General Instructions for Candidates
Pre-requisites for Filling Application:
Before starting the multi-step online application form, please ensure that you have keep the following scanned documents ready. All files should be uploaded during Step 4.
| Document Type | File Format | File Size Limit | Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG, JPEG, PNG | Maximum 50 KB | Recent passport size colored photograph. |
| Signature | JPG, JPEG, PNG | Maximum 20 KB | Signed on white paper with black/blue ink. |
| Certificates Portfolio | PDF format only | Maximum 15 MB | Single merged PDF containing: Proof of Age, last examination passed mark sheet, ID & address proof, NOC. |
| Payment Receipt | PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG | Maximum 2 MB | Scanned copy of transaction bank receipt. |
Core Application Rules:
- Valid Email ID: Must be entered during registration. This acts as your login credential and communication channel.
- Mobile Number: Mandatory 10-digit working mobile number.
- Draft Feature: You can save a draft at every step. Auto-saving occurs when clicking 'Next'.
- Course Fee: Candidate must pay the fee based on the selected skill program and upload the transaction receipt + unique UTR number before final submit.
- No Modification: No details can be modified after clicking the final submit button. The application becomes locked.
- Supporting Document: Applicants must upload the relevant supporting document based on the category under which they are applying. For example, candidates applying under the M.Sc. Student category should upload a valid student ID card, Bonafide certificate, or any other proof of current enrollment.
Accommodation Details
- CSIR-NGRI Guest House (Twin Sharing Basis):₹600 per person per day for the first 6 days and ₹1,200 per person per day from the 7th day onwards
- Skills Development Quarters (Twin Sharing Basis):₹100 per person per day
- Staff Quarters / Research Scholars' Hostel (Twin Sharing Basis):₹50 per person per day
Refund Policy:
- If a training programme is postponed or cancelled by CSIR-NGRI, the registration fee paid by the applicant will be refunded in full.
- Applicants who are not shortlisted for the training programme will also be eligible for a full refund of the registration fee.
- Shortlisted candidates who are unable to attend the training programme due to unavoidable personal reasons may request a refund of the registration fee by submitting a written request to CSIR-NGRI before the commencement of the programme. Refunds will be processed in accordance with the institute's refund policy.
- The refund will be processed through the online mode of payment within the period of 20-25 working days.