ICHR JRF 2025-26 notification is out for scholars currently pursuing their Ph.D. in historical studies. The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) is offering 80 Junior Research Fellowships for eligible candidates across the country. You can submit your application online on the official website before April 10, 2026. This simple guide covers all the important factual details like dates, fees, syllabus, and the step-by-step application process to help you easily understand the requirements.
ICHR JRF 2025-26 Overview
Feature
Official Details
Organization Name
Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)
Post Name
Junior Research Fellowships (JRF)
Total Vacancies
80
Official Website
www.ichr.ac.in
ICHR JRF 2025-26 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
20.03.2026
Application Start Date
20/03/2026
Last Date For Registration
10/04/2026
Last Date For Hard Copy Submission
17/04/2026
Admit Card Release Date
Before the Examination
Exam Date
Notify soon
Application Fee
Category
Fee Details
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 500/-
SC / ST / PwD
Exempted (Rs. 0)
Payment Mode
Online only
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Age Details
Minimum Age
Not specified in the notification
Maximum Age
Not specified in the notification
Age Relaxation
Not specified in the notification
ICHR JRF 2025-26 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Advt No.
Junior Research Fellowships (JRF)
80
01-1/2025-26/JRF Exam/ICHR
ICHR JRF 2025-26 Eligibility Details
Requirement
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must be registered in recognized universities for a Ph.D. Programme in historical studies.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Vacancy Allocation
All Categories
A total of 80 fellowships will be awarded, applying the usual reservation rules for SC, ST & PwD.
State-Wise Vacancy Details
State
Availability
All India
This is an All-India Central Fellowship; eligible Ph.D. scholars from any state in India can apply.
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Description
Core Documents
Ph.D. registration certificate and certificates of educational qualifications.
Research Documents
Research Proposal forwarded by Supervisor and Published Research Papers (if any).
Additional Certificates
Category Certificate (if applicable) and a Certificate of Supervisor regarding suitability. All documents must be self-attested.
ICHR JRF 2025-26 Syllabus Overview
Subject Unit
Topics
Unit- I: Ancient Indian History
Earliest time up to 12th Century, including Indus civilization, Vedic culture, Maurya/Gupta empires.
Unit- II: Medieval Indian History
Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Marathas, regional powers, society, and economy.
Unit- III: Modern Indian History
Advent of European Powers, 1857 Revolt, and Nationalist activities from 1858-1947.
Exam Pattern
Stage
Examination Details
Stage- I (Online Test)
100 objective type questions carrying 100 marks total. There is no negative marking, and the paper is bilingual (English & Hindi).
Stage- II (Interview)
Presentation-cum-Interview carrying a maximum of 60 marks, based on the registered Ph.D. topic.
Selection Process
Step
Selection Criteria
Final Merit List
Merit will be drawn based on the aggregate marks of Stage-I (100 Marks) and Stage-II (60 Marks), totaling 160 Marks.
ICHR JRF 2025-26 Salary Details
Component
Amount & Duration
Monthly Fellowship
Rs. 17,600/- per month.
Contingency Grant
Rs. 16,500/- per annum.
Duration
Maximum of Two years (extendable up to one more year under special circumstances).
How to Apply
Step Number
Action Required
Step 1
Visit the official website at www.ichr.ac.in to access the online application portal.
Step 2
Fill out the online application form and clearly select your area of specialization.
Step 3
Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- through the online payment mode.
Step 4
Submit the form and generate the hard copy printout, ensuring it has an auto-generated unique ID number.
Step 5
Sign the hard copy and attach self-attested copies of all the necessary documents.
Step 6
Get the application recommended by your Research Supervisor and forwarded by the Head of the Department/Centre.
Step 7
Send the complete application package by post to: The Member Secretary, Indian Council of Historical Research, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi – 110001.
