CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru is a premier National Institute of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi. CSIR-CFTRI is committed to excel in Research & Innovation, Knowledge Dissemination, Technology Transfer and Human Resource Development in the areas of Food Science and Technology through quality attributes to be practiced and implemented at all levels.

The focus of research & innovation in diverse disciplines of food science and technology including Food Engineering (Process development and Equipment design, Biochemical Engineering, Downstream Processing and Bioreactor design) etc. is very well supported by excellent infra-structure, state-of-the-art instrumental and pilot plant facilities and advanced research training. CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru offers an excellent research & innovative environment for students who wish to pursue full time Doctoral (Ph.D.) Research Programme in Sciences / Engineering Science under Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR).

CSIR-CFTRI under AcSIR invites applications from eligible Candidates for full−time Doctoral (Ph.D.) Research Programme in Biological / Engineering Sciences for January 2022 session with the following eligibility requisites:

• Ph.D. (Sciences):
  a. Biological Science : Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medicine or Master's degree in Science with a keen sense of scientific enquiry for pursuing advanced research in frontier areas of Biological, Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Sciences leading to a Ph.D degree. The candidate should be having a valid National level fellowship (JRF/SRF of various funding agencies, e.g. CSIR, UGC, DBT, DST etc.), INSPIRE or other equivalent fellowships.
  b. Ph. D (Chemical Sciences) : Candidates with Post graduation in Chemistry or core chemical sciences. The candidate should be having a valid National level fellowship (JRF/ SRF of various funding agencies e.g. CSIR, UGC, DBT, DST etc.), INSPIRE or other equivalent fellowships


• Ph.D. (Engineering): Candidates with a Master's degree in Engineering/ Technology with a good academic record and the candidate should be having a valid National Level Fellowship (JRF/ SRF of various funding agencies, e.g. CSIR, UGC, DBT etc.)
  

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  Master's degree in Sciences with a good academic record and with a valid GATE score. The candidate should be having a valid National level fellowship (JRF/SRF of various funding agencies, e.g. CSIR, UGC, DBT, DST etc.), INSPIRE or other equivalent fellowships.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply online http://acsir.res.in. Online application will close on 30^thSep 2022. For more details about application and admission procedures, candidates are requested to visit the website [http://acsir.res.in].

Ph.D Admission - January 2023 Session - Last date:30-SEP-2022  

Selection:

Selection for admission to Ph.D. programmes of AcSIR at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru shall be on the basis of Aptitude tests/interviews of shortlisted Candidates to be held at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru. Candidates are advised to visit the AcSIR website for dates of interview.

No TA & DA shall be paid to the shortlisted Candidates for attending the Aptitude tests/interviews at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru. Further, they should make their own arrangements for accommodation and food.