The Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Navi Mumbai, has opened applications for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF 2027) for its PhD programme in Life Sciences. ACTREC is part of the Tata Memorial Centre and a grant-in-aid institution of the Department of Atomic Energy, and its PhD programme is affiliated to the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI).
Selected fellows receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 37,000 plus HRA, which converts to a Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) in the third year based on performance. The last date to apply online for the entrance examination is 30 November 2026, and the online exam is on 3 January 2027.
ACTREC JRF 2027: quick facts
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| Scholarship from | Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre, Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India |
| Last date to apply | 30 November 2026 (online application for the entrance examination; direct-interview applications stay open till 20 February 2027) |
| Official website | ACTREC JRF2027 advertisement, official PDF (official website) |
What is the ACTREC JRF 2027 fellowship?
ACTREC invites applications for Junior Research Fellowships for PhD in Life Sciences. The institute works on cancer biology, cancer prevention and disease intervention, and its research covers tumour biology, metastasis, carcinogenesis, stem cell biology, immunology, cancer genomics, structural biology, bioinformatics, epigenetics, DNA repair, metabolic reprogramming, pharmacology and therapy resistance.
Selection is through the institute’s own online entrance examination. Candidates who already hold a valid national fellowship, or who clear JGEEBILS, are considered for direct interviews.
ACTREC JRF 2027 stipend and facilities
- Rs 37,000 per month plus HRA as per norms. HRA applies only if you do not opt for the hostel facility.
- The JRF is converted into an SRF based on the fellow’s performance in the third year.
- Limited hostel accommodation is available on a first come, first served basis for new entrants, for one year.
- PhD scholars can use the in-house medical facility and local transport services.
ACTREC JRF 2027 eligibility
The advertisement lays down two qualification routes:
- BS (Research), 4-year / B.S / B.Sc bachelor’s degree in Science, 4-year or 8-semester including one year of research, with a minimum of 75% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.
- M.Sc (Applied Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Zoology or related Biological Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computational Biology) or M.Phil / M.Tech / M.V.Sc. / M.Pharm or equivalent from a recognised university, with 55% aggregate marks or more or equivalent CGPA.
Candidates awaiting results may also apply. As per HBNI guidelines, candidates with less than 55% aggregate marks cannot be considered for an interview or admission, and candidates whose post-graduation course was of only one year duration are not eligible. Final admission is subject to the candidate satisfying HBNI eligibility criteria, and TMC reserves the right to raise the minimum eligibility if it receives a large number of applications.
ACTREC JRF 2027 important dates
- 30 November 2026 – last date to apply online for the entrance examination.
- 2nd to 3rd week of December 2026 – list of eligible candidates for the online exam displayed on the ACTREC website (tentative).
- 3 January 2027, 9 am to 12 noon – online objective entrance examination at 11 centres: Bangalore, Chennai, Thrissur, Delhi NCR, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune and Varanasi.
- January 2027 – list of candidates qualifying for interview published.
- 20 February 2027 – last date for direct-interview applications (valid national JRF holders and JGEEBILS-qualified candidates).
- First and second week of April 2027 – interviews.
- End of April 2027 – final list of selected candidates published on the ACTREC website.
How to apply for ACTREC JRF 2027
- Read the official JRF2027 advertisement PDF carefully before you start.
- Open the application portal on actrec.gov.in when it goes live and fill the prescribed online form.
- Choose three examination centres in order of preference. If fewer than 75 candidates opt for a centre, those candidates are accommodated at their second or third choice.
- Upload the required documents and pay the application fee online. The fee is exempted for SC/ST/OBC candidates (with caste proof) and for candidates with a minimum 40% disability (with proof).
- Submit before 30 November 2026 for the entrance examination route, or by 20 February 2027 if you are applying for a direct interview.
- For any query about the recruitment process, write to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
The online application deadline for the entrance examination is 30 November 2026. The portal stays open for direct-interview applications until 20 February 2027, and the online exam is held on 3 January 2027.
The advertisement states a Junior Research Fellowship of Rs 37,000 per month plus HRA as per norms, with HRA applicable only if the hostel facility is not opted. The JRF is converted into an SRF based on performance in the third year.
You need either a 4-year BS (Research) or B.S/B.Sc degree in Science with at least 75% aggregate, or an M.Sc / M.Phil / M.Tech / M.V.Sc. / M.Pharm in the listed subjects with at least 55% aggregate. Candidates awaiting results can also apply.
Yes. The advertisement says those awaiting results may also apply. However, candidates with less than 55% aggregate marks cannot be considered for an interview or admission, and a one-year post-graduation course does not qualify.
Yes, if you hold a valid Junior Research Fellowship awarded after a national-level written test conducted by CSIR, UGC, ICMR, DBT or another recognised agency, or a DST-INSPIRE fellowship, or if you have qualified JGEEBILS. The online application for direct interviews closes on 20 February 2027.
The online objective exam is held on 3 January 2027 from 9 am to 12 noon at 11 centres – Bangalore, Chennai, Thrissur, Delhi NCR, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune and Varanasi. You give three centre choices in the application.
Fees are paid online and are non-refundable. SC, ST and OBC candidates (with caste proof) and candidates with a minimum 40% disability (with proof) are fully exempted from the application fee.
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