| Organization Name | Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellowship |
| No of Posts | 80 (with usual reservation for SC, ST & PwD) |
| Fellowship Amount | ₹17,600/- per month + ₹16,500/- Contingency Grant per annum |
| Qualification | Must have registered for Ph.D. Programme in Historical Studies (Ancient/ Medieval/ Modern India) at a recognized university |
| Start Date for Apply Online | 20-03-2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 10-04-2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online + Hard Copy (Printout) |
| Official Website | http://ichr.ac.in/ |
ICHR JRF Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| 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) | Notify soon |
| Presentation-cum-Interview (Stage-II) | Notify soon |
| Admit Card available | Before the Examination |
ICHR JRF Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) | 80 (with usual reservation for SC, ST & PwD) |
ICHR JRF Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have registered in recognized universities for Ph.D. Programme in historical studies (Ancient / Medieval / Modern India) are eligible to apply for the ICHR Junior Research Fellowships (JRF).
Academic mentorship program
ICHR JRF Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| For all Candidates | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/Persons with Disability (PWD) category | NIL |
ICHR JRF Recruitment 2026 – Salary / Stipend
- Fellowship: Rs.17,600/- (Rupees Seventeen Thousand and Six Hundred only) per month
- Contingency Grant: Rs.16,500/- (Rupees Sixteen Thousand and Five Hundred only) per annum
- Period: Two years (extendable up to one more year without financial commitment under special circumstances)
