Overview
ICHR has announced 80 Junior Research Fellowship posts for 2026, offering a monthly fellowship of ₹17,600 and an annual contingency grant of ₹16,500. Eligible candidates are those registered for a Ph.D. in Historical Studies at recognized universities. Applications open on 20 March 2026 and close on 10 April 2026, with a printout submission deadline of 17 April 2026. Selection involves an online entrance test followed by a presentation‑interview.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)
- Qualification
- Registered for Ph.D. Programme in Historical Studies (Ancient/Medieval/Modern India) at a recognized university
- Vacancies
- 80
- Last date to apply
- 10-04-2026
Important Dates
| Online Application Commences | 20-03-2026 |
| Last date for online submission | 10-04-2026 |
| Last date for submitting printouts of filled application form | 17-04-2026 |
Important Links
Selection Process
Stage-I: Online Entrance Test (100 Marks – 100 objective questions, no negative marking); Stage-II: Presentation‑cum‑Interview (60 Marks)
How to Apply
Apply online through the official ICHR website http://ichr.ac.in/, Take a printout of the filled online application (with auto‑generated number), sign it and send it along with self‑attested copies of required documents by post to: The Member Secretary, Indian Council of Historical Research, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi – 110001, Submission of both online application and hard copy with unique ID is mandatory; hard copies without unique ID will not be accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ICHR JRF Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 80 Junior Research Fellow Posts?
Online Application Commences: 20-03-2026; Last date for online submission: 10-04-2026; Last date for submitting printouts of filled application form: 17-04-2026; Date of the online entrance test (Stage-I): ; Presentation-cum-Interview (Stage-II):
What is the application fee?
All Candidates: Rs. 500/-; SC/ST/PWD: NIL
What is the selection process?
Stage-I: Online Entrance Test (100 Marks – 100 objective questions, no negative marking); Stage-II: Presentation‑cum‑Interview (60 Marks)