The CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB), Delhi has opened its PhD programme admission for January 2027. IGIB is a premier CSIR laboratory working in genomics, molecular medicine, bioinformatics and proteomics, and its PhD students are enrolled in the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), which awards the degree.
The application form shows 31 October 2026 as the last date. You must first register on the AcSIR admission portal, get your AcSIR application number, and then complete the CSIR-IGIB form with a research proposal. A valid national JRF fellowship – CSIR-UGC, DBT or ICMR – is compulsory, and the upper age limit is 30 years.
CSIR-IGIB PhD 2027: quick facts
Quick facts2026-27
| Scholarship from | CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB), Delhi – a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research laboratory; the degree is awarded by AcSIR |
| Last date to apply | 31 October 2026 (as shown on the CSIR-IGIB online application form; the instructions sheet says the start and last dates are as announced by AcSIR) |
| Official website | CSIR-IGIB PhD Programme January 2027 online application form (official website) |
What does the CSIR-IGIB PhD programme cover?
The official instructions sheet for the January 2027 intake lists the broad interdisciplinary research areas open to PhD students:
- Chemical and Systems Biology
- Genomics and Genome Editing
- Genome Informatics
- Digital Health and AI
- Functional Biology
- Microbiology and Infectious Disease
- RNA and Cell Biology
- Skin Biology
- Structural Biology
PhD students at CSIR-IGIB are enrolled in AcSIR, and the degree is awarded by AcSIR. Interviews are held in person at the CSIR-IGIB South and North campuses in Delhi.
CSIR-IGIB PhD eligibility 2027
- Board marks: at least 60% in the class XII board examination. CGPA grades have to be converted to a percentage.
- Degree: M.Sc. or M.Tech. with at least 60% in any branch of Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or allied subjects, with a special interest in biology.
- Reserved categories: SC, ST and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates need at least 55% in the highest qualifying examination and in class XII.
- Final-year students: candidates awaiting their highest qualifying result can appear for the interviews, but admission is subject to clearing all eligibility criteria at the time of admission.
- Age limit: the upper age limit is 30 years as on 31 October 2026, with relaxation for women, SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and physically handicapped candidates as per Government of India rules.
Fellowship requirement at CSIR-IGIB
The instructions sheet is explicit about the fellowship, which is the single most important eligibility condition:
- You must hold a valid fellowship certificate at the time of joining, and at least valid till 31 January 2027.
- Accepted fellowships are CSIR-UGC (JRF), DBT (JRF), ICMR-JRF or equivalent.
- The fellowship conditions must allow you to work in CSIR laboratories and on CSIR projects.
- GATE is NOT a valid fellowship for M.Sc./M.Tech. candidates.
- Candidates who have already activated a JRF elsewhere must produce a consent letter from the appropriate authority for transfer of the fellowship; without it they are not eligible.
How to apply for the CSIR-IGIB PhD programme
- Register your candidature on the AcSIR admission portal and select CSIR-IGIB as one of your preferences.
- Note your AcSIR application number (AAN), for example AcSIR12345 – it is mandatory for the CSIR-IGIB form.
- Keep a passport-size photograph (under 2 MB), your educational details with grades converted to percentages, and your fellowship details ready.
- Upload the photograph and certificate, then complete the CSIR-IGIB application form with your research proposal.
- Submit before 31 October 2026. Once submitted, the application cannot be edited.
- For any difficulty with the form, write to [email protected].
Selection process and important dates
- Interviews are held in person at CSIR-IGIB South and North campuses, Delhi. There is no separate written entrance test.
- Candidates who complete the form and pay the application fee receive an email with the admit card for the interview.
- The interviews assess your ability to comprehend, analyse and reason.
- The list of candidates eligible to join is declared on the institute website within a week of the interviews.
- Selected candidates must join before the last date of joining intimated to them.
- No TA or DA is paid at any stage of the selection or admission process.
Frequently asked questions
The CSIR-IGIB online application form displays 31 October 2026 as the last date. The instructions sheet notes that the start and last dates are as announced by AcSIR, so register on the AcSIR portal early and complete the IGIB form well before the deadline.
Yes. You must hold a valid fellowship – CSIR-UGC JRF, DBT JRF, ICMR-JRF or an equivalent – that is valid at least till 31 January 2027 and allows you to work in CSIR laboratories. A GATE score is not accepted for M.Sc. or M.Tech. candidates.
The upper age limit is 30 years as on 31 October 2026. Age relaxation applies to women, SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and physically handicapped candidates as per Government of India rules.
First register on the AcSIR admission portal and select CSIR-IGIB as a preference. Then use your AcSIR application number to fill the CSIR-IGIB application form, upload your photograph and certificate, and submit it with your research proposal.
The interviews are held in person at the CSIR-IGIB South and North campuses in Delhi. Eligible candidates receive an admit card by email, and no TA or DA is paid for attending.
Students are enrolled in the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) and the PhD degree is awarded by AcSIR, not by IGIB itself.
Yes. SC, ST and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates need at least 55% in the highest qualifying examination and in the class XII board examination, against 60% for the general category.
Official links
- CSIR-IGIB PhD Programme January 2027 application form (official)
- CSIR-IGIB PhD Program January 2027 instructions sheet (official PDF)
- AcSIR admissions portal (official)
- CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (official website)
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