Research Fellows are graduate degree holders normally Ph. D holders engaged in academic research for the organization for which they are employed. Therefore, Senior Research fellow normally heads of team of junior or research fellows and in most of the cases, experienced candidates are appointed for the position of Senior Research Fellow. Pay scale for the position of Senior Research Fellow in Government organizations in India is Rs. 14000 and they are also offered with certain percentage of money from their Basic Pay for House Rent Allowance.

Different in pay scale:

The above-mentioned pay scale of Rs. 14000 per month is not consistently followed by all public sector organizations because some organizations offer them Rs. 12000 and some offer Rs. 16000 and they are also offered Rs. 23000 to Rs. 24000 per month in some cases.

Recent job notification for the position of Senior Research Fellow:

Recently, the following public sector organizations called for applications from eligible candidates for the position of Senior Research Fellow:

• Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering

• Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

• North Temperature Regional Station

• Centre for Advanced Studies

• Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute

• Central Pollution Control Board

• Birsa Agricultural Institute

From the above-mentioned list of companies, it is clear that normally companies engaged in research activities appoint candidates for the position of Senior Research Fellow.

Educational Qualification required for the position:

Normally candidates with Ph. D are recruited for the position of Senior Research Fellow, while some organizations even appoint PG degree holders for this position. The branch in which candidates should have completed their Ph. D or Master’s degree differs from one organization to another based on the type of research activity in which the organization is involved.

Age requirement:

The maximum age limit to apply for the position of Senior Research Fellow in most of the public sector organizations is 45 years, which differs from one organization to another. Some organizations require that candidates must not be more than 35 years of age to apply for the position of Senior Research Fellow.

Selection Process:

Generally, candidates are appointed for the position of Senior Research Fellow based on their performance in the personal interview conducted by public sector organization.

What are the duties of Senior Research Fellows?

Senior Research Fellows normally lead a team of Junior Research Fellows and they are responsible for expanding and strengthening the research program by offering effective guidance to the junior research fellows working for the research project.