship 2026-27 Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Indian Council of Social Science Research, Ministry of Education |
| Financial Year | 2026-27 |
| Full-Term Fellowship | ₹20,000 per month + ₹20,000 contingency per annum |
| Full-Term Duration | 2 years |
| Short-Term Duration | 6 months or Ph.D. submission, whichever is earlier |
| Contingency Grant | ₹62,500 consolidated |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
| PG Qualification | 55% in a social science discipline; specified relaxation applies |
| NET | UGC NET mandatory, with up to 10% exception for outstanding non-NET proposals |
| Application Portal | ICSSR Online Application Portal |
Technical Eligibility & Academic Scrutiny
Full-Term applicant ko affiliating university/institution mein full-time bona fide PhD student hona chahiye. PhD registration confirmed hona required hai, aur research topic ko DRC ya authorised statutory body se application deadline tak approve hona chahiye; unapproved topic wali application summarily reject ho sakti hai.
Candidate ki maximum age last application date par 40 years hai. SC, ST, OBC-NCL aur PwD candidates ko 5 years age relaxation milti hai. Post-Graduation mein minimum 55% marks required hain, jabki specified reserved categories aur PwD candidates ke liye 5% marks relaxation hai.
2026-27 guidelines ke अनुसार UGC NET mandatory hai. However, ICSSR panel ke evaluation mein outstanding proposals ke liye maximum 10% fellowships non-NET candidates ko bhi award ki ja sakti hain.
Applicants ko PG marksheet, CGPA-to-percentage conversion formula certified by the affiliating university, date-of-birth proof, UGC NET proof, DRC/statutory approval certificate, supervisor aur institution forwarding documents upload karne hote hain. OBC-NCL aur EWS applicants ke certificates Financial Year 2026-27 ke liye valid hone chahiye.
Gateway Management & Fellowship Value
2026-27 guidelines ke अनुसार Full-Term Doctoral Fellowship ki value ₹20,000 per month + ₹20,000 contingency grant per annum hai. Total duration 2 years hai, lekin first award letter initially one year ke liye issue hota hai; second-year continuation satisfactory progress aur required expenditure reports ke subject par hoti hai.
Short-Term Doctoral Fellowship ki duration strictly 6 months ya PhD submission date, whichever is earlier hai. Is scheme ka maximum fellowship value six-month Full-Term fellowship amount plus six-month contingency ke equivalent hai. Contingency Grant ki consolidated value ₹62,500 hai.
Selection applications ke expert-panel evaluation par based hota hai. Expert Committee ki evaluation ke baad merit list prepare hoti hai; ICSSR zarurat ke अनुसार shortlisted applicants ko presentation ke liye bula sakta hai, aur selected candidates ki merit list ICSSR website par publish ki jati hai.
Red-Flag Application Errors
- PhD topic ko DRC/authorised statutory body se approve karaye bina application submit karna.
- PG marksheet ya CGPA-to-percentage certificate upload na karna.
- UGC NET proof missing rakhna.
- OBC-NCL/EWS certificate ko FY 2026-27 ke liye valid na rakhna.
- Supervisor ya affiliating institution forwarding documents missing hona.
- Already another major doctoral fellowship benefit receive karne ke bawajood apply karna.
- Ek Financial Year mein multiple ICSSR doctoral fellowship schemes ke liye apply karna.
Current 2026-27 call clearly states ki scholar ek Financial Year mein sirf one fellowship scheme ke liye apply kar sakta hai. Incomplete applications ya required institutional forwarding ke bina applications reject ho sakti hain.
Candidate FAQs
ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship mein kitni fellowship milti hai?
Full-Term Fellowship mein ₹20,000 per month aur ₹20,000 annual contingency grant specified hai. Full-Term fellowship ki total duration 2 years hai.
Kya UGC NET mandatory hai?
2026-27 guidelines ke अनुसार UGC NET mandatory hai. However, outstanding non-NET proposals ke liye maximum 10% fellowships ka provision hai.
ICSSR fellowship ke liye maximum age kya hai?
Full-Term applicant ki maximum age last date of application par 40 years hai. SC/ST/OBC-NCL aur PwD candidates ko 5 years relaxation milti hai.
Official Departmental Directory
| Resource | Official Access |
|---|---|
| ICSSR Official Website | Visit ICSSR |
| 2026-27 Doctoral Fellowship Call | View Official Call |
| 2026-27 Guidelines PDF | Download Guidelines |
| Online Application Portal | Apply Online |
| ICSSR Divisions | View ICSSR Divisions |
| Desk4Info Higher Education | Higher Education & Entrances |
Editorial Integrity Disclaimer
ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship 2026-27 ke eligibility, fellowship amount, duration, research domains, document requirements aur selection process ke liye 2026-27 official ICSSR Guidelines ko primary source maana gaya hai.
Current 2026-27 call ke अनुसार applications 15 June 2026 se open hui thi aur extensions ke baad final submission deadline 4 August 2026 tak gayi. Isliye September 2026 mein yeh application window closed hai; future cycle ke applicants ko next official ICSSR announcement ka wait karna chahiye.
2026-27 guidelines mein total fellowship seats/category-wise numerical allocation publish nahi ki gayi hai in the supplied guideline text; isliye koi unsupported vacancy figure publish nahi kiya gaya hai. Government of India ki SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS aur PwD reservation policy award process mein follow ki jati hai.
