QUALIFICATION-M.Sc. or equivalent degree in chemistry with at least 55% marks for general & OBC (50% for SC/ST candidates, Physically and Visually handicapped candidates) preference with be give to the CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) or GATE or University entrance exam eligible candidate. Pay Scale The consolidated salary of Rs.16,000/- per month Age Limit The upper age limit for applying for the award of JRF shall be 28 years, which is relaxed upto 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to Schedule Castes/Schedule Tribes/OBC, Physically Handicapped/Visually Handicapped and female applicants.