CSIR JRF Physical Syllabus 2027
CSIR Junior Research Fellowship — Physical Sciences
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part A (General Aptitude) | 48 | 67 |
| 2 | Part B (Core Physical Sciences) | 48 | 67 |
| 3 | Part C (Advanced Physical Sciences) | 48 | 67 |
| Total | 145 | 200 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Part A (General Aptitude)
Key topics covered as per the official CSIR JRF Physical syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Part A (General Aptitude).
View Part A (General Aptitude) Syllabus →Part B (Core Physical Sciences)
Key topics covered as per the official CSIR JRF Physical syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Part B (Core Physical Sciences).
View Part B (Core Physical Sciences) Syllabus →Part C (Advanced Physical Sciences)
Key topics covered as per the official CSIR JRF Physical syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Part C (Advanced Physical Sciences).
View Part C (Advanced Physical Sciences) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
MSc in Chemistry or Physics 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
- 1Chemical Sciences: master organic, inorganic, physical chemistry at MSc level
- 2Part C requires synthesis planning, mechanism reasoning, and spectral analysis
- 3Atkins Physical Chemistry, March Advanced Organic, and Shriver Inorganic are key references
- 4Spend 60% of prep time on Part C topics — they determine JRF status
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