CSIR JRF Life Syllabus 2027
CSIR Junior Research Fellowship — Life Sciences
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part A (General Aptitude) | 48 | 67 |
| 2 | Part B (Core Life Sciences) | 48 | 67 |
| 3 | Part C (Advanced Life Sciences) | 48 | 67 |
| Total | 145 | 200 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Part A (General Aptitude)
Key topics covered as per the official CSIR JRF Life syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Part A (General Aptitude).
View Part A (General Aptitude) Syllabus →Part B (Core Life Sciences)
Key topics covered as per the official CSIR JRF Life syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Part B (Core Life Sciences).
View Part B (Core Life Sciences) Syllabus →Part C (Advanced Life Sciences)
Key topics covered as per the official CSIR JRF Life syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Part C (Advanced Life Sciences).
View Part C (Advanced Life Sciences) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
MSc in Life Sciences with 55% marks (age 28 for JRF)
ANumber of Attempts
No limit (JRF: age limit applies)
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Twice a year (June & December)
Next Exam Date
June 2027
Registration Opens
March 2027
Preparation Tips
- 1Part C is the differentiator — requires PhD-level experimental reasoning
- 2Focus on Molecular Biology mechanisms, Cell signaling, and Genetics deeply
- 3Alberts, Lodish, and Lewin are essential references
- 4Attempt fewer Part C questions with confidence rather than all with guesswork
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