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 Sciences and Engineering for the August 2025 session.

A. Eligibility criteria for Ph.D. Science (Biological) and Ph.D Science (Chemical) :
Qualifying Degree : Master’s degree in science with minimum 55% marks (without rounding off) or equivalent grade for General (UR)/General-EWS and minimum 50% marks (without rounding off) or equivalent grade for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST, Third gender and Persons with Disability (PwD).

Mode of Entry :

1. National-level fellowship :The applicant should have a valid National-level Fellowship (JRF/ SRF of any funding agency, e.g. CSIR, ICMR, UGC, DBT, DST, etc.) or any other equivalent fellowship like DBT-BET, INSPIRE, RGNF, etc.

OR

2. Industry-sponsored candidates :Endorsement (NOC) from the current employer is mandatory.
B. Eligibility criteria for Ph.D Engineering :
Qualifying Degree : Master's degree in Engineering or Technology (after a four-year engineering/technology degree or with an integrated 5 year B.Tech./M.Tech. degree or equivalent) with minimum 55% marks (without rounding off) or equivalent grade for General (UR)/General-EWS and minimum 50% marks (without rounding off) or equivalent grade for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST, Third gender and Persons with Disability (PwD).

Mode of Entry :
1. National-level fellowship :The applicant should have a valid National-level Fellowship (JRF/ SRF of any funding agency, e.g. CSIR, ICMR, UGC, DBT, DST, etc.) or any other equivalent fellowship like DBT-BET, INSPIRE, RGNF, etc.

OR

2. Self-sponsored

OR

3. Industry-sponsored candidates :Endorsement (NOC) from the current employer is mandatory in the prescribed format.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply online http://acsir.res.in. The online application will close on 14th April 2025. For more details about application and admission procedures, candidates are requested to visit the website [http://acsir.res.in].

Application fee Rs. 1000 for General/OBC/EWS and Rs. 500 for the SC/ST/PWD candidates

Selection:

Selection for admission to Ph.D. programmes of AcSIR at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru shall be on the basis of Aptitude tests/Interviews (online or in person) 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.